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The 'Big Brother' house just got a whole lot quieter .. and fans are loving it -- Rylie Jeffries, this season’s most controversial houseguest, was booted in a nail-biter 5 to 4 vote.

ICYMI ... Rylie’s been under fire for weeks over his treatment of fellow contestant Katherine Woodman -- with critics calling him "controlling" and "scary." So when his name got called, the fanbase erupted in celebration.

The eviction night was packed with drama -- Mickey Lee, Rylie, and Morgan Pope hit the block, competing in the 'BB Block Buster' to snag safety. Mickey won, leaving Rylie and Morgan vulnerable. After some backstabs and alliance-busting, the vote came down to a razor-thin margin ... and Rylie got the boot.

Fans have been calling for his ouster over alleged "abusive" behavior toward Kat -- but his mom, Michelle Jeffries, told us the narrative's all wrong. She says, "They're stuck in a house with no TV, no radios, no phones. They're getting to know each other on a personal level we don’t understand. He's not some obsessive stalker-type person like everyone is saying. He's got a great heart and wears it on his sleeve."

Still ... Rylie's in for a rude awakening once he’s back in the real world with a phone in his hand -- 'cause the online backlash is brutal. His mom admits he'll be extremely upset and mortified when he finds out.

"Big Brother" star Rylie Jeffries' mom is defending his actions as fans call on the show to give him the boot over his allegedly "controlling" attitude toward love interest Katherine Woodman.

TMZ caught up with Michelle Jeffries after fans of the competition show turned on him for his "abusive" behavior ... and she says they have it all wrong, reasoning he simply seems "over the top on TV."

She explains ... "They're stuck in a house with no TV, no radios, no phones. They're getting to know each other on a personal level we don't understand. He's not some obsessive stalker-type person like everyone is saying. He's got a great heart and wears it on his sleeve."

A Big Brother housemate just served up the sourest move yet -- and trust us, you wouldn’t risk her anywhere near your welcome mat after seeing this!

Catch this clip that was caught on the live feed from "Big Brother" S27 -- housemate Mickey cracks open a fresh bottle of lemonade, chugs straight from the rim ... then pops it right back in the communal fridge like nothing happened.

Total nightmare -- the communal fridge, everyone’s drinks, and not a soul around to catch her in the act ... meaning the house had no clue Mickey’s germs were already swimming in their lemonade!

JoJo Siwa's garnered plenty of attention throughout her career -- and not all of it's been for her dancing skills!

The multi-talented performer's love life has played out in the public eye for several years, and she met her new man, Chris Hughes, in front of TV audiences ... it's funny how life works out sometimes!

We're going to look into the background of the dancer's boyfriend ... and check out how she ruffled more than a few feathers after they started dating.

Hughes was first introduced to the public after he appeared on the third series of "Love Island," and he ended up in third place alongside his then-partner, Olivia Attwood.

The two starred in a spinoff series, "Chris & Olivia: Crackin' On," although it only ran for a single season, and they ended up splitting in 2018.

Hughes has since embarked on a career as a television presenter, and he has hosted coverage of various horse racing events in his native UK.

And if it wasn't apparent already, he's pretty used to dating in the public eye ... as he was in a relationship with Little Mix member Jesy Nelson, although they split up in April 2020.

Hughes and Siwa met while appearing in the 24th season of "Celebrity Big Brother UK," and many viewers took notice of the pair's chemistry while they competed for the show's grand prize.

The professional dancer was in a relationship with Australian DJ Kath Ebbs while the show was being filmed, although her former partner claimed they were dumped by the singer at the season's afterparty.

Siwa later denied Hughes had been the reason behind her split from Ebbs on an episode of "The Viall Files," although he didn't exactly play it cool when he brought the dancer flowers after picking her up at Heathrow Airport in May 2025.

Any further speculation about the state of the pair's relationship was set aside the following month, when he shared a selfie showing him planting a kiss on her forehead as they relaxed in bed.

Hughes and Siwa have been very open about their relationship ever since then, as they've appeared in numerous photos on each other's Instagram accounts.

The dancer also slammed the door on any rumors regarding the veracity of her relationship with the television figure while speaking with The Guardian, and stated she and Hughes were "not platonic anymore" before describing herself as "head over heels" in love with him.

She then claimed her cheeks had "been in pain from smiling so much" about her new romance with Hughes.

JoJo Siwa's dancing through life with her brand new dude ... looking loved up with Chris Hughes while reuniting at the airport!

The former "Dance Moms" star landed in old London Town at Heathrow Airport Sunday ... and, she jumped into the arms of her former footballer "friend."

Check out these pics ... Hughes has his arms wrapped around Siwa's chest and neck in one snap, grabs her by the cheeks in another -- and, they even dip behind a bouquet of flowers at one point. Kinda looks like they're locking lips, or at least very close to it.

"Big Brother" star Memphis Garrett has been arrested for allegedly owing the state of Florida a whole lotta money -- over $50,000 in taxes collected from his businesses.

The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed to TMZ he was arrested Thursday on a warrant issued by the Department of Revenue ... and we can confirm he's still locked up -- 'cause his $15,000 bond remains unsatisfied.

According to official documents obtained by TMZ ... Memphis -- real name Robert Garrett -- is charged with a second-degree felony for theft of state funds.

