An expert has said that Coleen Rooney apparently isn’t doing I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! for the money despite getting the ‘highest fee ever’.

Yep, ‘Wagatha Christie’ herself is heading into the jungle as the line-up for this year’s series for the ITV show has been revealed.

Alongside the WAG icon, the likes of Tulisa, Love Island star Maura Higgins and boxing legend Barry McGuigan are set to head in.

But topping all the names, it’s been said Coleen is I’m A Celeb’s biggest ever signing as she’s reportedly bagged a deal surpassing the controversial £1.5 million fee Nigel Farage got last year.

According to PR expert and Press Box PR’s Head of Talent Lynn Carratt though, cash isn’t everything.

“I don’t believe for her it is about the money,” she says on behalf of Slingo.

“She and Wayne already have enough money to last them the rest of their lives. Coleen built a successful career for herself in the past but she turned down a lot of opportunities when she became a mum.

“She even upped sticks from her beloved Liverpool to live in Washington while Wayne played for DC United. His career came first.”

And with Wayne now working in the UK again, Carratt says it’s ‘Coleen’s time to pick back up her career and develop it’, adding how she will want to ‘make her family proud’.

The expert sums up: “There is no better show to do it on than I’m Celebrity, as it can show how likeable and tenacious a person can be.”

She also went on to point out how many millions Coleen could ‘definitely make’ if she does well in fashion and family brands with her being paid ‘£3 million back in 2010’ by Asda to front a campaign.

Of course, as fans will know, Coleen’s rival Rebekah Vardy had her own go on the show in 2017 when she was the fourth star to be evicted after 16 days in the jungle.

“So I’m sure Coleen will be aiming to top that,” Carratt adds.

And with so many of us having been hooked on the drama and court case between the pair of WAGs, there’s no denying people will be hoping she spills the tea in camp.

The full I’m a Celebrity 2024 line-up

· Coleen Rooney

· Danny Jones

· Oti Mabuse

· Alan Halsall

· GK Barry

· Dean McCullough

· Tulisa

· Jane Moore

· Melvin Odoom

· Maura Higgins

· Barry McGuigan

· Rev Richard Coles

Coleen Rooney has lifted the lid on her involvement in I’m A Celebrity, while addressing potential trial exemption rumours.

Best known for being married to Wayne Rooney and her involvement in the infamous ‘Wagatha Christie’ case, the mother-of-four has taken to Instagram to speak to her one million followers about her involvement in the reality TV show for the first time.

Confirming her involvement as one of the contestants in the jungle this year, alongside the likes of GK Barry, Maura Higgins and more, she also addressed rumours about her health.

The 38-year-old posted the video on her account last night (11 November), despite some contestants already touching down in Australia.

She spoke about how she had ‘prepared’ to leave her kids, announcing for the first time: “I can confirm, I am going in the jungle”, further adding, “do you know what, they’ve asked me for so many years now and I’ve just always said ‘no’ or put it off.”

In the video, Coleen revealed two whiteboards behind her that were covered in writing, outlining the children’s timetables and information for those taking care of them in her absence.

But as she is said to become the highest ever I’m a Celeb earner, Coleen will finally be appearing on the ITV programme, explaining that the young ages of her four sons meant that she turned the show down in the past.

However, she also addressed reports that recently suggested that her reactive arthritis, which was said to be a consequence of her legal battle with Rebekah Vardy, would stop her from taking part in some trials on I’m a Celebrity.

Coleen explained: “I’m looking forward to doing the trials. There’s been a lot of news saying that I can’t do trials because of certain illnesses and that, but I can confirm I can do every trial.

“So I am not excluded from any – that was just a load of rubbish, and I am, yeah, I’m looking forward to it,” she admitted.

Alongside the announcement, Coleen revealed that she also left some soft toys and letters for her children so they would ‘know that I am constantly thinking of them.’

“Don’t get me wrong. I am really anxious about leaving the kids. That’s my biggest thing, and [sic] for weeks and months that’s been on my mind, but I’ve come to terms with it,” Coleen further explained.

She also said: “I’ve planned, I’ve prepped. I’ve got an army of people, family, friends, school friends all helping out with the kids, so they are going to be fine, and they are probably going to have a great time when I’m away.”

Coleen Rooney is expected to receive the ‘highest fee ever’ for taking part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.

Coleen, 38, has been announced as one of 12 celebrities heading into the jungle this year, with other contestants including N-Dubz singer Tulisa, Love Island star Maura Higgins and boxing promoter Barry McGuigan.

The show will begin on Sunday 17 November and usually runs for three weeks.

Mum-of-four Coleen is apparently a huge fan of the show, and while she’s reportedly been asked before, it seems this year is finally her time to take part.

Interestingly enough, her courtroom rival Rebekah Vardy was actually on the 2017 version of the show, where she was the third campmate to be eliminated from the jungle.

It’s fair to say Coleen is one of the biggest names in this year’s line-up, and according to The Sun on Sunday, she’s actually the show’s biggest ever signing, bagging a deal that surpasses the £1.5 million fee that Nigel Farage secured last year.

LADbible has reached out to ITV for comment.

