Wayne Rooney has been spotted at Manchester Airport with his manager Paul Stretford, apparently beginning his journey to Australia after reports that he will appear on I'm a Celebrity this November.
The former Manchester United forward has been tipped as one of 12 new campmates for the 2026 series of the ITV show, which launches on Monday, November 16. The speculation follows 2024, when his wife Coleen reached the final in the Australian jungle.
Reported as 'most expensive booking'
It now appears that I'm a Celebrity's supposedly "most expensive booking" is making the trip down under. Rooney is understood to be flying from Manchester to Singapore, where he will take a connecting flight to New South Wales.
His wife and sons were not with him at the airport, but he was escorted by security to his plane.
Journey details and next steps
Rooney was accompanied by his manager but not his family during the airport departure. The series is expected to begin on November 16, with further announcements likely in the coming days.
