Coleen Rooney has made her TikTok debut, using her first video on the platform to send husband Wayne Rooney a good-luck message ahead of his appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
The 40-year-old shared the video on Wednesday, revealing that she decided to join TikTok after discovering that her husband had also signed up.
Speaking directly to the camera, Coleen said: “Hi everyone, I’ve just seen that Wayne’s joined TikTok and I thought he can’t be on TikTok and I’m not, so here I am and you’ll be seeing a lot more of me.”
A montage featuring clips from her recent glamorous work appearances played before she addressed Wayne’s upcoming jungle adventure.
Coleen Says Family Cannot Wait to Watch Wayne
Coleen admitted that she was still finding it difficult to believe that the former footballer was preparing to enter the jungle.
She said: “I just wanna say a massive good luck to Wayne going into the jungle, I can’t believe he’s actually going in, but he’s there and ready to go and me and the kids can’t wait to watch. I hope you all enjoy it too.”
She also shared footage from her own appearance on the ITV reality show in 2024, when she finished as runner-up.
The clips showed Coleen participating in several Bushtucker Trials, alongside affectionate moments featuring her and Wayne together.
The couple have four sons: Kai, 17, Klay, 13, Kit, 10, and Cass, eight.
Wayne Rooney Also Makes His TikTok Debut
Wayne joined TikTok earlier on Wednesday, introducing himself in a short video accompanied by a montage of highlights from his football career.
The 41-year-old explained that he had been encouraged to join the platform and was following instructions to introduce himself to viewers.
“Hello everyone, I’ve been told I need to join TikTok and I’ve also been told I’ve got to introduce myself so, I’m Wayne,” he said.
He added: “I am going in the jungle, so I will see you all on here when I get back.”
Wayne Reportedly Offered More Than Coleen for Jungle Appearance
Wayne is reportedly receiving a higher fee than his wife earned for her appearance on the ITV programme.
Coleen reportedly secured a record-breaking £1.5million for her 2024 stint on the show.
Wayne will join a line-up featuring Joanna Page, Ade Adepitan, Sharky, Chloe Burrows, Ricky Wilson, AJ Odudu, Claire Sweeney, Jack Skipper, Mariella Frostrup and Leomie Anderson.
Leigh Francis is also expected to enter the jungle as a late arrival.
Ahead of the programme, Wayne described the experience as potentially the biggest television exposure of his career.
“This is probably the biggest exposure I’ve ever had, being on TV every night for three weeks,” he said.
He added that he hoped viewers would see him as a genuine person, describing himself as a fun person who enjoys playing pranks.
Wayne Opens Up About Weight Loss and Lifestyle Changes
The former Manchester United and England striker has undergone a noticeable physical transformation in recent months after making changes to his lifestyle.
Speaking to the Daily Mail last month, Wayne said he had worked hard in the gym to lose weight and dismissed speculation that he had used weight-loss injections.
Addressing rumours that he had been taking weight-loss medication, he said: “Apparently I’ve seen recently I’ve been taking this pen thing about me.
It’s a shame, because I’m working really hard to lose weight. Apparently I’ve been on the pen.”
Since moving away from football management, Wayne has taken on television punditry, podcasting and other media opportunities.
He said the changes in his professional life had helped him achieve a better balance between work and his personal life.
Rooney Says He Has Become More Present for His Family
Wayne also reflected on the difficulties he experienced after retiring from professional football.
He admitted that he had fallen into an unhealthy routine, drinking too much and neglecting regular training.
“When I stopped playing, I got in a rut, I was drinking too much and not getting into the routine of training,” he explained.
He said he eventually decided to make changes so he could spend more quality time with Coleen and their children.
“I’ve found more balance,” he said, adding that the changes had helped him return to a much better place.
He also explained that he had become more involved in family life and was now more present for his wife and children.
Coleen Encouraged Wayne to Have His Nose Surgery
Wayne also revealed that Coleen encouraged him to undergo surgery to correct problems with his nose.
The former footballer had broken his nose while playing for DC United in the United States, leaving him with difficulties breathing through one nostril.
Coleen revealed that she had encouraged him to have the procedure partly because of his snoring.
“I tried to get him to do it because of his snoring,” she said.
Wayne clarified that the surgery was necessary because he could not properly clear one side of his nose.
He admitted that he was still experiencing some discomfort following the operation.
“It’s actually really lucky I’ve got no black eyes, but I’ve still got two plastic tubes up my nose, which are coming out very soon. I can’t wait for them to come out,” he said.
He explained that the procedure involved incisions beneath his nostrils, which had subsequently been stitched.
Wayne Emerges as Early Favourite to Win I’m A Celebrity
Despite not yet entering the jungle, Wayne has already emerged as an early favourite to win this year’s series.
According to odds published by William Hill, the former footballer is currently leading the betting at 11/4 to be crowned King of the Jungle.
