Big Brother's most controversial exits: From Andrew Tate's controversial stint to a housemate's repeated escape attempts - as Mickey Rourke is axed

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Mickey Rourke was axed from the Celebrity Big Brother house on Saturday after 'unacceptable behaviour' towards Chris Hughes proved one controversy too many. 

But the Hollywood star, who also used a homophobic slur towards Jojo Siwa and brought Ella Rae Wise and Patsy Palmer to tears with rude remarks, was not the first person to be booted off the often explosive show.

From its very first season in 2000, aired on Channel 4, Big Brother has played host to mischievous contestants, including 'nasty' Nick Bateman who was disqualified from the opening series for 'manipulating the eviction process'.

Four years later, Emma Greenwood received her marching orders for organising the infamous Fight Night against Michelle Bass.

And in the 2017 celebrity version, actor Christopher Biggins was axed after fans objected to offensive comments he made about bisexual people.

But who else has been asked to leave the famous house over the years? 

Mickey Rourke was axed from the Celebrity Big Brother house on Saturday after 'unacceptable behaviour' towards Chris Hughes proved one controversy too man 

In a special task, the Hollywood actor reacted badly to Chris's behaviour, earning him the boot after prior warnings

Mickey had also used a homophobic slur towards Jojo Siwa (pictured, left) and brought Ella Rae Wise and Patsy Palmer to tears with rude remarks

Nick Bateman, series 1 (2000)

The original reality villain, 'Nasty' Nick was famously left out of a post-show party thrown by George Michael, after he compared gay sex to paedophilia.

It was not these views that got the stockbroker, then 32, kicked out of the house, but rather his Machiavellian manipulation of the voting process.

He smuggled in a pen and paper and handed notes around to encourage his fellow contestants to vote in a certain way ahead of each eviction. 

After The Sun ran a 'kick out Nick' campaign and even tried to drop leaflets into the camp to alert his housemates to the chicanery, he was eventually ejected from the house after 34 days.

He recently told The Telegraph: 'It seems extreme now. People have done far worse since I was on and they haven’t quite had the question mark thrown over them. 

'But it grabbed the imagination of the audience. They realised that watching other people can be quite interesting.'

'Nasty' Nick Bateman was kicked out in series one after he smuggled in a pen and paper and handed notes around to encourage his fellow contestants to vote in a certain way 

Emma Greenwood, series 5 (2004)

Emma appeared on series five of the regular show, a season legendary for its wild cast members and relentless drama.

Above all, though, it was known for the appalling saga which was Fight Night - an almighty scrap involving numerous housemates and instigated by Emma.

She was immediately removed by security for 'violent behaviour' and made to stay alone in the bedsit nextdoor.

When she was finally kicked off the show, Emma became the first person to ever have been removed for breaking the physical violence rule, but she remained a familiar face to Big Brother fans who watched her analyse the show on Richard & Judy.

Emma Greenwood appeared on series five of the regular show, a season legendary for the appalling saga which was Fight Night - an almighty scrap instigated by the contestant

Kitten Pinder, series 5 (2004)

During the same fraught season of the show, Kitten managed to get herself booted off within the opening week. 

It's difficult to know where to start with the notorious hell-raiser but she notably refused to play Big Brother's games, leading fellow contestants to the mini bar instead. 

After three formal strikes against her, she was called out on a surprise eviction but refused to leave quietly, with others rallying around her until she was physically taken out.

Kitten, real name Kathryn, then appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court over failing to pay a string of parking fees just days after her axe, The Sun reports.

And her father later told The Independent that Big Brother should be 'banned'. 

Kitten Pinder refused to play Big Brother's games, leading fellow contestants to the mini bar instead, and was axed after a three-strike rule 

Dawn Blake, series 7 (2006)

Dawn allegedly received messages from the outside world saying she wasn't doing great, in a massive breach of Big Brother rules.

