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Bella Thorne has come forward with disturbing allegations against Celebrity Big Brother contestant Mickey Rourke. In a series of social media posts, the actor claimed that working with the 72-year-old Oscar nominee was “one of the all-time worst experiences” of her life.
“I had bruises on my pelvic bone,”
Thorne wrote on Friday, sharing details of a scene where Rourke allegedly used a metal grinder on her genitals through her jeans during filming. The pair starred together in the 2020 thriller Girl, although Thorne did not directly name the film in her initial posts. Her accusations come just days after Rourke sparked backlash on Celebrity Big Brother for offensive remarks directed at fellow contestants.
Here’s a breakdown of the key claims and developments tied to Celebrity Big Brother and the film set allegations.
Bella says working with Celebrity Big Brother star was a nightmare on and off set
In multiple posts, Bella Thorne described troubling behavior from Mickey Rourke while they were filming the thriller Girl. She said one of the worst incidents happened during a scene where she was kneeling with her hands zip-tied behind her back.
“He’s supposed to take a metal grinder to my kneecap,” she wrote. “And instead he used it on my genitals thru my jeans. Hitting them over and over again. I had bruises on my pelvic bone.”
Thorne shared that she was left physically and emotionally shaken after the scene. The film, released in 2020, starred her as a young woman investigating her past, with Rourke playing a mysterious and threatening figure.
The story caught immediate attention because of the timing — just as Rourke appears on Celebrity Big Brother, viewers, and fans are taking a closer look at his past behavior.
“He thought it was funny to humiliate me,” says Thorne
Thorne didn’t stop at just one incident. She described several other moments where Rourke humiliated her in front of the cast and crew.
In one example, she explained that Rourke’s character was meant to drive off after a tense confrontation. Instead of simply leaving, he revved the engine and covered her in dirt.
“So many gross stories of things he made me go through on that movie,” she wrote, “including in his last scene to speed up and rev his engine so he could cover me completely in dirt.”
Thorne’s posts painted a picture of a difficult shoot where she often felt targeted and uncomfortable. Fans have since taken to social media to support her, while others question how Rourke’s behavior wasn’t addressed during filming or after.
Her accusations have also reignited criticism of Rourke’s recent actions inside the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Behind-the-scenes tensions led Bella into unsafe situations
Thorne also shared details about the uncomfortable dynamic between Rourke and the production team. According to her, he refused to speak with the director and producers during filming. This left her with the task of convincing him to cooperate.
“Having to go in his trailer absolutely alone because he refused to speak to the director or producers, I had to convince him to show up and complete his job,” she said.
She said she did this out of concern for the entire crew.
“Since the movie could not be finished without him. Everyone’s work would’ve just been lost and completely for nothing.”
These behind-the-scenes moments show the pressure Thorne felt to carry the project forward, even when she didn’t feel safe. And with Rourke now on Celebrity Big Brother, these issues have been pushed further into the public eye.
Celebrity Big Brother faces backlash after Rourke’s comments
While Thorne’s posts shocked many, Rourke’s recent behavior on Celebrity Big Brother sparked a wave of backlash. On the April 9 episode, he made a series of inappropriate comments, including homophobic and sexist remarks.
In a moment that quickly went viral, Rourke pointed at fellow housemate JoJo Siwa and said,
“I need a f*g,” before clarifying, “I’m not talking to you.”
He also suggested he could “turn her straight.”
ITV, the broadcaster behind Celebrity Big Brother, issued a formal warning to Rourke following the comments. Fans called for his removal, citing both his behavior on the show and Thorne’s recent claims.
His remarks to co-host AJ Odudu and fellow contestant Donna Preston also drew criticism. Viewers said he ogled Odudu and commented on Preston’s weight, sparking even more calls for accountability.
The lasting impact on Celebrity Big Brother and beyond
The fallout from this incident has already stretched beyond just one reality show. Thorne’s allegations, coupled with Rourke’s Celebrity Big Brother exit, have become a turning point in conversations about on-set abuse and accountability.
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As more viewers tune in to Celebrity Big Brother, questions about vetting processes and the responsibility networks carry arise. With social media amplifying these concerns, change may be on the horizon.
For now, Celebrity Big Brother moves forward — but under a far more critical spotlight than before.
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