Former England footballer Wayne Rooney is reported to be heading to Australia ahead of an “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” appearance, with several outlets describing his arrival at Manchester Airport and travel plans.
The reports frame Rooney as part of the show’s next jungle line-up, after his wife, Coleen, appeared on the programme two years earlier. One outlet also links public interest to the idea of a “jungle glow up,” while others focus on whether Rooney is among the most lucrative contestants. Metro says he has “no chance of winning” and points to the strength of the broader cast.
Coverage across outlets largely agrees on the core points: Rooney is tipped or reported to be joining the 2026 series, the trip to Australia is underway, and the programme’s cast includes other named celebrities. Differences mainly relate to emphasis—airport travel details and cast context versus salary claims and predictions about performance—rather than to the basic story itself.
