United Kingdom, May 4 -- Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee Bubbles is said to have been kicked out of Neverland for performing a solo sex act in front of "busloads" of child visitors to the singer's infamous ranch.

The singer, who died aged 50 from a massive overdose of hospital-grade tranquiliser he used to get to sleep, was known during the 1980s for his highly publicised bond with Bubbles, a chimpanzee he kept at his Neverland Ranch in California.

The pair's bizarre relationship, which saw Bubbles accompany Michael on tour, wear matching outfits and share living spaces, has long been cited as emblematic of the singer's unconventional lifestyle.

Renewed focus on their bond has come as the Jackson family-backed film Michael revisits hi...