Rebekah Vardy has declared that 'hell will freeze over' before she apologises to Coleen Rooney, reigniting the infamous Wagatha Christie row that has simmered for seven years. In a fiery statement, the 44-year-old WAG insisted she would never say sorry for something she did not do, despite a costly legal defeat that left her with an estimated £3 million bill.
The Origins of the Feud
The war between the two footballers' wives began in 2019 when Coleen, 40, accused Rebekah of leaking stories about her and husband Wayne Rooney to the press. Coleen turned detective, blocking everyone from viewing her Instagram stories except Rebekah. She then planted fictional tales, including a flooded basement and a trip to a gender selection clinic in Mexico. When these stories appeared in the media, Coleen publicly named Rebekah as the source, sparking a media storm.
The Libel Case
Rebekah sued Coleen for libel in 2020, but the case was dismissed in July 2022 after a high-profile trial. The judge ruled that Coleen's accusations were substantially true. Rebekah was ordered to pay a significant portion of Coleen's legal fees, totalling around £3 million. Despite this, Rebekah remains defiant.
Rebekah's Latest Statement
Speaking to The Sun, Rebekah said: 'I'm never going to apologise for something I didn't do. Hell will freeze over before I do that.' She added: 'It's over, it's done, I'm not going to carry on living in the past. I'm so f***ing bored of it.' However, the feud shows no signs of ending, with Rebekah making several digs at Coleen.
Alternative Theories and Jibes
Rebekah has previously suggested her account was hacked, claiming: 'If you thought this was happening, you could have told me & I could have changed my passwords.' She also took a swipe at Coleen's sex life, joking about camel testicles and referencing Wayne Rooney. In another interview, she accused Coleen of trying to imitate her career, saying: 'She's following in my footsteps. I think she always wanted my life.'
The Impact on Coleen
In her Disney+ documentary, Coleen revealed the legal battle took a toll on her health, causing anxiety and reactive arthritis. She said: 'It stripped me of my character, and I didn't want to socialise with people. It was not a nice place to be.'
Wayne's Fascination with the Law
Wayne Rooney was reportedly so fascinated by the court proceedings that he considered studying law. He even applied to Nottingham University but later decided against it. Coleen's lawyer joked that Wayne was 'bang up for asking a few questions' if given a gown and wig.
Attempts at Reconciliation
Rebekah claimed she invited Coleen for coffee at Caffè Nero to make peace, but the offer was not taken up. She said: 'Let bygones be bygones. You can't hold grudges forever.' However, with Rebekah's latest fiery statement, a truce seems unlikely.
