Rooneys’ TV Launch With Disney+ Series Premiere

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Coleen and Wayne Rooney premiered their family reality series *The Real Rooneys* on Disney+, providing viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at their lives. This event also marked Rooney’s first public appearance ahead of his participation in the upcoming ITV show *I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!*, highlighting his transition from football to television.

Coleen and Wayne Rooney attended the premiere screening of their family reality series, *The Real Rooneys*, at Picturehouse Central cinema in London’s Piccadilly on Monday evening. The show, which will stream on Disney+, offers an inside look at the lives of the former England football captain and his family.

Wayne Rooney, dressed in a navy suit, appeared in good spirits and health as he made his first public appearance since reports emerged that he would participate in the upcoming season of the ITV reality show *I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!*. His wife, Coleen, wore an all-white ensemble consisting of slacks, shoes, a top, and a floor-length coat. Their four sons—Kai, 16; Klay, 13; Kit, 10; and Cass, eight—did not attend the screening.

Supporting the couple were Wayne’s longtime friend and former Manchester United colleague Phil Bardsley and his wife Tanya, along with television presenter Sian Welby. The event attracted attention as it marked Rooney’s first public engagement since news broke about his imminent involvement in *I’m a Celebrity*, a high-profile reality challenge set in the Australian jungle.

Rooney maintained a reserved demeanor when questioned about the show during a press conference for the Disney+ series. Sources close to the family confirmed that Rooney is enthusiastic about the opportunity, describing him as highly competitive and well-suited to the demanding nature of the program. The upcoming *I’m a Celebrity* season will follow his wife’s notable performance on the show two years prior, when Coleen finished as a finalist.

In preparation for the reality series and following his role as a pundit on *Match of the Day* since last year, Rooney has reportedly abstained from alcohol. Insiders indicated that he gave up drinking ahead of the 2022 World Cup and has continued this lifestyle choice to focus on his expanding television career and upcoming challenges. This shift in focus from his football career to media work has been attributed to his growing interest in television projects and personal discipline.

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