AXED Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke flew back to his native LA in first class yesterday, despite having his £500k fee “slashed”.
The Sun revealed the Oscar-nominated actor faces a huge cut to his CBB pay cheque after his controversial antics in the house led to his early exit.
The Wrestler star could see his fee reduced from £500,000 all the way to £50,000.
A source said: “Mickey didn’t do Celebrity Big Brother for the experience and was counting on that money.
“He’s lost a huge amount by leaving the show early. It was worked out on a pro rata basis.
“Conversations are ongoing so the fee may change but a contract is a contract.”
Despite the fact his fee could be slashed dramatically, Mickey still flew back to the US in first class.
The Sun revealed the actor was keen to make a quick escape back to America.
In our new pictures, Mickey can be seen strolling into the first class lounge at Heathrow with his huge haul of luggage in tow.
He looked like he didn’t have a care in the world as he waved to onlookers before jetting back home.
The Sun also revealed yesterday the Hollywood hellraiser “won’t be back for the final” following his dramatic exit.
AXED FROM BIG BROTHER
Mickey agreed he would leave the Big Brother house after an altercation with fellow housemate Chris Hughes, 32.
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Mickey was also heard making a sexual remark to Towie’s Ella Rae Wise, 24.
After being reprimanded by Big Brother, the actor admitted he had been out of line and was sorry.
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“Cause I lost my temper, and I’ve been trying to work on it my whole life.
“I’m ashamed of myself for losing it for a few seconds there. Nobody got touched or hurt.”
Despite his apology, Mickey was still asked to leave the house immediately in scenes that aired on Sunday night.
PARTYING WITH DAVID HAYE
As Celebrity Big Brother airs a day after the action in the house has taken place, Mickey was actually booted out on Saturday.
He spent two nights at a posh hotel in London before flying back to the US on Monday.
The Sun revealed how on Sunday night he was joined for drinks by boxer pal David Haye, 44, and his girlfriend Sian Osborne, 33.
Mickey was seen carrying a small dog as he greeted the duo around 9.30pm.
They left about four hours later, at 1.30am.
[boxout headline=”Mickey Rourke’s Career Timeline”]1970s: Early career
Mickey Rourke began his acting journey in 1971 after studying at the prestigious Actors Studio in New York, under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg. He appeared in minor roles in television shows and films to gain experience.
1978: Made his film debut with a small role in the Steven Spielberg-directed comedy-drama 1941.
1980s: Breakthrough and stardom
1981: Achieved recognition with his role as the arsonist Teddy Lewis in Body Heat, a neo-noir thriller starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner.
1982: Delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Barry Levinson’s Diner, showcasing his talent and earning attention as a rising star.
1983: Played a memorable role in Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, alongside Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and Dennis Hopper.
1986: Starred in 9½ Weeks, a provocative romantic drama opposite Kim Basinger. The film became a cult classic, cementing his status as a Hollywood leading man.
1987: Gave a standout performance in Angel Heart, a psychological thriller directed by Alan Parker, co-starring Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet.
1990s: Career decline and transition to boxing
1991: Mickey shifted focus from acting to professional boxing, citing dissatisfaction with Hollywood and the roles he was being offered.
He competed in several matches and sustained injuries during his career in the ring leading which led to an addiction to plastic surgery.
Throughout the 1990s, Rourke’s film appearances were sporadic and mostly in lesser-known or poorly received productions.
2000s: Career comeback
2000: Returned to the screen in supporting roles, including in The Pledge, directed by Sean Penn, and Get Carter alongside Sylvester Stallone.
2005: Achieved a major career revival with his performance as Marv in Sin City, a visually striking neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller.
2008: Delivered an award-winning performance in The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rourke played Randy “The Ram” Robinson, a washed-up professional wrestler seeking redemption. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
2010s: Continued success
2010: Portrayed the villain Ivan Vanko/Whiplash in Iron Man 2, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr.
2011: Appeared in Immortals, a fantasy-action film directed by Tarsem Singh.
Throughout the decade, Rourke continued acting in smaller films and projects, maintaining a presence in Hollywood while occasionally taking on eccentric or offbeat roles.