She was caught telling fellow housemates that she was refusing to shower because producers had withheld her suitcase when she arrived in the property.

This led fellow contestants to make disparaging remarks about her body odour, before bosses discovered her contact with friends and family and gave her the booted. 

Following her removal, she went on hunger strike in a bid to force Big Brother to hand over unedited footage, claiming that she had been forced to stay in the house against her will.

Dawn also claimed the show had been edited to 'humiliate and misrepresent her', claims both Channel 4 and Ofcom rejected. 

Dawn Blake allegedly received messages from the outside world saying she wasn't doing great, in a massive breach of Big Brother rules

Emily Parr, series 8 (2007)

Emily, then 19, was kicked out of the iconic house for using a racial slur towards Charley Uchea within hours of entering. 

After her fellow contestant said she looked pregnant, Emily replied: 'Are you pushing it out, you n***er?'

The ejected guest later admitted she should have been 'more careful with her words'.

But viewers complained about the incident in their droves, some slamming Channel 4's decision to air the slur, with others suggesting Emily should not have been kicked out.

Emily Parr, then 19, was kicked out of the iconic house for using a racial slur towards Charley Uchea within hours of entering

Dennis McHugh, series 9 (2008)

Dennis was immediately thrown out on day 23 of season nine after spitting on housemate Mohamed Mohamed's face during a very heated argument, leaving the victim in tears.

It all started with an argument between two fellow contestants over a painting, which led Dennis to shout 'f**k you' towards Mohamed numerous times. 

After his eviction, Dennis fled to his Edinburgh home before being cleared of common assault by Hertfordshire Police.

He later told the Mirror: 'I'm ashamed of what I did and I totally regret it. I am sorry for what happened.' 

Dennis McHugh was immediately thrown out on day 23 of season nine after spitting on housemate Mohamed Mohamed's face during a very heated argument

Daley Ojuederie, series 14 (2013)

In one of the most uncomfortable moments on the show, Daley was booted out to his 'threatening and aggressive behaviour' towards Hazel O'Sullivan, with whom he had been having a close relationship.

During a stint in the Safe House together, he slapped her on the backside, clasped her around her neck and pinned her to the bed with both arms.

He also said: 'Have some respect for your f**king elder, because if you don't, I'll finish you,' and, 'Don't f**k with me, do you understand? Before I nut you one.'

Daley reportedly already had a girlfriend of eight months when he entered the house and told bosses he would bring entertainment without 'getting it on with people'.

In one of the most uncomfortable moments on the show, Daley was booted out to his 'threatening and aggressive behaviour' towards Hazel O'Sullivan

During a stint in the Safe House together, he slapped her on the backside, clasped her around her neck and pinned her to the bed with both arms 

Jeremy Jackson, Celebrity series 15 (2014)

Baywatch star and singer Jeremy was removed from the house within days after he groped Chloe Goodman.

The actor, then 34, became intoxicated after downing a mixture of rum and vodka, before throwing up in the toilet.

While he was being comforted by model Chloe, Jeremy pulled open his fellow contestant's dressing gown.

His housemate said: 'He went to my dressing gown top and put my boob out.'

Jeremy was kicked out after spending one night in a separate area and in the aftermath he justified his actions as being borne out of 'innocence and curiosity'.

He later added: 'I made a mistake and now I'm in boiling water for it.'

Baywatch star and singer Jeremy Jackson was removed from the house within days after he groped Chloe Goodman

Ken Morley, Celebrity series 15 (2014)

Coronation Street legend Ken received more than 200 Ofcom complaints and was axed after he repeatedly used the word 'n**ro'.

Ken told Loose Women that he had 'never been racist' but apologised for his remarks, which were made in chats with singer Alexander O'Neal amd Keith Chegwin.

Producers gave the actor an official warning, after he had also garnered criticism for inappropraite comments about female housemates.

He was then kicked out of the house after his behaviour showed no signs of changing.

