Celebrity Big Brother fans were disgusted at 'vile' Mickey Rourke's homophobic comments towards JoJo Siwa during Wednesday's episode, and called for him to be kicked out of the house.
While chatting with the singer, 21, who identifies as lesbian, the actor, 72, insinuated he will be able to 'make her straight' after spending a few days with him in the house.
Discussing her sexuality, Mickey asks the influencer: 'Do you like girls or boys?' as she replies: 'Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary.'
Insinuating he will be able to change her sexuality, Mickey then insists: 'If I stay longer than four days, you won't be gay anymore.'
JoJo then replies: 'I can guarantee I'll still be gay and I'll still be in a very happy relationship.'
Later in the garden, Mickey asks Chris if everyone has to vote one another out of the house as the Wrestler star confesses: 'I'm going to vote the lesbian out real quick.'
Celebrity Big Brother fans were disgusted at 'vile' Mickey Rourke's homophobic comments towards JoJo Siwa during Wednesday's episode, and called for him to be kicked out of the house
While chatting with the singer, 21, who identifies as lesbian, the actor, 72, insinuated he will be able to 'make her straight' after spending a few days with him in the house
Yet JoJo overhears as she hits back: 'That's homophobic, if that was your reasoning.'
Defending JoJo, Chris interjects, 'You can't do that Mickey,' yet the star is undeterred as he adds: 'I need a fag' before gesturing to JoJo and adding: 'I'm not talking to you.'
As Chris once again hits back saying, 'Mickey, you can't say that.' Mickey replies: 'I know. I was talking about a cigarette.'
While JoJo is left visibly upset by the exchanged as Chris comforts her, Mickey is then called to the Diary Room and is issued a warning.
Big Brother told: 'Mickey before you entered the Big Brother house the rules regarding unacceptable language and behaviour were explained to you.'
He then reads back the entire exchange to Mickey and then says: 'Mickey, do you understand how this language could be offensive to your Housemates or the viewing public?'
Mickey the replies: 'Yeah I think so. If I was saying it in a nasty kind of way or if I truly meant it.'
Big Brother continues: 'Mickey, Big Brother thinks your language was offensive and unacceptable.'
One furious ITV viewer penned on social media platform X: 'Mickey rourke not being kicked out of #CBBUK is harrowing based on the way he’s treated women from the get go and the way he spoke to/about Jojo is so gross and so upsetting to watch'
While Chris Hughes comforts JoJo, Mickey says: 'I need a fag' before gesturing to JoJo and adding: 'I'm not talking to you'
'Alright. I can understand that,' Mickey agrees.
Big Brother then issues the star with a formal warning and explains: 'Further language or behaviour of this nature could lead to you being removed from the Big Brother house. Mickey, do you understand?'
Mickey then adds, 'Yes I do. It's some serious stuff.'
Prompted by Big Brother he finally says sorry as he confesses: 'I apologise. I don't have dishonourable intentions - I'm just talking smack you know.
'I wasn't taking it all so serious. I didn't mean in it any bad intentions and if I did, sorry.'
Fans were disgusted by the incident and shocked that Mickey only got a verbal warning, rather than being booted off the show.
One furious ITV viewer penned on social media platform X: 'Mickey rourke not being kicked out of #CBBUK is harrowing based on the way he’s treated women from the get go and the way he spoke to/about Jojo is so gross and so upsetting to watch';
'absolutely disgraceful…making a young woman feel like that just for being herself??? mickey needs to be kicked out asap';
'He has shown absolutely no remorse whatsoever, vile behaviour from Mickey'
MailOnline has contacted ITV representatives for comment.
At the end of the show, JoJo used her killer nomination on Mickey, meaning he will face the public vote ahead of the first eviction.
Prompted by Big Brother he finally says sorry as he confesses: 'I apologise. I don't have dishonourable intentions - I'm just talking smack you know'
It comes just two days after Mickey was slammed for his 'creepy' behaviour towards AJ Odudu during the launch of Celebrity Big Brother on Monday
Elsewhere during Wednesday's episode, fans and housemates were left disgusted after watching Mickey Rourke's disgusting kitchen habit
In the morning, Mickey was seen brushing his teeth in the kitchen sink.
Fans were also confused when the lights in the bedroom came on and they caught a glimpse of Mickey sleeping in his jeans on a sofa.
Elsewhere, Big Brother had to warn the star about covering the cameras, as he put a black T-shirt over one while getting dressed.
He was also reminded to wear his microphone at all times, after removing it to change.
It comes just two days after Mickey was slammed for his 'creepy' behaviour towards AJ Odudu during the launch of Celebrity Big Brother on Monday.
Viewers were left horrified when within minutes of his arrival, the actor was seen leering at the ITV host, 37, who appeared visibly uncomfortable.
The Wrestler star received 89 Ofcom complaints following the awkward interaction.
AJ's co-host Will Best was praised by fans for protecting her as he stepped in and pulled Mickey back from AJ after he grabbed her arm.
Keeping her professional composure, AJ told the actor to 'stop looking at me' and turned him and directed him to the door, with the actor heard saying: 'No, I want to stay with you.'
Will then added: 'Don't take AJ with you!’ and was later seen holding her hand as they presented their next live link.
As the housemates got to know each other, fans were horrified to see Mickey brushing his teeth in the kitchen sink
When fellow American JoJo attempted to show Mickey the bathroom, he refused to move and continued brushing over the dirty dishes
Shortly after returning to the group, Mickey fell asleep on the sofa, while his housemates continued to drink and get to know each other in the living area
Fans also took to X to say: 'Scared for all the women in that house now with how Mickey was with AJ on live television mind you.'
'I needed a scandal this season and i believe mickey rourke will provide it.'
'Oh dear. Not a fan of Mickey already after that entrance.'
'Everyone's joking about Mickey Rouke and I get why, but I want to be serious for a second.'
Celebrity Big Brother continues on Wednesday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
