Celebrity Big Brother scramble to ‘get their money’s worth’ from Mickey Rourke despite homophobic slur controversy

OUTRAGEOUS Mickey Rourke is winding up Celebrity Big Brother viewers — with TV watchdogs already pelted with complaints.

The Oscar nominee was the subject of most of the 89 objections that Ofcom said it had about Monday’s opening night of the ITV reality show.

As he went into the house, hellraiser Mickey, 72, leered at host AJ Odudu, 37, then grabbed hold of her and twirled her around.

Ofcom said: “The majority of complaints related to Mickey Rourke’s behaviour towards AJ Odudu.”

In last night’s episode, Big Brother had to issue a formal warning to the actor.

During a conversation with gay US pop star JoJo Siwa, 21, he told her: “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay any more.”

Later he said he needed a cigarette, using a homophobic slur as he gestured to JoJo.

Big Brother told him in the diary room his language was “offensive and unacceptable” and warned further incidents would see him booted out. Mickey later apologised.

But the star, being paid a six-figure fee, is mopping up airtime — with housemates such as Corrie’s Jack P Shepherd, comedian Donna Preston and Olympian Daley Thompson barely featuring.

A TV source said: “Mickey has had some scenes that had to be screened, such as his outrageous entry.

“But bosses are airing mundane moments too, like him pouring a glass of milk.

“ITV is getting its money’s worth.”

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