Coronation Street legend Ken Morley received more than 200 Ofcom complaints and was axed after he repeatedly used the word 'n**ro'

Tila Tequila, Celebrity  series 16 (2015)

American model Tila was removed from the house amid reports she'd posted controversial messages about Nazism on social media.

Complaints were made when it emerged Tila had uploaded a picture of her wearing a Nazi armband and hat in front of Auschwitz in 2013.

She branded Adolf Hitler 'a brilliant artist' who was 'ahead of his time' and claimed to be the dictator reincarnated.

Channel 5 bosses claimed they had no idea she held such views before she came on the show.

American model Tila Tequila was removed from the house amid reports she'd posted controversial messages about Nazism on social media

Aaron Frew, series 17 (2015)

Model Aaron was accused of 'inappropriate' behaviour for flashing his housemate Joel Williams, despite him asking him to stop.

He was also said to have been making unwanted sexually-charged advances at his fellow contestant.

During one episode of the show, the 24-year-old was seen shedding tears as Big Brother informed him that his two-week stint would be coming to an abrupt end.

He seemed to know that his removal was on the cards as he spoke with Big Brother, weeping as he said: 'I'm sorry. Oh my God, I can't believe it.. I really didn't mean to take it that far.

'I'm so sorry, that's all I can say... I'm so sorry Mum, and my friends. I can't describe how I feel... I can't believe my journey's ended like this. It's really meant so much to me. I'm really so upset.'

Model Aaron Frew was accused of 'inappropriate' behaviour for flashing his housemate Joel Williams, despite him asking him to stop

Andrew Tate, series 18 (2017)

Social media mogul Andrew - who has been on the receiving end of sexual trafficking allegations in recent years - was removed after The Sun disclosed a video of him hitting a woman with a belt, which he claimed was consensual.

The former kickboxing champion initially claimed the video had been edited to cut out laughter.

He added that he and the girl were 'friends' and that he had 'never hurt a girl in his life'.

During the saga, other controversial social media comments made by Andrew came to light, but Channel 5 insisted these did not play into their decision-making.

Social media mogul Andrew Tate was removed after The Sun disclosed a video of him hitting a woman with a belt

Emma Jensen, series 18 (2017)

Pop singer Emma faced the chop after repeatedly trying to break out of the house.

One broadcast of the Channel 5 show saw the brunette kicking a door down in a fit of rage after an argument with Jackson Blyton over a controversial shopping task.

‘Before you entered the house, the BB rules were explained to you clearly. You’ve broken out of the house AGAIN. As you seem to be unable to live by the rules of the house, you have forfeited your place in the house’, Big Brother told Emma.

Fighting back tears, the emotional star said: ‘Thank you for having me as a housemate. It’s been a life-changing experience and I’m really grateful.’

Emma is removed from the Big Brother house after trying to escape

Pop singer Emma Jensen faced the chop after repeatedly trying to break out of the house. One broadcast of the Channel 5 show saw the brunette kicking a door down

Acting icon Christopher Biggins was booted out for being 'capable of causing widespread offence' thanks to remarks he made about bisexual people

Pop singer Emma Jensen faced the chop after repeatedly trying to break out of the house. One broadcast of the Channel 5 show saw the brunette kicking a door down

Christopher Biggins,  Celebrity series 18 (2017)

Acting icon Christopher was booted out for being 'capable of causing widespread offence' thanks to remarks he made about bisexual people.

He had said: 'The worst type though is, I'm afraid to say, the bisexuals... what it is is people not wanting to admit they are gay.'

The star, then 67, was warned three times by Big Brother about the comments but later doubled down on his views by saying he believed Aids was a 'bisexual disease'.

After his removal from the house, Christopher said he was 'very sorry and very sad'.

Acting icon Christopher Biggins was booted out for being 'capable of causing widespread offence' thanks to remarks he made about bisexual people

Mickey Rourke, Celebrity series 24 

Mickey was thrown out of the Celebrity Big Brother house this week after a bust-up with Love Island's Chris Hughes - who gave the star 'side eye' during a task.

