Rebekah Vardy has issued a scorching retort to former US President Donald Trump after he used her high-profile 'Wagatha Christie' legal battle as punchline material at a political rally.
The wife of footballer Jamie Vardy did not hold back after a video clip surfaced online showing Trump mocking the infamous feud between Vardy and Coleen Rooney. The clip, which quickly went viral, prompted an immediate and fiery response from Vardy on her own social media platform.
'Thanks for the mention...'
In a move that stunned her followers, Vardy directly quoted Trump's jibe on her Instagram Story, adding her own sardonic commentary. "Thanks for the mention, Donald Trump," she wrote, alongside a crying-with-laughter emoji, a display of defiance that was both swift and packed with sarcasm.
The original incident occurred when Trump, addressing a crowd, quipped about the complex libel case that captivated the British public. His throwaway remark was seized upon by commentators and fans alike, quickly spreading beyond political circles and into the realm of celebrity gossip.
A Legal Saga for the Ages
The 'Wagatha Christie' case, one of the most sensational celebrity trials in recent UK history, concluded in 2022. It saw Coleen Rooney successfully defend herself against a libel claim brought by Vardy after Rooney publicly accused Vardy of leaking private stories to the press.
The case generated endless headlines, memes, and even talk of a potential TV drama, cementing its place in pop culture folklore. For Trump to reference it indicates just how far the story's reach extended beyond British shores.
Vardy's sharp and very public clapback has been met with a mixed reaction online. Some have praised her for showing thick skin and a sense of humour in the face of mockery from a world leader, while others have questioned engaging with the comment at all.
One thing is certain: the 'Wagatha Christie' saga, much to the fascination of the public, simply refuses to die.
