CELEBRITY Big Brother host AJ Odudu was left “stunned” and needed a moment to compose herself after Mickey Rourke’s “pervy” behaviour towards her.
Fans were outraged after Celebrity Big Brother housemate Mickey, 72, was seen looking AJ, 37, up and down, forcing her to tell him to stop.
Now The Sun can reveal that – while AJ managed to handle the situation – she needed to take some time afterwards.
An insider said: “When it became clear that Mickey was being inappropriate and looking down at AJ’s bum the atmosphere in the crowd quickly changed.
“She was able to handle it like a pro but it was clear his behaviour took her by surprise.
“AJ was visibly stunned when she first left the stage but then quickly had to boot Mickey into the house as he took his time going in.
“After he finally went in, she took a moment to compose herself and have a quiet moment on stage and left Will to interact with the audience.”
The source added: “AJ signalled that she was okay but it was clear Mickey’s actions caught her off guard.”
During the uncomfortable encounter, Mickey first praised AJ’s outfit before pulling her towards him.
Viewers were so shocked by Mickey’s actions that they insisted he should be axed from the show.
Writing on social media, one said: “Can we all agree we’re voting Mickey out this week.”
Another viewer also predicted the American’s early exit, writing: “Mickey Rourke will be out of the house first, mark my words.”
And a third posted: “Scared for all the women in that house now with how Mickey was with AJ on live television mind you.”
Despite being caught off guard by Mickey, AJ later brushed it off during Late and Live when chatting to Alan Carr.
The Chatty Man host said: “Can we talk about Mickey Rourke looking at you? Wow his eyes.
“Find someone who looks at you the way Mickey looks at you [AJ]. His tongue was hanging out.”
AJ replied: “It literally was. I was like ‘You can’t afford these feathers Mickey, no’.”
Fans were also quick to praise Will, 40, for “protecting” his co-host from Mickey by pushing him away from her.
One said: “It was so uncomfortable watching him harass AJ on live TV. I liked how Will Best protected AJ throughout that segment.”
Celebrity Big Brother 2025 line-up
Celebrity Big Brother is back for a brand new series, with a whole host of stars set to live it up in the famous compound.
Here’s the FULL line-up of star housemates:
Trisha Goddard – Talk show host
Mickey Rourke – Hollywood actor
Donna Preston – comedian and TV star
JoJo Siwa – influencer and singer
Chris Hughes – Love Island hunk
Jack P. Shepherd – Coronation Street star
Patsy Palmer – EastEnders legend
Daley Thompson – Olympic athlete
Chesney Hawkes – 90s singer
Ella Rae Wise – Towie star
Michael Fabricant – former Tory politician
Angellica Bell – former CBBC presenter
Danny Beard – Drag queen and Britain’s Got Talent
