A journalist who spent a day with Rebekah Vardy at her family home a decade ago has defended her character, claiming she is 'viewed too harshly'. Robert Crampton visited the Vardy household in Melton Mowbray when Jamie Vardy was playing for Leicester City.
Writing in The Times, Crampton recalled that Rebekah was in hair and make-up upon his arrival, while Jamie was 'nowhere to be seen'. Despite the initial impression, he believes there is 'more to her' than the public perception, especially following the 'Wagatha Christie' court case.
Crampton noted that Rebekah considers the term 'WAG' derogatory and that she 'freely admitted' viewing her husband's football success as a 'financial opportunity'. He also highlighted a moment where she told her daughter she needed to 'earn it' before getting a debit card.
The journalist's reflections come ahead of ITV's new three-part series, The Vardys, airing Tuesday, June 2, from 9pm to 10pm. The show will cover the family's moves, including their time in Italy, and the Wagatha Christie saga.
