Wayne Rooney has joked that a popular children's television character influenced his decision to undergo a vasectomy. The former Manchester United and England striker made the comments on his BBC podcast, 'The Wayne Rooney Show'.
The 40-year-old said he 'hates' Mr Tumble, the CBeebies favourite, because he has had to sit through the programme with each of his four sons. 'It's got to the point now where I just can't. He's the reason I've got the snip,' Rooney told listeners.
The topic arose during a discussion about holidays, with co-host Kelly Somers mentioning that Mr Tumble performs at Butlins. Rooney shares sons Kai, Klay, Kit and Cass with wife Coleen. The admission prompted laughter in the studio, with football content creator Steve Bracknell joking, 'There's your headline! Mr Tumble made me have the snip - Rooney.'
Rooney underwent the procedure in 2018, shortly after the birth of his fourth son, Cass. In 2023, Coleen confirmed their family was complete, saying, 'Me and Wayne talking about him having a vasectomy... he said after this baby that's it, we're not having any more, and Wayne went in and got the snip.'
Meanwhile, Rooney's eldest son, Kai, is following in his father's footsteps at Manchester United's academy. The 15-year-old, who can play as a striker or winger, has shown promise at youth level.
