We are just days away from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and with Coleen Rooney set to join up with her new campmates, her former ‘rival’ has spoken.

The infamous ‘Wagatha Christie’ case in 2022 came after Rooney accused Rebekah Vardy on social media of leaking her private information to the press.

Although Vardy sued her for libel, in July 2022 the court said Rooney’s allegation was ‘substantially true’, and ordered Vardy to pay 90 percent of her costs, including an initial payment of £800,000.

Vardy lost her libel case in 2022 (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

With Rooney set to enter the jungle on Sunday (17 November), the wife of Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy has told The Sun what she thinks about her endeavour.

“Everyone seems to think I have this massive problem with Coleen going into the jungle,” Vardy, who appeared on I’m A Celeb in 2017, said.

“But do you know what? If you want to fan the fire, the flames are going to get higher.

“I wasn’t going to carry on talking about this, I had no intention of talking about it, but she clearly can’t let it go.

“I mean, we’ve done a book, we’ve done a documentary, we’re going into the jungle. What’s next — Dancing On Ice?

“She’s following in my footsteps. I think she always wanted my life.”

But wait, there’s more.

“Coleen’s legal team were very dismissive about my reality TV past. They mocked it,” she added.

Coleen Rooney will be joining up with her campmates shortly (ITV)

“So for her to be doing the jungle now, it’s hypocrisy at its finest, isn’t it?

“I think there was always a plan for reinvention. She stayed out of the public eye for so long.

“There were so many stories, negative stories, about Wayne. And I think she wanted to turn things around for herself.

“We’ve gone from a person about whom her legal team stood up in court and said, ‘She’s such a private individual’, and now this so-called private individual is going on one of the biggest reality TV shows in the UK. I mean, it’s ironic really.”

Meanwhile, Rooney said she has been asked ‘year after year’ to go on the ITV programme, and that it’s normally ‘a straight no’.

“Over the years, there have been different things going on in my life, and also, my children have been really young. But they are at an age now where I can go away for this length of time,” she explained.

“I also feel it’s time to have a challenge for me, and do something different. It has taken many, many years but I’m finally doing it.

“I have always said if I was going to do one, then it would be this show. I think it will be good for me.”

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! starts on Sunday 17 September at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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An expert has said that Coleen Rooney apparently isn’t doing I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! for the money despite getting the ‘highest fee ever’.

Yep, ‘Wagatha Christie’ herself is heading into the jungle as the line-up for this year’s series for the ITV show has been revealed.

Alongside the WAG icon, the likes of Tulisa, Love Island star Maura Higgins and boxing legend Barry McGuigan are set to head in.

But topping all the names, it’s been said Coleen is I’m A Celeb’s biggest ever signing as she’s reportedly bagged a deal surpassing the controversial £1.5 million fee Nigel Farage got last year.

The icon is said to be heading down under. (JMEnternational/Getty Images)

According to PR expert and Press Box PR’s Head of Talent Lynn Carratt though, cash isn’t everything.

“I don’t believe for her it is about the money,” she says on behalf of Slingo.

“She and Wayne already have enough money to last them the rest of their lives. Coleen built a successful career for herself in the past but she turned down a lot of opportunities when she became a mum.

“She even upped sticks from her beloved Liverpool to live in Washington while Wayne played for DC United. His career came first.”

And with Wayne now working in the UK again, Carratt says it’s ‘Coleen’s time to pick back up her career and develop it’, adding how she will want to ‘make her family proud’.

The expert sums up: “There is no better show to do it on than I’m Celebrity, as it can show how likeable and tenacious a person can be.”

She also went on to point out how many millions Coleen could ‘definitely make’ if she does well in fashion and family brands with her being paid ‘£3 million back in 2010’ by Asda to front a campaign.

Of course, as fans will know, Coleen’s rival Rebekah Vardy had her own go on the show in 2017 when she was the fourth star to be evicted after 16 days in the jungle.

Vardy was on the show back in 2017 (ITV)

“So I’m sure Coleen will be aiming to top that,” Carratt adds.

And with so many of us having been hooked on the drama and court case between the pair of WAGs, there’s no denying people will be hoping she spills the tea in camp.

The full I’m a Celebrity 2024 line-up

· Coleen Rooney

· Danny Jones

· Oti Mabuse

· Alan Halsall

· GK Barry

· Dean McCullough

· Tulisa

· Jane Moore

· Melvin Odoom

· Maura Higgins

· Barry McGuigan

· Rev Richard Coles

Coleen Rooney has lifted the lid on her involvement in I’m A Celebrity, while addressing potential trial exemption rumours.

Best known for being married to Wayne Rooney and her involvement in the infamous ‘Wagatha Christie’ case, the mother-of-four has taken to Instagram to speak to her one million followers about her involvement in the reality TV show for the first time.

Confirming her involvement as one of the contestants in the jungle this year, alongside the likes of GK Barry, Maura Higgins and more, she also addressed rumours about her health.

The 38-year-old posted the video on her account last night (11 November), despite some contestants already touching down in Australia.

She spoke about how she had ‘prepared’ to leave her kids, announcing for the first time: “I can confirm, I am going in the jungle”, further adding, “do you know what, they’ve asked me for so many years now and I’ve just always said ‘no’ or put it off.”

In the video, Coleen revealed two whiteboards behind her that were covered in writing, outlining the children’s timetables and information for those taking care of them in her absence.

But as she is said to become the highest ever I’m a Celeb earner, Coleen will finally be appearing on the ITV programme, explaining that the young ages of her four sons meant that she turned the show down in the past.

