I’m A Celeb Star, Coleen Rooney, Opens Up About ‘Draining’ Wagatha Christie Saga
Coleen Rooney, a former participant on I’m A Celebrity, has shared insights into her experience during the infamous ‘Wagatha Christie’ feud with Rebekah Vardy. Rooney, a 38-year-old WAG, revealed her “worst nightmare” from the situation while speaking to her camp mates, describing it as emotionally “draining.” The dispute began when Rooney disclosed planting fabricated stories on her private Instagram to uncover the source leaking information to the media. The wife of renowned footballer Wayne Rooney identified Rebekah’s account as the culprit in October 2019. During a conversation by the creek with Dean McCullough and Jane Moore, influencer GK Barry questioned Rooney about her emotions when she posted the revealing tweet. Rooney admitted that facing a court trial was her biggest fear and described it as akin to performing for the whole world.
The post led to a high-profile libel case, Vardy v Rooney, extensively covered by the press. Rooney further elaborated that enduring the court proceedings was the most challenging aspect of the conflict, expressing, “That was my worst nightmare, to go to court. I felt like it was like putting on a show for the whole world.” Prior to entering the jungle on the reality show, Rooney expressed her desire to move past the trial and exhibit the genuine “Coleen from Liverpool” to the audience. She emphasized the importance of looking ahead in life and focusing on family and children, stating, “There are more important things to think about with the family and kids. I think I’d rather just be known as Coleen from Liverpool. Not from any other type of place. It’s just me, as I always have been.”
In summary, Coleen Rooney’s revelation sheds light on the emotional toll of the Wagatha Christie saga and her determination to move forward from the publicized feud, focusing on her identity and family life.
(Source: Daily Record)