Coleen Rooney looked relaxed, glowing and firmly in holiday mode as she enjoyed a kids-free beach break in Ibiza with husband Wayne and a group of close friends.
The 40-year-old I’m A Celebrity star was seen soaking up the sunshine at Playa d’en Bossa, a regular favourite spot for the Rooneys during their trips to the party island. Coleen wore a colourful pink and blue halterneck bikini, showing off her deep tan as she arrived at the beach in a matching mini skirt and loose pink shirt.
Later, she stripped off the cover-up and headed into the ocean with her girlfriends, smiling and chatting as she enjoyed a refreshing dip away from the demands of family life and public attention.
Wayne, 40, also embraced the Ibiza spirit in a bold zig-zag print shirt and clashing patterned shorts. The former footballer kept cool in a baseball cap and sunglasses as he stayed on the sand, drinks in hand, catching up with pals.
The couple, who share four sons — Kai, Klay, Kit and Cass — have made Ibiza one of their regular summer escapes over the years. In recent holidays, they have often enjoyed adult-only breaks with friends, taking time away from parenting duties for a few days of sun, sea and nightlife.
And this latest getaway appeared to come at a very interesting moment.
While Coleen was looking carefree on the beach, her long-time rival Rebekah Vardy was back in the headlines after her new ITV reality show was met with harsh reviews. Critics reportedly branded the programme “very bad,” “very boring” and “deeply dull,” while viewers online complained that they were no longer interested in the long-running Wagatha Christie saga.
Rebekah, 44, later posted a statement on Instagram about reclaiming her voice, saying she was no longer willing to let others define her or tell a version of her story that was not her own.
She wrote that what was “meant to break” her had instead revealed her strength, adding that her story belonged to her and that she was “taking it back.”
Although Rebekah did not name Coleen directly in the statement, the timing was impossible to ignore.
The pair’s bitter feud famously exploded in 2019 when Coleen accused Rebekah’s Instagram account of leaking false stories about her private life to the press. Rebekah denied the allegation and sued Coleen for libel, but the case ended in Coleen’s favour in 2022, leaving Rebekah liable for a large portion of Coleen’s legal costs.
Since then, the Wagatha Christie battle has remained one of Britain’s most talked-about celebrity scandals.
But while Rebekah has returned to television to tell her side of the story, Coleen appeared to be choosing silence — and sunshine.
There was no dramatic response.
No public statement.
No social media swipe.
Just Coleen laughing with friends, swimming in the sea and enjoying a rare child-free break beside Wayne. ✨
That contrast made the Ibiza pictures feel even more striking.
On one side, Rebekah was defending herself after her show was criticised.
On the other, Coleen was looking relaxed, bronzed and completely unbothered.
Rebekah insisted in the series that “hell will freeze over” before she apologises to Coleen, saying she still believes she did nothing wrong. Her husband Jamie Vardy also defended her, claiming that people close to her know the truth and that it was painful watching her suffer.
But viewers hoping for major new details about the famous legal battle were reportedly left disappointed, with critics suggesting the show offered little fresh insight.
Coleen, meanwhile, has had her own television resurgence after winning over audiences during her time on I’m A Celebrity. Her calm, grounded personality and quiet humour helped reshape public perception, turning her into one of the most warmly received stars of the series.
That may explain why fans continue to watch her every move with fascination.
Her Ibiza break was not just another celebrity beach day.
It looked like a woman enjoying peace after years of headlines, court battles and public scrutiny.
A colourful bikini.
A dip in the sea.
A husband in holiday prints.
A group of close friends.
And no sign that she was letting the latest Rebekah drama disturb her sunshine. ☀️
For Coleen and Wayne Rooney, Ibiza has long been a place to switch off, reconnect and enjoy life away from the school run, football schedules and constant public attention.
This time, the timing made it even more symbolic.
As Rebekah fought to reclaim her narrative on television, Coleen seemed to be writing her own without saying a word.
Relaxed.
Confident.
And very much in the party spirit.
