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Coleen Rooney Confronts Wayne Over Partying on Family Holiday in New Series

The couple's marital dynamics and lavish lifestyle are detailed in 'The Real Rooneys' on Disney+.

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Coleen Rooney Confronts Wayne Over Partying on Family Holiday in New Series

Coleen Rooney expressed frustration with her husband, Wayne, after he stayed out partying until the early hours of the morning during a family vacation, leaving her to manage their four sons alone. The confrontation, documented in the new docuseries 'The Real Rooneys,' highlighted tensions in their marriage.

During the holiday with their children Kai, Klay, Kit, and Cass, and Coleen's parents, Tony and Colette, what began as a family dinner evolved into a late night out for Wayne. Coleen voiced her exasperation to the cameras, stating, "We're all entitled to have nights out, but do it in the right way." She contrasted her own ability to wake up and function after minimal sleep with Wayne's struggles.

Colette, Coleen's mother, observed the strain, noting Wayne's adjustment to family life after years as a professional footballer. "When your husband's back, you want him to share the load," she commented. Coleen confirmed they were not on good terms at that moment, adding that Wayne had been unable to assist much with the children.

Confronting Wayne on the beach, Coleen questioned his readiness for a day with the children after a night of partying. Wayne attributed his fatigue to being out of work and the difficulty of adjusting. Coleen countered that he had years to adapt and that his actions were unfair to the rest of the family, making her role as the primary caregiver more difficult.

In a confessional, Coleen admitted feeling like she was arguing with a "brick wall" and mused about whether separation might be a better option, though she stressed her love for him and acknowledged his positive qualities as a father and his sense of humor.

Wayne, in his own confessional, acknowledged his shortcomings. "I know myself there's things I can do better," he said, recognizing Coleen's point about the challenges of raising four young boys. He expressed a desire to be a better husband and father.

Coleen's parents offered advice, with Tony emphasizing respect in their own long-standing marriage. Colette suggested renewing vows, a topic Wayne brought up in relation to a nearly-realized plan in Las Vegas.

The series also explores other marital challenges, including a trip to Scotland that began with Wayne keeping Coleen waiting for two hours while he had drinks with friends after a round of golf. Coleen expressed her disappointment, feeling the day was "ruined."

Wayne's transition to a stay-at-home father after being sacked as manager of Plymouth Argyle contrasted with Coleen's increasing work commitments, including designing a Primark collection and filming adverts. Coleen stated her need for more help around the house, describing Wayne as a "good dad" but sometimes "carefree and careless."

'The Real Rooneys' offers an in-depth look at the couple's family life, their £20 million mansion, and the dynamics of their marriage. The sprawling Cheshire home, built on 50 acres, features amenities such as a cinema, indoor swimming pool, spa, wine cellar, and a football pitch. The series was filmed over a year, aiming to show a more authentic side of the famous couple.

Wayne's personal preferences for the house included a soundproof room for gaming and a snooker table. Coleen focused on her dressing room, though it was not as large as initially planned. The home also includes personal touches like family portraits, souvenirs from Coleen's 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' stint, and a statue of Wayne celebrating a goal.

The series also follows their eldest son Kai's pursuit of a football career, with him earning his first scholarship and signing with a super agent. Disney+ secured the rights to the series for £10 million, with Coleen reportedly receiving £5 million.

Coleen Rooney gave husband Wayne a piece of her mind in an episode of The Real Rooneys after he stayed out partying all night during a family holiday

Wayne had stayed out partying until 3AM and was therefore in no fit state to help Coleen out with their four sons Kai, 16, Klay, 13, Kit, ten, and Cass, eight, during a day at the beach


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