Mickey Rourke ’s highly controversial comments during his time on Celebrity Big Brother were briefly addressed by Danny Beard during Friday’s final (25 April). At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The scene that got Rourke eliminated was aired on April 13. In it, Rourke called Hughes an expletive during a pirate-themed task. Afterward, Rourke was asked to the Diary Room to hear directly from Big Brother, who also brought up a sexual comment he had made to housemate Ella Rae Wise.

Mickey Rourke has been in hot water since he appeared on Celebrity Big Brother UK. The housemates have also been vocal about what they think of his words and how he behaved towards Jojo Siwa and Ella Rae Wise.