JoJo Siwa’s "Celebrity Big Brother" stint came with its fair share of controversy -- courtesy of some offensive remarks from Mickey Rourke -- and she hasn't heard from him since the show wrapped.

Photogs caught up with the "Dance Moms" alum in NYC, where she joked that Mickey had probably forgotten who she is by now.

The actor agreed to leave 'CBB' over his inappropriate behavior and language on the show, including homophobic remarks directed at JoJo.

JoJo Siwa's spilling more tea on her Kath Ebbs split ... and she’s finally addressing the topic on everyone's lips -- Chris Hughes, and whether he blew up the relationship.

The "Dance Moms" alum hit up "The Viall Files" podcast -- setting the record straight that Chris, who she met on "Celebrity Big Brother," had zero to do with the breakup. According to her, they just built a solid friendship and share a super special bond.

JoJo went on to explain that Chris -- a former "Love Island UK" heartthrob -- is the other half of a friendship unlike anything she’s ever had. But again -- he had nothing to do with her split from Kath, she insists!

JoJo Siwa’s ex, Kath Ebbs, says their breakup came as a total shock ... but JoJo’s claiming it was exactly what she needed to do after leaving "Celebrity Big Brother."

In a tearful interview on the UK’s "This Morning" talk show, JoJo shared that the time spent alone on 'CBB' gave her the space to reflect, and it made her realize there were things in her relationship -- and other areas of her life -- she should never have accepted in the first place.

JoJo gave more details to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard ... saying that even though 'CBB' was only 3 weeks long, it felt like 4 years. Naturally, she was ready to fix what needed repairing as soon as she left -- and it seems Kath ended up bearing the brunt of that.

JoJo Siwa split from her partner Kath Ebbs after her time on "Celebrity Big Brother" in the UK ... with Ebbs claiming the dumping came at the 'CBB' after-party -- even though they say JoJo asked to marry them in the past.

Ebbs -- an Australian podcaster and DJ who used they/she pronouns -- dropped a video detailing all the drama Saturday ... saying that after watching what they thought was a totally fake reality show, they've now realized that JoJo wasn't just fronting for the camera.

Ebbs says they felt secure in their relationship with the former "Dance Moms" star when she went off to film 'CBB' ... but, now they say it seems clear the relationship wasn't as strong as they thought -- especially amid rumors she and her co-contestant Chris Hughes are more than friends.

JoJo Siwa's trading in one letter of LGBTQ+ for another ... telling her "Celebrity Big Brother" housemates her time on the show has helped her realize she's not lesbian.

The influencer and dancer revealed the news on the UK show Tuesday night ... explaining to her housemate, Danny Beard, she thought she was a lesbian -- but has recently realized she's actually Queer.

Siwa then screamed out, "I’m switching letters! F--- the L, I’m going to the Q! That’s what I love about sexuality."

Mickey Rourke may have gotten booted off "Celebrity Big Brother" ...  but he's not going down without a fight, as he's exploring legal action against the show for allegedly withholding money he feels entitled to, TMZ has learned.

Kimberly Hines, Rourke's rep, tells TMZ ... Mickey's team is currently speaking with lawyers in the UK and are weighing a lawsuit against ITV, the company that produces the show.

Hines says Rourke is being "unjustly" denied a major payday ... claiming 'CBB' producers deliberately removed him this past Saturday, just one day before he would have become contractually eligible to receive a lot more money.

Mickey Rourke faced off with another housemate on "Celebrity Big Brother" before his early exit ... and, while the confrontation didn't come to blows, it looks like it got very close.

The veteran actor -- who we already knew had been booted from 'CBB' for continually using abusive language and behaving inappropriately toward his fellow housemates -- appeared in the episode that aired Sunday, featuring a pirate-themed quest with his fellow contestants.

During a challenge where the group was forced to reveal hard truths about one another in order to open treasure chests ... Chris Hughes -- a reality television star and pro soccer player -- stared down Mickey, who didn't appreciate the look one bit.

Mickey Rourke is officially off "Celebrity Big Brother" ... 'cause the show just announced the actors departure -- citing his language and calling his behavior inappropriate.

The 'CBB' team released a statement Saturday ... announcing Mickey and producers mutually agreed to part ways after the veteran actor had "a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour."

According to "Celebrity Big Brother," Mickey has used inappropriate language in other instances since using a gay slur on the show ... and, it all spiraled into an explosive disagreement on Saturday.

Bella Thorne says Mickey Rourke was a nightmare to work with ... claiming he did all sorts of "gross" stuff when they were filming a movie together.

In a series of social media posts Friday, Bella lays out her allegations against Mickey.

She says ... "This f***ing dude. GROSS. I had to work with this man in a scene where I'm on my knees with my hands zip tied around my back. He's supposed to take a metal grinder to my knee cap and instead he used it on my genitals thru my jeans. Hitting them over and over again."

Mickey Rourke's facing expulsion from "Celebrity Big Brother" after making a series of offensive comments ... including firing off a gay slur at JoJo Siwa.

The actor was pulled aside in the house to speak in the Diary Room on the U.K. version of the show ... with 'Big Brother' telling him the show found the language he used "unacceptable."

Earlier in the episode, Mickey asked Siwa -- who came out as gay in 2021 -- if she liked boys or girls. When JoJo said her partner was nonbinary, Mickey replied she wouldn't be gay anymore if he stays longer than four days ... basically claiming he could turn her straight.