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    Home - Streaming - Mickey Rourke reveals identity after sparking fury
    Streaming Updated:April 10, 2025

    Mickey Rourke reveals identity after sparking fury

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    Cliff Notes – Mickey Rourke reveals identity after sparking fury

    • Mickey Rourke disclosed his real name, Philip Andre, during his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, following backlash for homophobic remarks towards housemate Jojo Siwa.
    • The actor’s controversial behaviour, including comments directed at host AJ Odudu, has drawn criticism from viewers, prompting warnings from the show’s producers.
    • Rourke’s childhood experiences, including abuse and his father’s influence, contributed to his adoption of the stage name, which he explained in a coy manner.

    Mickey Rourke reveals identity after sparking fury Celebrity Big Brother

    Mickey Rourke has revealed what his real name is on Celebrity Big Brother following his controversial comments.

    The Hollywood star has joined the likes of Chris Hughes, Jack P Shepherd and Trisha Goddard in what has been branded the ‘best’ line-up ever.

    However, fans have slammed the 72-year-old for his homophobic comments towards fellow housemate Jojo Siwa.

    His actions towards host AJ Odudu during Monday’s launch night were also labelled ‘vile’ and ‘creepy’.

    But viewers are getting plenty more of Mickey on our screens it seems, and now, after talk show legend Trisha greeted him in the morning, putting on an Irish accent, the actor’s real identity was revealed.

    Singer Chesney Hawkes remarked: ‘I guess you must have Irish roots, with a name like Rourke. Is that your actual name by the way?’

    ‘No my real name is Philip Andre,’ the Hollywood actor replied.

    When asked where his stage name came from, he coyly replied: ‘That’s a long story.’

    The long story he is referring to includes his abusive childhood before he became a movie star.

    Born Phillip Andre Rourke Jr, he was named after his father who gave him the nickname Mickey due to him being a fan of the baseball player Mickey Mantle, The Sun reports.

    But, after his father left his family home at an early age, Mickey’s step-father abused him, which led him to pick up boxing to get ‘hard’.

    He then also used the nickname his father gave him instead of his real name.

    Mickey has been given warnings by Big Brother

    This comes after fans’ minds were ‘blown’ after discovering Patsy Palmer’s real name as well.

    Living in close quarters, the housemates have been getting to know one another since the ITV show launched on Monday.

    On last night’s Celebrity Big Brother episode, The Sandman actress Donna Preston was somewhat star-struck to be talking to soap legend Patsy, referring to her as her former Eastenders character Bianca Jackson.

    ‘It’s crazy that I’m talking to you, Bianca. Patsy Palmer, obviously. Great name. Really great name.’ the 38-year-old admitted.

    But then Patsy dropped a bombshell: ‘My name’s not really Patsy Palmer, though. It’s Julie.’

    In utter shock, Donna swore in response.

    Celebrity Big Brother fans had a similar reaction to Donna’s on Instagram, with @Vickyfilthysentiments exclaiming: ‘There is no way anyone can start calling her Julie after all this time 😂👏 love it though. Mind boggle.’

    @thatsabsolutelyanthony commented: ‘I thought this was a bit but Julie is actually her name.’

    Echoing their sentiment, @dannmward shared: ‘Donna’s reaction spoke for us all.’

    @kerryriches23 added: ‘Omg really?? This is amazing 👏🏻 and this is why we love @bbuk.’

    Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1.

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    Savanah is the Fashion news correspondent for WTX News. She has over 15 years experience in journalism and communications on a range of organisations, with roles that range from Reporting and Editorial to Brand Account Manager and production roles. She regularly writes features in Middle eastern Fashion and the latest trends coming through the world of fashion.

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