The newest person to grace our television screens as part of this year’s “I’m A celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” cast is Coleen Rooney, otherwise known as the wife of ex-football player Wayne Rooney. She reportedly negotiated a record-breaking fee for her appearance, a career high point.
Record-Breaking Fee for ‘I’m A Celebrity’
38, Coleen Rooney has, according to reports, become the highest ever paid contestant on ‘I’m A Celebrity. It is believed that she got at least £1.5 million this year, more than previous contestants, including Nigel Farage (also £1.5 million) in 2023. The large amount seemed to be a testament to her considerable popularity, and something of a gamble on her appearance on the show.
Potential Incomes After The Show
However, Coleen’s time in the jungle is also likely to lead to lucrative opportunities beyond her appearance fee. Public relations specialists estimate she could earn as much as £10 million from brand endorsements, media deals and the such. Side note: Her down-to-earth self and courageousness in the face of the challenges presented on the show have garnered a large following and made her a highly marketable person to work with.
Net worth of Wayne Rooney and Current Work
Wayne Rooney ($170 million net worth). He will be best remembered for his football career, where he became both Manchester United and England’s all-time leading goalscorer. After retiring, Wayne moved to management and is the current head coach of EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle. Yet his job as manager is under threat; the team has performed poorly lately and speculation has been rife that the end is nigh for him.
Coleen Rooney’s Financial Independence
Historically, Wayne has been the main bread winner in the Rooney family. Coleen’s wealth has also been boosted by her last couple of projects, including “I’m A Celebrity”. Add in possible paydays for endorsements and television-projects, and she potentially clears Wayne — whose current income play is roughly 200k no problem, a turn of events for them both.
Public Response and Future Plans
The response to Coleen’s time in the “I’m A Celebrity” camp has been largely positive. Her courage and authenticity during the series’ trials have endeared her to viewers, serving to bolster her public image. Her well received introduction in the series will surely open more doors for her in the television and media space. Keeping her at the top in the industry now and in the future.
Simply put, Coleen Rooney has made a ‘I’m A Celebrity’ engagement fee. That the only factor which come close to meeting that challenge will be joining that same company, bringing dreams laughing and the only other figureWould won’t come close to achieving such a challenge. With Wayne Rooney’s own considerable net worth and continued success as a football manager, the Rooney household remains a source of intrigue and financial achievement.
