Rebekah Vardy Refuses to Apologise to Coleen Rooney in ITV Reality Show
Rebekah Vardy has spoken candidly about her ongoing feud with former friend Coleen Rooney, declaring that “hell will freeze over” before she apologises over the Wagatha Christie scandal. The 44-year-old television personality and wife of footballer Jamie Vardy addressed the controversy in the new ITV reality series The Vardys, reflecting on the fallout from a high-profile libel case against Rooney.
Vardy, who was accused of leaking stories about Rooney to the press, lost the libel case in 2025 and was ordered to pay approximately £1.2 million in legal costs. Speaking on the programme, she insisted that she has no intention of apologising for actions she claims she did not commit. “I will never apologise for something I did not do. Hell will freeze over before I do that,” she said. She added that the dispute is over and she does not dwell on the past.
The show provides a window into the Vardys’ personal lives, including the challenges of relocating to Italy after Jamie’s transfer to Cremonese. The move has not been straightforward, with injuries and logistical hurdles affecting the footballer’s debut. Meanwhile, the family has faced additional stress, including a burglary at their Italian villa and the loss of valuable personal items.
Despite the public scrutiny and intense media attention, Vardy emphasised that her priority is maintaining peace for her family. She reflected on the strain of public opinion and legal battles, noting that she does not concern herself with what Rooney thinks. Jamie Vardy also spoke in support of his wife, praising her resilience and character throughout the ordeal.
The Vardys chronicles these private and often chaotic moments, from family holidays and daily routines to the trials of living abroad as a professional footballer’s family. Vardy’s frank and defiant stance serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of high-profile legal disputes on personal lives, as well as the complexities of navigating fame, media scrutiny, and family dynamics.
