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Celebrity Big Brother is in full swing – and in the past week, we’ve seen a new selection of famous (and not-so-famous) faces live together in the reality show house.
EastEnders star Patsy Palmer, presenter Trisha Goddard, and Coronation Street actor Jack Shepherd are all facing the public vote tonight.
Michael Fabricant was the first to be evicted, with The Wrestler actor Mickey Rourke removed after a chaotic six-day stint.
Rourke, 72, had been at the centre of controversy since his entrance when he “ogled” presenter AJ Odudu. He later faced calls to be removed after making homophobic comments to Jojo Siwa.
He was ultimately thrown off the show by producers for “inappropriate sexual language” aimed at The Only Way is Essex star Ella Rae Wise, 24, as well as “threatening and aggressive” behaviour towards former Love Island contestant Chris Hughes, 32.
Rourke grew irate when Hughes, in character as a pirate for a shopping task, “eyeballed” him. Rourke later apologised to Hughes, and told Big Brother he was “ashamed” of his actions and blamed it on his “short fuse”. According to evicted housemate Michael Fabricant, however, the worst of what Rourke said was not broadcast.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the programme told The Independent: “Housemates are monitored 24 hours a day and instances of inappropriate behaviour are dealt with appropriately and timely.” Rourke’s representatives declined to comment.
Tonight’s episode (15 April) sees another live eviction, with Jack P Shepherd, Patsy Palmer, and Trisha Goddard in danger.
The series continues at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
If you want your voice heard, be sure to download the Big Brother app as that’s the only way to vote for which housemate you want to save.
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Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 20:15
Following the exit of Michael Fabricant, it’s time for another housemate to leave the building.
Facing the public vote tonight are Jack P Shepherd, Patsy Palmer, and Trisha Goddard. Who leaves? You decide…
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 20:00
The American actor’s controversial stint in the show undoubtedly drew viewers and attention to the ITV series, with his appalling behaviour making headlines across the UK. With Rourke now gone, will people stick around?
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 19:39
Maira Butt15 April 2025 19:15
Here’s why Jojo Siwa nominated her:
“Patsy has been an asset to the house. She’s been cooking, she’s been beautiful, she’s been amazing. But I have seen a side of Patsy that has been a bit, I like to call it finger pointy.
“I think team players are what we need in the house, and I think Patsy hasn’t really shown that in the last few days.”
Patsy Palmer was left shocked by the brutal Mickey Rourke comment on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ (ITV)
Maira Butt15 April 2025 18:45
Maira Butt15 April 2025 18:15
Maira Butt15 April 2025 17:48
Celebrity Big Brother contestants felt “vulnerable” and a “bit scared” after Mickey Rourke made threats of physical violence during a task, the show’s co-host Will Best has said on This Morning.
“I can’t repeat exactly what Mickey said, but it was bad, and it made not just Chris – Chris handled it very well – but it made the rest of the house feel vulnerable, a bit scared.”
(ITV)
Maira Butt15 April 2025 17:29
Trisha and Patsy are both up for eviction. But part of the reason is because the presenter said they were too different to get on, “I’m from New York and you’re from LA.”
They both used the example to explain why they’d nominated each other.
Maira Butt15 April 2025 17:01
Maira Butt15 April 2025 16:45
