AceShowbiz - On UK's "Celebrity Big Brother", Mickey Rourke was issued a formal warning following a series of homophobic comments aimed at fellow housemate JoJo Siwa, an openly queer internet personality and singer.

The incidents, which occurred soon after Rourke entered the house, involved unsolicited remarks about Siwa's sexuality and derogatory language that offended both Siwa and other housemates.

According to multiple reports, the tension began when Rourke, 72, who joined the show alongside 21-year-old Siwa and eleven other celebrities, asked her whether she liked boys or girls.

Siwa replied, "Girls. My partner is non-binary." Rourke then told her he would make her straight if he was able to "stay longer than four days," which Siwa firmly refuted, insisting that she would still like girls.

The situation escalated when Rourke mentioned to fellow housemate and former Love Island star Chris Hughes, his plan to vote the queers "out real quick." Rourke further compounded the situation by saying, "I need a fag," - British slang for a cigarette - but directed the term towards Siwa with an added, "I'm not talking to you," eliciting a reaction from Hughes and visibly upsetting Siwa.

The show's producers swiftly intervened, calling Rourke into the diary room, where he was admonished and warned that any further incidents could lead to his removal from the show.

"Big Brother thinks your language was offensive and unacceptable…As a result, Big Brother is giving you a formal warning. Further language or behaviour of this nature could lead to you being removed from the Big Brother house," the producers informed him.

Rourke offered an apology to both the producers and Siwa, claiming he did not mean any harm. "I apologize. I don't have dishonorable intentions - I'm just talking smack, you know. I wasn't taking it all so serious. I didn't mean any bad intentions and if I did, sorry."

He later reiterated his apology to Siwa in person, acknowledging he had a short fuse and did not mean anything by his statements. Despite her frustration, Siwa accepted his apology, stating, "I appreciate your apology."

A spokesperson for ITV, which airs "Celebrity Big Brother", emphasized the show's commitment to a respectful environment, explaining that all housemates receive training in respect and inclusion before participating.

The spokesperson stated, "Housemates are monitored 24 hours a day and instances of inappropriate behavior are dealt with appropriately and timely."