Rebekah Vardy and her husband Jamie arrived at Heathrow Airport in matching travel outfits on Wednesday amid her rumoured I’m A Celebrity return, ahead of Coleen Rooney’s debut.
The grinning WAG, 42, looked completely unfazed alongside Leicester City footballer Jamie ahead of rival Coleen’s jungle arrival, who was seen at the same airport just days earlier for her 22-hour flight to Australia.
But Rebakah’s smiles are likely to be short lived as ITV announce that they have bought the rights to Disney’s Wagatha Christie documentary which they will screen from tomorrow – despite Vardy trademarking the term Wagatha Christie.
MailOnline revealed on Tuesday that the couple carefully timed their trip to miss coverage from I’m A Celeb’s opening show, where they fear being the ʙuтт of Ant & Dec’s gags.
Despite speculation Rebekah is heading back into the jungle to surprise Coleen, the couple jetted off on a first-class Emirates flight to Dubai for a luxury holiday.
Rebekah Vardy, 42, and her husband Jamie, 37, arrived at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday amid her rumoured I’m A Celebrity return, ahead of Coleen Rooney’s, 38, debut
The WAG looked completely unfazed alongside Leicester City footballer Jamie ahead of rival Coleen’s jungle arrival, who was seen at the same airport just days earlier for her 22-hour flight to Australia
Coleen arrived at Brisbane Airport in Australia on Tuesday after a long flight from Heathrow
Rebekah hit back at claims she whisked away on a week-long holiday to avoid Coleen on television in a recent Instagram story before her flight.
Sharing a picture from her first-class seat, Rebekah captioned her post: ‘Fleeing the country [laughing emoji]’.
A source revealed that Becky is dreading having the Wagatha Christie saga brought back to public scrutiny because of Coleen’s stint in the jungle and wants to be as far away from her TV as possible.
An insider told MailOnline: ‘Jamie is whisking Becky away for a week to Dubai during the I’m A Celeb launch.
‘The last thing she wants is to turn on her TV to see Coleen and the prospect of Ant & Dec making light of their painful court case fills her with dread.’
Coleen’s appearance on the show comes after she won a libel court case against Rebekah, whom she accused of leaking stories about her in 2019.
Rebekah lost the high-profile legal dispute in 2022, having sued Coleen for libel and said she was ‘devastated’ by the outcome.
While it has been reported that Rebekah is declining to watch Coleen on the ITV show, it is believed her team of lawyers will be on high alert and ready to take action if her archenemy says anything derogatory about her on air.
MailOnline revealed on Tuesday that the couple carefully timed their trip to miss coverage from I’m A Celeb ‘s opening show, where they fear being the ʙuтт of Ant & Dec’s gags
Despite speculation Rebekah is heading back into the jungle to surprise Coleen, the couple jetted off on a first-class Emirates flight to Dubai for a luxury holiday
Rebekah and Jamie checked into the Emirates desk
Rebekah and Jamie pushed their Louis Vuitton carry on luggage while a member of staff pushed their other five suitcases
Rebekah hit back at claims she whisked away on a week-long holiday to avoid Coleen on television in a recent Instagram story before her flight
Sharing a picture from her first-class seat, Rebekah captioned her post: ‘Fleeing the country [laughing emoji]’
A source revealed that Becky is dreading having the Wagatha Christie saga brought back to public scrutiny because of Coleen’s stint in the jungle and wants to be as far away from her TV as possible
An insider told MailOnline: ‘Jamie is whisking Becky away for a week to Dubai during the I’m A Celeb launch’
‘The last thing she wants is to turn on her TV to see Coleen and the prospect of Ant & Dec making light of their painful court case fills her with dread’
Coleen’s appearance on the show comes after she won a libel court case against Rebekah, whom she accused of leaking stories about her in 2019
Rebekah lost the high-profile legal dispute in 2022, having sued Coleen for libel and said she was ‘devastated’ by the outcome
While it has been reported that Rebekah is declining to watch Coleen on the ITV show, it is believed her team of lawyers will be on high alert and ready to take action if her archenemy says anything derogatory about her on air
Rebekah looked stylish in a long-sleeve tan matching set
The couple both wore white trainers with their matching ensembles and carried designer luggage
Rebekah couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she arrived at the airport
She complemented her outfit with a cosy knitted beanie
Jamie checked the time to check the weren’t running late or their flight
The couple looked happier than ever as they arrived into the airport
The couple boarded their luggage themselves instead of opting for special VIP treatment
As she walked through the airport, Rebekah didn’t stop smiling
Jamie and Rebekah received VIP service instead of carrying their five other multi-coloured cases
ITV is set to launch Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story to stream on ITVX from November 14 ahead of her jungle appearance.
On Monday, Coleen was confirmed as one of the 12 campmates entering the Australian jungle this series – six years after Becky starred on the show.
Coleen has been paid a reported £1.5million to star on I’m A Celeb this year alongside the likes of former Strictly pro dancer Oti Mabuse, 34, and McFly singer Danny Jones, 38.
Influencer GK Barry, 25, and Loose Woman Jane Moore, 62, also touched down in Australia on Tuesday ahead of their stint.
Coleen finally agreed to sign up following years of being approached by bosses given her 16-year marriage to Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne is in a strong position and their four children Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cᴀss, six, are older.
The mother-of-four paid tribute to her family by flying out to Brisbane on Monday wearing a gold necklace with her son’s names on it as she prepares to be without them for the next month.
Wearing a £1,060 silk set of pyjamas from designer brand Toteme, Coleen flew First Class via Emirates.
She shared on Instagram a pre-recorded video displaying two white boards filled with plans she has organised in advanced for her children.
On Monday, Coleen was confirmed as one of the 12 campmates entering the Australian jungle this series – six years after Becky starred on the show
Coleen has been paid a reported £1.5million to star on I’m A Celeb this year (pictured on Tuesday)
Coleen finally agreed to sign up following years of being approached by bosses given her 16-year marriage to Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne is in a strong position and their four children Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cᴀss, six, are older
The mother-of-four paid tribute to her family by flying out to Brisbane on Monday wearing a gold necklace with her son’s names on it as she prepares to be without them for the next month (pictured)
She shared on Instagram a pre-recorded video displaying two white boards filled with plans she has organised in advanced for her children
She said: ‘I can confirm I am going in the jungle… do you know what they have asked me for so many years now and I have always said no or put it off because the kids have been young and I’ve had a lot on…
‘But this year I thought, do you know what? I quite fancy doing it.
‘I would like to experience something different, do something for myself, meet new people, I am looking forward to doing the trials.
‘Don’t get me wrong, I really anxious about leaving the kids, which is the biggest thing.
‘For weeks and months that has been on my mind but I have come to terms with it.
‘I have planned and prepped, I have an army of people, family and friends, school friends, all helping out with the kids and they’re probably going to have a great time while I’m away.’
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight тιтles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.