
Pop artist and Television star JoJo Siwa has found herself at the centre of a reality TV storm after Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke made a series of offensive comments towards her during an episode of Celebrity Big Brother, which aired on Wednesday. The incident has drawn widespread criticism, with viewers demanding Rourke's removal from the show.
The incident took place during a conversation between Siwa and Rourke when she shared that she is gay — prompting Rourke to reply, 'If I stay longer than four days, you won't be gay anymore.' The statement was followed by a disturbing remark where the actor says that he will tie her up. The offensive attacks didn't end there; later, he casually shouted, saying, 'I need a fag,' and, pointing at JoJo, clarifying, 'I'm not talking to you.'