Although known for her Wagatha Christie fame, Coleen is mum to Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, six, meanwhile husband Wayne is currently based in Devon as manager of Plymouth Argyle.

Ever since she was confirmed to be taking part, viewers have wondered whether Coleen might open up on the infamous case with fellow WAG, Rebekah.

The footballers’ wives were embroiled in a High Court libel case following Coleen’s viral social media post in October 2019, for which she said she carried out a ‘sting operation’ and accused Rebekah of leaking ‘false stories’ about her private life to the press.

In the end, Vardy lost the libel case she brought against Coleen and was ordered to pay up to £1.5m in legal fees.

A documentary on Disney+ followed, titled Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story.

Also expected to appear in the jungle this year is McFly star Danny Jones, dancer and presenter Oti Mabuse, Corrie star Alan Halsall – who plays Tyrone Dobbs – and TikToker GK Barry.

Radio 1 host Dean McCullough will also be heading Down Under, as well as singer Tulisa.

Heading into the jungle will mark a TV comeback for the N-Dubz star as she returns following a long health battle.

Other participants include Loose Women star Jane Moore, Rev Richard Coles, radio presenter Melvin Odoom, boxing promoter Barry McGuigan and Love Island star Maura Higgins.

The Christmas ads have started playing, the supermarkets are full of party food and you’re gearing up to spend your nights in front of the telly.

Yep, the big signs that I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is about to start again.

The ITV show returns to TV this weekend and the stars are now being spotted jetting off to Australia, ready to enter the jungle.

Coleen Rooney has been tipped as this year’s headline signing, reportedly receiving the highest ever fee to appear on the show. And earlier today (11 November) the iconic ‘investigator’ was spotted at Manchester Airport ready to fly Down Under.

So, as Wagatha Christie and others make their way, here’s the reported full I’m A Celeb line up to get you excited:

Coleen Rooney

The mum-of-four is on her way and is said to be a big fan of the show which ‘it’s….. Rebekah Vardy’ herself took part in back in 2017.

Leaving Manchester this morning, Rooney apparently doesn’t appear to be doing I’m A Celeb for the money as an expert previously explaining it’s her opportunity to develop her career and ‘make her family proud’.

Barry McGuigan

The boxing promoter touched down in Australia today, ready to prove himself after previously taking the p**s out of Amir Khan for failing a Bushtucker Trial.

McGuigan is said to have been a late addition to the line-up following Ally McCoist dropping out and even has an awkward link to one of the other stars.

GK Barry

The podcaster also landed in Aus earlier on, and told The Mirror she’d ‘drank a bottle of wine’ on the flight. Finding the journey ‘horrendous’ and unable to really confirm she’s going to be on I’m A Celeb, she said: “I am here to go to a retreat, just one with nature.”

The TikToker isn’t the first influencer to go on the show, following Nella Rose last year.

Dean McCullough

The 32-year-old has arrived and said he’s Down Under to ‘pick up two koalas’ he’s adopted, named ‘Anthony and Declan’.

The BBC Radio 1 DJ was asked if he’d be worried about any snakes or spiders and responded: “I’m alright, I have dealt with enough snakes in my life. It’s not the snakes you need to be worried about.”

Tulisa

The N-Dubz member was spotted in Australia yesterday, seemingly ready to make her big TV comeback.

Apparently, Tulisa has been considered for the show for some time but ‘she’s never wanted to consider it’.

But now, a decade since she left The X Factor and off the back of her group’s tour, it seems like the right time.

Alan Halsall

No series of I’m A Celeb is complete without a soap star, so the Corrie actor is fulfilling that this year.

The 42-year-old landed in Brisbane on Sunday and told reporters he was just there ‘to play golf’.

Danny Jones

The McFly star was the first campmate spotted landing in Australia over the weekend, guitar in arm to keep him company before filming begins.

With it being previously reported Tommy Fury pulled out of appearing, it’s said Jones is his replacement – making him the second member of the band to take on the jungle, following winner Dougie Poynter in 2011.

Oti Mabuse

From being a professional on Strictly Come Dancing and judging Dancing on Ice to hosting her documentary, Mabuse has become quite the household name.

The 34-year-old is pretty well loved and ‘always guaranteed to be great fun’.

Maura Higgins

Another late addition following Fury’s supposed exit, the Love Island star will be swapping the villa for the jungle camp.

Known for her sense of humour and straight-talking, she’ll be bringing the spice this year.

Rev Richard Coles

The former BBC radio host (there’s a theme here) is taking to the jungle and will apparently have some ‘wild’ tales to tell.

Wonder if the priest will be saying a few prayers before chomping down on some gross food and animal bits?

Jane Moore

Another Loose Women star (joining Barry), because I’m A Celeb doesn’t seem right without any of them.

The 62-year-old is ready for her next challenge as she takes on the jungle Down Under.

Melvin Odoom

Time for a new radio show from the jungle? Joining McCullough, this makes two current BBC Radio 1 presenters on the series this year.

He’d been rumoured to take part back in 2021 but turned it down.

“I think it’s an amazing show to watch,” he said at the time.

“I think it’s so entertaining, but I don’t think I could hack being in the jungle. I’d be too, too scared.”