Wayne Rooney Rules Out Joining 2025 I’m A Celebrity Cast

Wayne Rooney and his future on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! has been a hot topic among football and reality TV fans, especially after his wife Coleen Rooney’s headline-making stint in the Australian jungle in 2024. With speculation mounting, the Manchester United legend has now clarified his position regarding joining the 2025 line-up, putting the rumors to rest.

Wayne Rooney Addresses I’m A Celebrity Speculation

Wayne Rooney, iconic former Manchester United and England striker, has become a household name both for his footballing achievements and his family’s growing presence in the media spotlight. The conversation around Wayne possibly joining the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! cast picked up steam after Coleen’s successful appearance last season, where she finished as runner-up and gained a significant boost in public profile.

Speaking candidly on The Wayne Rooney Show, the football legend set the record straight: “I spoke to Angryginge last night and he was still in England, so I don’t know if he is [going in]. Ginge is a great lad and I’ve seen who’s been linked, so if he is in there, I’m sure he’ll be really entertaining. If he and Aitch are in it, I’m gutted I didn’t go in because the three of us could have been real fun in there. I’d be all right with the food, but I get bored—some of the challenges, the snakes, that big ostrich a few years ago—I wouldn’t like that. I love the show and obviously Coleen was in it last year, so maybe at some point, but not this year, unfortunately.”

Why Wayne Rooney Hasn’t Joined the Jungle

Rooney’s demanding football career kept him out of the reality TV spotlight for years. After his legendary playing days at Manchester United and Everton, he quickly transitioned to coaching, taking on roles at Derby County, D.C. United, Birmingham City, and Plymouth Argyle. When Coleen ventured to Australia in 2024, Rooney was managing at Home Park, watching her jungle trials from afar.

Since stepping down from club management in December 2024, Rooney has kept busy working as a TV pundit for Match of the Day and Amazon Prime. With his schedule packed with Premier League and upcoming 2026 World Cup commitments, the timing has simply never lined up for a reality TV detour.

Coleen Rooney’s Star Continues to Rise

Coleen’s time on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! was transformative, catapulting her from football WAG to a brand in her own right. Celebrity and PR expert Chad Teixeira predicted her post-show ventures could net up to £40 million over the next five years, with Coleen’s marketability now rivaling—or even surpassing—her husband’s.

This surge in fame has also led to a lucrative new chapter for the Rooneys. The couple reportedly signed a £10 million deal with Disney+ for a docuseries titled “At Home With,” set to give fans unprecedented access to their family life and to “set the record straight” on longstanding rumors.

Wayne Rooney Weighs Future Reality TV Appearances

Wayne Rooney has never completely ruled out the idea of joining I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in the future. He has made it clear, however, that shows like Strictly Come Dancing aren’t on his radar: “Definitely not Strictly! I can’t dance. [But] I’m A Celebrity is something I would never say no to, of course,” Rooney previously commented. “It’s the one show we’ve both said we’d do. So, you never know, but for now, I have other things I’m focusing on.”

Given the excitement surrounding his friends Angryginge and Aitch potentially joining the 2025 cast, Rooney admits the camaraderie would have made for good television. Still, with major football punditry roles and his Disney+ series coming up, reality TV will have to wait.

The Rooneys: From Football Royalty to Media Power Couple

With Coleen’s success on I’m A Celebrity and the couple’s new docuseries, the Rooneys are experiencing a major shift from sports icons to media influencers. Industry insiders believe they could even rival the likes of the Beckhams or Kardashians in cultural impact, especially as they open up about personal and professional challenges in their upcoming show.

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Opinion: Is Reality TV on the Cards for Wayne Rooney?

It’s clear Wayne Rooney remains open to new experiences, but he’s focused on his football and media career for now. While fans may have to wait to see him in the jungle alongside the likes of Angryginge and Aitch, his transparency and good humor about the possibility keeps the door open for the future. If he ever does decide to swap match analysis for bushtucker trials, it would surely make for must-see television.