The world of online gaming and celebrity banter has collided in a hilarious new prank, with Coleen Rooney finding herself an unwitting participant in a joke played on her husband, Wayne, by internet sensation Angry Ginge.
From the Pitch to the Pro Clubs
Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, is set to become a household name when he enters the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle this Sunday. The 24-year-old Twitch and YouTube star is no stranger to the spotlight, having previously appeared on ITV for Soccer Aid, where he lined up alongside Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney.
Their friendship, however, was forged the previous year through playing EA FC together. Angry Ginge co-founded the Girth N Turf squad, which recruited Rooney to help climb the Pro Clubs rankings. It was during one of these gaming sessions that a now-infamous exchange went viral.
The X-Rated Insult That Started It All
After a match, Rooney told his teammates on a live broadcast, "If yous want us back, I'll be back." Angry Ginge jokingly replied, "You can come back tomorrow, mate. Don't be sh*t again." Without missing a beat, Rooney fired back with a brutal, "Ah, you ginger c***!" The clip spread like wildfire across social media, cementing their playful rivalry.
The Prank That Ensnared Coleen
The gaming banter took a more elaborate turn with a mischievous prank that ultimately involved Coleen Rooney. Angry Ginge recounted the story during one of his streams. "I said to him [Rooney], 'Training 8-11,'" the YouTuber explained.
"Next thing you know, 10 o'clock in the morning, I'm in bed trying to get to sleep and I get a phone call from Rooney." The football legend was confused, asking if they were still training. Angry Ginge, already laughing, played along.
Rooney revealed he had been up since 7:30 am with his controller in hand, ready for the virtual session. The prank had serious real-world consequences for the Rooney household. "He goes, 'I've had to tell my missus that I can't do the school run because I've got training,'" Angry Ginge continued, barely able to contain his laughter. "I am genuinely not joking when I say that, I cannot put into words how much I have p***ed myself." This left Coleen to handle the school run alone.
As Angry Ginge prepares to face his fear of Australia's wildlife on I'm A Celebrity, this story serves as a reminder of the streamer's talent for creating unforgettable, viral moments.
