MICKEY Rourke revealed the real reason he signed up to Celebrity Big Brother last night – and it isn't his £500k pay cheque.
The Oscar-nominated acting legend, 72, is and his arrival took many by surprise.
After his chaotic arrival, Mickey sat down with in the kitchen and she asked: “What made you do it?”
The American actor candidly replied: “It was a choice between this and a really s****y independent movie.
“And I've done too many s****y independent movies, let me just try something new.”
Mickey achieved a late career high when he was Oscar-nominated for his role as Randy ‘The Ram' in The Wrestler, a gritty drama about an ageing pro desperately clinging to his career despite serious health issues.
It won him a Bafta in 2009, and was a springboard to landing the lucrative villain role of Whiplash in
Since then, he's starred in numerous direct-to-DVD offerings and independent films, though some of these have included other big names like Darryl Hannah, Michael Madsen and .
Not long after the admission, Mickey found himself snoozing on the sofa underneath a blanket.
Around midnight, 72-year-old Mickey was featured in the live stream, snoozing as his co-stars got to know each other.
who is six years younger than Mickey, looked bright-eyed as he chatted away to Angellica Bell close by.
Prior to entering the house, there were during his time in the house.
A source said: “ is a real character and has a very unique way of going about things. He is outspoken and isn’t afraid to say what’s on his mind. He’s proud of his body and loves walking around naked.”;
“Some pals worry he will go on CBB and cancel himself and damage his acting career, while others feel it may be the making of him.
“He is one of a kind and will provide some iconic TV moments, that’s for sure.”;
And those concerns seemed justified mere seconds after Mickey stepped out his car and met hosts AJ Odudu and .
Ofcom complaints have already been made after AJ asked to ” as he shamelessly flirted on the live stage.
In the spin-off programme,: Late & Live, guestjoked the Nine and 1/2 Weeks star's “tongue was hanging out” before he entered the compound.
Viewers angrily took to X, with one posting: “@ you need to investigate This kind of behaviour from any celebrity.”
They added: “Get Michael Rourke removed from the CBB House for inappropriately touchy behaviour towards AJ Odudu.”
Another posted: “Oh god! I have a horrible feeling #MickeyRourke is going to be one of three types of housemate. The weird one, the creepy one, or the nutty one. Probably all of the above!”
One then said: “Okay Mickey was very creepy with AJ.”
Another demanded: “Get Mickey out.”
While a third commented: “Mickey's getting kicked out.”
If he does end up getting the boot, it's unlikely Mickey will mind given he says he has “no interest” in winning the show.
