Jessalyn Siwa has responded to the controversy surrounding his daughter, Jojo Siwa, after actor Mickey Rourke used a homophobic insult during a recent episode of Celebrity Big Brother UK.
In a video shared on Instagram on Friday, April 11, Jessalyn expressed disappointment and concern.
According Us WeeklyShe said: “I was not surprised that I was not sent home. I am very sad to have sent my son to a foreign country to do a television program and was treated immediately.”
In addition, the incident occurred at the beginning of the season when Rourke, 72, told Jojo, 21, that “he will no longer be gay” if he stayed more than four days in Big Brother’s house.
Jojo responded with confidence, saying: “I can guarantee that I will continue to be gay, and in a very happy relationship.”
According to the publication, Rourke then used a homophobic insult while talking to another housemate, Chris Hughes.
Although he denied directing the insult to Jojo, his representative defended him, calling Rourke “authentically.”
In addition, Jessalyn praised Jojo’s grace under pressure when he said: “He handled it great,” he said. “I’m lucky that it is fine.”
Meanwhile, Jojo’s partner, Kath Ebbs, who identifies himself as non -binary, also intervened on Instagram, saying: “We were all witnesses of misogyny on national television these last two days. The support for her has been fast, which should be.”
