JoJo Siwa recently shared a shocking revelation about her experience on Celebrity Big Brother, where she clashed with fellow contestant Mickey Rourke. The 21-year-old singer claimed that Rourke made a homophobic slur towards her, which led to a warning from the show’s producers. While Rourke initially apologized, saying he didn’t mean any harm, Siwa alleged that there was more to the story that didn’t air on the show.
According to Siwa, Rourke later admitted to intentionally using the slur to offend her. “What really tipped me over the edge is he then said to me, ‘I knew what I was saying and is that why I said it.’ I wanted to offend you. I knew it was going to offend you, and that’s why I wanted to do it. I like poking at a bear,” Siwa revealed on The Viall Files podcast.
Rourke’s behavior on the show was widely criticized, and he was eventually removed from the house after displaying aggressive behavior towards other contestants, including Chris Hughes and Ella Rae Wise. Siwa described Rourke’s actions as “bizarre” and expressed relief that he was no longer part of the show ¹ ².
The incident highlights the challenges of reality TV and the importance of respectful communication, especially among contestants from different backgrounds. Siwa’s experience serves as a reminder of the impact of words and actions on others, and the need for empathy and understanding in such situations.
