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Has Mickey Rourke just saved himself from eviction? Controversial CBB star bookies' favourite to stay after opening up about childhood abuse - following homophobia row


Earlier this week, the 72-year-old actor had faced calls to be axed after becoming embroiled in a homophobia war with lesbian housemate JoJo Siwa , 21.

Controversial Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke showed the public another side to him during Thursday's episode as he opened up about his childhood abuse and dealing with the Secret Service in a series of shock confessions. Mickey previously opened up about the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of his stepfather, writing about it in PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk's book, One Can Make a Difference: How Simple Actions Can Change the World. FAMOUS FOR: The actor and former pro boxer is one of the show's biggest ever signings and after public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, he will be bringing plenty of drama.

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