Mickey Rourke Apologizes After Hurling 'Homophobic' Attack at JoJo Siwa on 'Celebrity Big Brother U.K.'

Mickey Rourke attacked JoJo Siwa in a series of "homophobic" outbursts during a recent episode of Celebrity Big Brother U.K.

The Wrestler actor, 72, questioned the singer, 21, about their sexuality, asking, "Do you like girls or boys?"

Siwa responded by mentioning their partner, Kath Ebbs, who identifies as non-binary.

Rourke went on to make disturbing comments, insinuating that he could change Siwa's sexual orientation during their time together on the show.

He was caught on camera telling his co-star, "If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore," to which Siwa confidently replied, "I can guarantee I’ll still be gay and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship."

Later in the episode, the actor expressed his intention to vote out a lesbian contestant, which Siwa said was "homophobic."

Chris Hughes, another castmate, intervened and condemned Rourke's behavior. However, Rourke continued by using a homophobic slur, claiming he was referring to a cigarette when called out.

The Oscar nominee then gestured to Siwa and added, "I’m not talking to you."

As a consequence of his offensive remarks, Rourke was summoned to the Diary Room and received a stern warning from the show's authorities.

Rourke read back his exchange with Siwa and was asked whether he understood how it could be viewed as "offensive" to his housemates and viewers at home.

He answered: "Yeah, I think so — if I was saying it in a nasty kind of way or if I truly meant it."

The Sin City actor was officially reprimanded by the producers of the show, who told him, "Big Brother thinks your language was offensive and unacceptable … As a result, Big Brother is giving you a formal warning. Further language or behaviour of this nature could lead to you being removed from the Big Brother house."