Celebrity Big Brother fans are certain they've worked out Mickey Rourke's strategy, suspecting he'll bow out even though he survived eviction. The A-lister found himself on the chopping block alongside Jack P Shepherd and Michael Fabricant, facing the first eviction showdown of this season.
Ever since entering the Celebrity house, Mickey has been ruffling feathers among his housemates. One incident saw him receive an official reprimand after making JoJo Siwa uncomfortable with remarks about her sexual orientation, leaving her visibly upset on air.
After receiving a warning from Big Brother officials, fans blasted the programme for not taking stronger action against him, with calls for Mickey to be removed.
But regardless of the public votes, some viewers are convinced Mickey's exit is imminent. His recent conversations seem to suggest a four-day stay before he voluntarily exits.
One fan aired their prediction online, posing the question on X, formerly Twitter: "Does anybody else have a feeling Mickey Rourke will leave the house tonight regardless of whether he's evicted? Reports the Mirror.
Speculation has been rife about Mickey's commitment to the show, with a fan commenting: "He seemed pretty adamant this was a 4 day job - and it wouldn't be the first time he completed a short contract then self-eliminated."
They even posted a clip of Mickey's brief appearance on The Masked Singer, in which he unexpectedly unveiled himself after his debut act.
Another viewer questioned further: "I agree, I wouldn't be surprised if he is 'evicted' or just walks out with tonight's evictee. The fact he hasn't even picked out a bed or bothered to unpack says a lot."
Meanwhile, another commentator suggested: "I think he'll walk if he knows he's getting his fee." But some fans are rooting for Mickey to stay, as one expressed: "I hope that if the viewers save him, he won't walk. He seemed to want to stay last night."
Another viewer highlighted the debate about whether walking forfeits payment: " I'm pretty sure if you walk, you don't get paid, so if he wants the money, he'll stay till he's evicted." On a different note, Mickey faced backlash for a 'fat shaming' jibe directed at comedian and actress Donna Preston.
While she used an LED face mask on his bed, he jokingly questioned her method: "You'd probably be better off running round the block for ten minutes." Donna's response, lamenting a "turkey neck," was met with Mickey's blunt: "It comes with the territory."
Her bewildered reply: "What, life?" led to Mickey's philosophical quip: "Yeah. It's like they say, you are what you eat."
Donna, along with the audience, was taken aback by the remark and Mickey's antics in the house. Reports suggest that Mickey is laughing all the way to the bank, having secured the most lucrative deal among all the housemates for his stint on the show.
He's reportedly set to rake in a whopping £500,000 for his participation.