The actor and former professional boxer, 72, has been difficult to manage from the beginning when he leered inappropriately at host AJ Odudu as he entered the house.

Things soon escalated as Mickey made homophobic comments towards JoJo Siwa, 21, before going on to offend Donna Preston, Ella Rae Wise and Patsy Palmer with rude conversations.

He was finally asked to leave due to 'threatening and aggressive behavior' directed toward Chris, dubbed the 'final straw' for producers.

The final outburst came after Chris threw him the 'side eye during the task', which saw the housemates dressed up as pirates

CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2025: MEET THE LINEUP!

MICKEY ROURKE - AXED

AGE: 72

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.

DALEY THOMPSON

AGE: 66

FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain's greatest athletes. He broke the decathlon world record four times.

PATSY PALMER

AGE: 52

FAMOUS FOR: It's an open secret that Patsy is leaving EastEnders, with the actress enjoying a wild leaving party this month. The Bianca Jackson star posted a snap of her character on Instagram with the caption: 'Bye bye B, always grateful to see her again.'

DONNA PRESTON

AGE: 38

FAMOUS FOR: While Donna has featured in several TV shows and movies, the comedy star is known for hosting Apocalypse and for the role of a circus Compere in 2018's Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. She plays Den in Coronation Street, has featured in Pants On Fire in 2019 and even wrote and co-produced BBC Three's Comedy Threesomes.

CHESNEY HAWKES

AGE: 53

FAMOUS FOR: The singer topped the charts for five weeks in 1991 with his hit The One And Only, before making a string of acting and TV appearances. His arrival on CBB has been described by a TV source as 'perfect timing', as he's just released a comeback album

ANGELLICA BELL

AGE: 49

FAMOUS FOR: The TV presenter is said to have landed a staggering five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans will be keen to see if the CBBC legend spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show - which left fans baffled back in 2023. Angellica currently co-presents Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave.

 

DANNY BEARD 

AGE: 32

FAMOUS FOR: The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner - whose real name is Daniel Curtis - has signed up as a late entry. Danny previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother's Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh. The incident saw the guest say the word 'c***' before immediately apologising after being informed they weren't allowed to say that on the show.

CHRIS HUGHES

 AGE: 32

FAMOUS FOR: After shooting to fame on Love Island in 2017, Chris went on to become a sports presenter and regularly hosts the horse racing coverage on ITV.

JOJO SIWA

AGE: 21

FAMOUS FOR: The American singer, who shot to stardom on reality show Dance Moms, is expected to draw a big American audience. The hitmaker has made a name for herself in the U.S. pop charts and is known for her outlandish looks and being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community.

 

TRISHA GODDARD - OUT

AGE: 67

FAMOUS FOR: The talk show host regularly presented on ITV from 1998 to 2004 and then shifted to Channel 5 from 2004 to 2010. Trisha has been suffering horrible side effects of her chemotherapy - but has bravely battled on.

JACK P. SHEPHERD

AGE: 37

FAMOUS FOR: The actor has played David Platt in Corrie since 2000 and is following in his pal Colson Smith's footsteps by taking part in the popular reality show. He has won a string of awards for the role including Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.

ELLA RAE WISE 

AGE: 24

FAMOUS FOR: Producers have been keen to land the TV personality, who previously dated Pete Wicks and has had an on-off romance with Dan Edgar. Bosses are hoping the TOWIE star might reveal all about some of her other famous exes.

MICHAEL FABRICANT - OUT

AGE: 74

FAMOUS FOR: The former Conservative politician is understood to have signed a lucrative six-figure deal to take part after political stars were banned from the broadcaster's other reality show, I'm A Celeb. He served as MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 until his defeat in 2024 as well as vice-chairman of the party under David Cameron. But he is perhaps best known for his blond mop for which he has been widely ridiculed but previously denied is a wig.