Title: "Celebrity Big Brother Fans Compare Mickey Rourke’s Taut Complexion to Johnny Depp Following Chaotic Debut"

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Mickey Rourke Sparks Controversy in Chaotic Celebrity Big Brother Debut
[Image: Mickey Rourke entering the CBB house, sporting a wig and sunglasses]

Hollywood star Mickey Rourke, 72, made headlines as the highest-paid contestant on Celebrity Big Brother 2025, earning a staggering £500,000 for his appearance. His dramatic entrance on Monday’s live launch immediately drew comparisons to Johnny Depp, with fans noting his taut complexion and new wig.

Johnny Depp Comparisons
Viewers flooded social media, joking that Mickey resembled a “mix between David Gest and Johnny Depp’s grandad.” The actor, known for roles in The Wrestler and Sin City, has been open about past plastic surgeries to repair facial damage from his boxing career. He revealed in 2009: “Most [surgeries] were to fix my face after boxing. I went to the wrong guy to put it back together,” citing broken bones and painful cartilage grafts.

[Image: Split-screen of Mickey Rourke and Johnny Depp]

Awkward Host Interaction
Mickey’s arrival took a cringe-worthy turn when he ogled host AJ Odudu, prompting her to shout, “Stop looking at me!” Spin-off show Late & Live later highlighted the moment, with co-host Alan Carr joking, “His tongue was hanging out!” Fans expressed outrage online, with one tweeting: “No female presenter should endure that. He shouldn’t be allowed on the show.” Others predicted Mickey would be removed for “inappropriate behavior.”

[Image: Mickey staring at AJ Odudu during the launch]

Regrets and Redemption
Mickey, who battled addiction and career setbacks, also admitted regret over extreme steroid use for The Wrestler, which took years to recover from. Despite the backlash, his entry drew massive viewership as the final housemate. After a slow-motion walk to the stage, he joined a conga line with fellow contestants, including EastEnders’ Patsy Palmer and Olympian Daley Thompson.

Housemate Highlights
The lineup features diverse stars:

• JoJo Siwa (21): Dance Moms alum and LGBTQ+ icon.
• Michael Fabricant (74): Ex-Tory MP known for his signature blonde hair.
• Chesney Hawkes (53): ’90s pop star promoting a comeback album.
• Danny Beard (32): RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner.

[Image: Collage of key housemates]

What’s Next?
Mickey’s antics have already set the stage for drama. Fans await Tuesday’s episode to see if he faces repercussions or continues stirring chaos. With his history of volatility and the show’s track record for shocks, this season promises fireworks.

[Image: CBB house exterior]

Celebrity Big Brother airs nightly on ITV, with spin-off Late & Live following each episode.