The ongoing drama between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, famously known as the “Wagatha Christie” feud, is far from over.
In fact, it’s reigniting with a new twist—Rebekah Vardy has reportedly landed a Netflix documentary deal, while Coleen Rooney is eyeing her own show with Disney+.
Rebekah Vardy’s Upcoming Netflix Documentary
Rebekah Vardy, 43, and her footballer husband Jamie Vardy, 38, are in talks with Netflix about a documentary that will follow Jamie’s incredible journey from non-league football to becoming a Premier League champion striker with Leicester City.
But it’s not just Jamie’s football career that will be in the spotlight—Rebekah and their glamorous family life are set to feature prominently as well.
Sources suggest that if the documentary resonates with viewers, a spin-off “at home with the Vardys” series might also be in the works.
The documentary deal is particularly significant for Rebekah as it could help cover some of her hefty legal costs.
After losing the high-profile Wagatha Christie libel case in 2022, Rebekah was left with a legal bill that included both her costs and a portion of Coleen’s—totaling around £3 million.
The Disney+ Deal for Coleen Rooney
Meanwhile, Coleen Rooney, 39, who is married to football legend Wayne Rooney, has secured her own big deal with Disney+.
After months of competition with Amazon, Disney+ came out on top, and the Rooneys’ £20 million mansion in Cheshire will serve as the backdrop for a fly-on-the-wall reality series.
Expected to be a family affair, the show will feature Coleen, Wayne, and their four children: Kai, 14, Kit, 11, Klay, 8, and Cass, 6.
Reports indicate that Coleen will be paid £5 million for the series, with the remainder of the budget going toward production costs.
This deal comes after Coleen triumphed in the Wagatha Christie trial, with the Rooneys’ net worth estimated to be around £134 million—substantially higher than the Vardys’ estimated £15 million.
Netflix’s Interest in the Vardys
Rebekah’s documentary deal with Netflix comes at a time when the platform is keen on tapping into controversial figures, as evidenced by the success of the 2023 David Beckham documentary.
A source close to the Vardy project shared that Netflix sees a similar potential in the Vardys, not just for their football connection, but for their complex personal lives.
The source mentioned that the success of the Beckham documentary—especially the intimate scenes of domestic life—was a major influence in securing the Vardys’ show.
Legal Costs Loom Over Rebekah Vardy
Despite her new career opportunities, Rebekah is still grappling with the fallout from the Wagatha Christie case.
After losing her libel case to Coleen, Rebekah had hoped to reduce the £1.85 million in court costs that she was ordered to pay Coleen.
However, her appeal was unsuccessful, and she now faces the daunting task of covering 90% of Coleen’s legal fees, which amounts to approximately £1.6 million.
In a statement, Rebekah’s team expressed their disappointment, saying, “We are respectfully disappointed that our appeal was not successful.
Now we just wish to move on and look to the future.”
The Ongoing Feud
As the Vardys and the Rooneys continue to build their media empires, the tension between the two families shows no sign of letting up.
With Coleen securing her own deal with Disney+ and Rebekah rising to the occasion with her Netflix documentary, both women are set to turn their personal lives into profitable ventures.
Fans of the Wagatha Christie saga will likely be keeping a close eye on both projects as they unfold.