Highlighting that she’ll miss her children, Coleen finally confirmed that she will be on I’m a Celeb (Instagram/coleen_rooney)

However, she also addressed reports that recently suggested that her reactive arthritis, which was said to be a consequence of her legal battle with Rebekah Vardy, would stop her from taking part in some trials on I’m a Celebrity.

Coleen explained: “I’m looking forward to doing the trials. There’s been a lot of news saying that I can’t do trials because of certain illnesses and that, but I can confirm I can do every trial.

“So I am not excluded from any – that was just a load of rubbish, and I am, yeah, I’m looking forward to it,” she admitted.

Alongside the announcement, Coleen revealed that she also left some soft toys and letters for her children so they would ‘know that I am constantly thinking of them.’

“Don’t get me wrong. I am really anxious about leaving the kids. That’s my biggest thing, and [sic] for weeks and months that’s been on my mind, but I’ve come to terms with it,” Coleen further explained.

Coleen revealed that she will be eligible for all trials on the show, despite rumours (JMEnternational/Getty Images)

She also said: “I’ve planned, I’ve prepped. I’ve got an army of people, family, friends, school friends all helping out with the kids, so they are going to be fine, and they are probably going to have a great time when I’m away.”

The Christmas ads have started playing, the supermarkets are full of party food and you’re gearing up to spend your nights in front of the telly.

Yep, the big signs that I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is about to start again.

The ITV show returns to TV this weekend and the stars are now being spotted jetting off to Australia, ready to enter the jungle.

Coleen Rooney has been tipped as this year’s headline signing, reportedly receiving the highest ever fee to appear on the show. And earlier today (11 November) the iconic ‘investigator’ was spotted at Manchester Airport ready to fly Down Under.

So, as Wagatha Christie and others make their way, here’s the reported full I’m A Celeb line up to get you excited:

Coleen Rooney

The mum-of-four is on her way and is said to be a big fan of the show which ‘it’s….. Rebekah Vardy’ herself took part in back in 2017.

Leaving Manchester this morning, Rooney apparently doesn’t appear to be doing I’m A Celeb for the money as an expert previously explaining it’s her opportunity to develop her career and ‘make her family proud’.

Barry McGuigan

He’s arrived (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

The boxing promoter touched down in Australia today, ready to prove himself after previously taking the p**s out of Amir Khan for failing a Bushtucker Trial.

McGuigan is said to have been a late addition to the line-up following Ally McCoist dropping out and even has an awkward link to one of the other stars.

GK Barry

Safe to say the podcaster didn’t enjoy the flight (Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

The podcaster also landed in Aus earlier on, and told The Mirror she’d ‘drank a bottle of wine’ on the flight. Finding the journey ‘horrendous’ and unable to really confirm she’s going to be on I’m A Celeb, she said: “I am here to go to a retreat, just one with nature.”

The TikToker isn’t the first influencer to go on the show, following Nella Rose last year.

Dean McCullough

He’s ready to collect his koalas ( Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

The 32-year-old has arrived and said he’s Down Under to ‘pick up two koalas’ he’s adopted, named ‘Anthony and Declan’.

The BBC Radio 1 DJ was asked if he’d be worried about any snakes or spiders and responded: “I’m alright, I have dealt with enough snakes in my life. It’s not the snakes you need to be worried about.”

Tulisa

The former X Factor judge has arrived (Mike Marsland/WireImage)

The N-Dubz member was spotted in Australia yesterday, seemingly ready to make her big TV comeback.

Apparently, Tulisa has been considered for the show for some time but ‘she’s never wanted to consider it’.

But now, a decade since she left The X Factor and off the back of her group’s tour, it seems like the right time.

Alan Halsall

He’s there and ready to play golf, supposedly (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

No series of I’m A Celeb is complete without a soap star, so the Corrie actor is fulfilling that this year.

The 42-year-old landed in Brisbane on Sunday and told reporters he was just there ‘to play golf’.

Danny Jones

He was first to get there (C Brandon/Redferns)

The McFly star was the first campmate spotted landing in Australia over the weekend, guitar in arm to keep him company before filming begins.

With it being previously reported Tommy Fury pulled out of appearing, it’s said Jones is his replacement – making him the second member of the band to take on the jungle, following winner Dougie Poynter in 2011.

Oti Mabuse

Mabuse is set to star (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

From being a professional on Strictly Come Dancing and judging Dancing on Ice to hosting her documentary, Mabuse has become quite the household name.

The 34-year-old is pretty well loved and ‘always guaranteed to be great fun’.

Maura Higgins

Higgins is set to star (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Another late addition following Fury’s supposed exit, the Love Island star will be swapping the villa for the jungle camp.

Known for her sense of humour and straight-talking, she’ll be bringing the spice this year.

Rev Richard Coles

He’s set to be in the line-up (Mike Marsland/WireImage)

The former BBC radio host (there’s a theme here) is taking to the jungle and will apparently have some ‘wild’ tales to tell.

Wonder if the priest will be saying a few prayers before chomping down on some gross food and animal bits?

Jane Moore

Loose Women around the fire? (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Another Loose Women star (joining Barry), because I’m A Celeb doesn’t seem right without any of them.

The 62-year-old is ready for her next challenge as she takes on the jungle Down Under.

Melvin Odoom

Feels like a Radio 1 takeover (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures)

Time for a new radio show from the jungle? Joining McCullough, this makes two current BBC Radio 1 presenters on the series this year.

He’d been rumoured to take part back in 2021 but turned it down.

“I think it’s an amazing show to watch,” he said at the time.

“I think it’s so entertaining, but I don’t think I could hack being in the jungle. I’d be too, too scared.”