Wayne Rooney was seen returning to work at Old Trafford with a smile on his face shortly after being confirmed as a participant in this year's "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" The former England star is reportedly the highest-paid contestant on the show, earning a salary comparable to what his wife, Coleen Rooney, made during her appearance in 2024.
Rooney appeared in good spirits while covering Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma for Prime Video. The full cast for "I'm a Celebrity" was revealed on Monday, with Rooney joining actress Joanna Page and comedian Leigh Francis, among others. Reports indicate that Rooney's offer exceeded the £1.5 million Coleen reportedly earned on the show two years ago.
In the past, Rooney has expressed interest in participating in the reality program. He previously stated that he and his wife have always watched the show and would consider it if the opportunity arose. "You never know in the future, but I've got other things I'm looking at at the minute," he commented.
Rooney and his wife recently garnered attention with the release of their documentary, "The Real Rooneys." The series offers a personal look into their family life with their four sons: Kai, Klay, Kit, and Cass. The documentary was filmed last year, following a period where Rooney has undergone a noticeable physical transformation, including a nose job, weight loss, and dental work.
Discussing his recent appearance, Rooney addressed speculation about weight loss aids, stating his efforts were part of a broader fitness regime. He also clarified that his nose surgery was medically necessary, prompted by a broken nose from his time playing for DC United and subsequent breathing difficulties, a procedure encouraged by his wife to help with his snoring.