She ended the competition in third place, losing to television personality Danny Beard and “Coronation Street” actor Jack P. Shepherd.
Although she left the series in good spirits, Siwa faced challenges in the beginning of this system, specifically along with her co-star Mickey Rourke. During different conversations, Rourke made problematic statements about Siwa and her sexuality, which the latter deemed “homophobic.”
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While appearing on Nick Viall‘s podcast nearly every week after leaving the show, JoJo Siwa opened up about her experience with Rourke and called the actor “bizarre.” She also reflected on one other scene, wherein the 72-year-old allegedly told her he made inappropriate comments toward her to get her riled up.
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JoJo Siwa Claims Rourke Hurled Problematic Slurs Her Way To Get Her Riled Up
On “The Viall Files,” Siwa spoke openly about her uncomfortable interactions with Rourke on “Celebrity Big Brother,” and revealed there was more to the story that the audience didn’t get to see.
“What really tipped me over the sting is he then said to me, ‘I knew what I used to be saying and that’s why I said it. I desired to offend you. I knew it was going to offend you, and that’s why I desired to do it. I like poking at a bear,’” Siwa said. “None of that made it [on the show].”
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What Did Rourke Say To JoJo Siwa On ‘CBB’?
As she continued, Siwa said Rourke’s alleged admission “shook me up.”
During their interactions on the show, Rourke made repeated comments about Siwa and her sexuality, which she and viewers described as “homophobic.”
In a single scene, the “Wrestler” actor told Siwa that she would not “be gay anymore” in the event that they each lasted longer than “4 days” in the home together. During a conversation Rourke had with one other houseguest, Chris Hughes, he told the “Love Island” alum he’d “vote the lesbian out real quick.”
Later, he said that he needed a “f-g,” a British slang term for a cigarette. Nevertheless, he gestured toward Siwa when he said it, which “Big Brother” said was “offensive and unacceptable.”
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Rourke Apologized To JoJo Siwa, But Was Still Removed From The House
Mickey Rourke called out by JoJo Siwa for homophobic language aimed toward her in Celebrity Big Brother.
He later apologized to her for his “short fuse.”
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After receiving a warning from the “Big Brother” producers, Rourke apologized to Siwa and admitted he did not have negative intentions.
Nevertheless, after one other display of inappropriate behavior during a heated exchange with Hughes, Rourke was faraway from the home for everybody’s safety and well-being.
“Mickey Rourke has agreed to depart the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior,” the show’s producers said in a press release.
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Rourke also acknowledged his shortcomings during his final confessional of the season, saying, “My bad. I got a brief fuse, and I do know I upset lots of people on the market. I’m sorry for that. I’m actually ashamed of myself. I went over the road; I did unsuitable. I suppose I could say I’m a piece in progress.”
His team also reflected on his ousting, adding, “He’s old-fashioned, direct, and honest. I even have worked closely with him for nine years, and he’s 100% authentically himself. There won’t ever be one other Mickey Rourke. Period.”
Siwa Learned More About Herself While Filming
Siwa also made headlines while locked away within the BB house for her conversation with Beard, who appeared on a season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.”
While speaking with Beard about her sexuality, Siwa admitted she felt she was evolving and not desired to discover herself as a lesbian.
“I feel so queer,” Siwa admitted. “I’ve never – I feel I’ve all the time told myself, I’m a lesbian. I feel you – I feel being here – I’ve realized I’m not a lesbian, I’m queer.”
Siwa added, “And I feel that is really cool, I’m switching letters! I’ve dropped the L and I’ve gone to the Q, baby! That is what I like about sexuality.”
Her revelation got here days after viewers and social media users began chatting about her cozy relationship with Hughes, which featured cuddles in bed and brow kisses.
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Siwa And Hughes Developed An Amazing Friendship
“If she left the home ever and I’d be stuck in here that will genuinely be crushed,” Hughes said. “I suppose she’s like my person in here. Whenever you walk into a celebration you do not know anyone, there’s someone you must see within the room that makes you must feel comfy.”
He added, “It makes me feel completely happy it makes me feel comfortable and it allows me to be me, it really brings out me, I like me, I like being me and I’ll all the time be me and it takes someone to get you. We’re like two peas in a pod.”
