Rebekah Vardy

COLEEN Rooney and rival Rebekah Vardy last night shared festive family snaps online — as a dramatisation of their Wagatha Christie legal row played.

[Rebekah](https://www.thesun.ie/who/rebekah-vardy/), 40, and four of her five children — Taylor, ten, Sofia, seven, Finley, four, and Olivia, three — were at Belton House, Lincs. [she accused Rebekah of leaking stories about her](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9823730/rebekah-vardy-explosive-channel-4-drama-first-look/). [Michael Sheen](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/326107/michael-sheen-age-dating-films/).

A two-part Channel 4 series recounts the Wagatha Christie trial.

When Sherborne says it was a “shame” that messages between Watt and journalists who had allegedly been given stories were “lying at the bottom of the sea in Davy Jones’s locker”, Vardy replies, “Who is Davy Jones?” and the courtroom erupts in laughter. But other than the discussion of slang term “FFS” and the meaning of the “crying with laughter” emoji, the drama leaves out a lot of the back-and-forth about social media terminology. In the final episode, Vardy is seen emotionally storming out of the court room before the concluding statements are made. On top of that, in the drama, it’s claimed that Wayne Rooney asked Jamie Vardy if his wife could “calm down” and cut back on her media activities during the Euro 2016 football tournament because it was causing “distractions” for the England team. Davy Jones’s locker is a metaphor for the bottom of the sea, and it’s used in reference to ships that have sunk and sailors who have drowned and remain in the depths of the ocean. In the drama’s depiction of the trial, Vardy says to the judge: “I don’t know whether they’re laughing emojis or if they’re crying.” To which Sherborne replies: “OK, crying with laughter.” Not only is watching a judge and Vardy interpret the meaning of an emoji very funny, this also happened in the actual trial. First of all, Rooney alleges that Vardy moved seats during a match at the Euros so that she could sit behind her. Vardy, for the record, has to explain what the slang term “FFS” means, asking the judge “can I?” before revealing that it means “for f***’s sake”. It’s also difficult to believe that Vardy texted Watt saying, “Wow [face with steam from nose emoji] that’s war x,” in regards to Rooney’s claims that Vardy had been leaking information, but yes, this really did happen – and was used as evidence in court. We realised that all the tweets and reports from the trial had just scratched the surface.” Here’s a rundown on how truthful the drama really is. This becomes palpable when Vardy insists, under oath, that she was watching Gemma Collins “faceplant” on Dancing on Ice, and that’s why she didn’t reply to one of her agent’s texts. Vardy v Rooney recounts events as far back as 2019, when Rooney put on her detective hat to decipher who, of the 300 followers on her private Instagram account, could be leaking information to the press about her.

Rebekah Vardy shared a festive snap of her kids wrapped up against the cold as the much-hyped Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama is set to debut on Channel 4 ...

She told The Sun: "I was having serious panic attacks. [Rebekah](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/rebekah-vardy-daughters-wear-matching-28618440) told fans she could do with an easier ride next year after losing the Wagatha Christie trial against [Coleen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/coleen-rooney). Sharing an image of a man on the phone with the caption: "Me calling God to make sure I'm not on his 'strongest warriors' list again for 2023," Rebekah sounded like she needed a break. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) player Wayne is reportedly keen for people to 'know the truth' about went on in one of the most watched trials in recent history. The mum-of-five lost the case and looked like she was keen to put the past behind her as she posed with her kids for a festive pic today. [Rebekah Vardy](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/rebekah-vardy-says-shes-one-28740753) has posted a cute family snap ahead of tonight's must-see Wagatha Christie drama on [Channel 4](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/channel-4).

Rebekah Vardy shared a sweet snap of herself and her children getting into the Christmas spirit, hours before Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama will air on ...

The show is running at Wyndham’s Theatre until January 10. In the post, widely shared in October 2019, Coleen said she had carried out a months-long “sting operation” and accused Rebekah of leaking “false stories” about her private life to the press. Her sleuthing efforts saw her dubbed “Wagatha Christie” in reference to the popular mystery writer Agatha Christie and the term referring to sportsmen’s wives and girlfriends. [Wagatha Christie](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/wagatha-christie) case and sees tensions rise as the legal battle plays out in the courtroom. Rebekah and four of her five children were wrapped up warm against the winter chill in puffer jackets and hats in the picture she shared on her Instagram. [Coleen Rooney](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/coleen-rooney) and Harry Potter star Natalia Tena as Rebekah and will air tonight.

This drama is basically a blow-by-blow re-enactment of the Wagatha Christie trial – but when court transcripts are this daft, what more do you need?

It clearly wanted to be first out of the traps more than it wanted to be the cleverest or most considered. And it doesn’t do anything more than it purported to be doing from the off – retelling a daft story and revelling in its very daftness. When it appeared in the Sun, she knew she had her woman, and unmasked her in a public post. And even secondhand, it will never not be funny to hear a member of the (then) Queen’s Counsel be required to quote the text message “she better not cunt me off”. She also thought Vardy was keen to develop her own public profile, and therefore to keep a good, tip-based relationship with the tabloids. All the best bits have been whomped together and a bow, in the form of Michael Sheen as Rooney’s lawyer David Sherborne, stuck on top to make it feel that bit more special.

Vardy V Rooney: A Courtroom Drama explores the infamous WAGatha Christie case that saw Coleen Rooney's suspicions first aroused by Rebekah Vardy's very ...

But when Rebekah asked Coleen about it, the latter said her kids had been messing with her phone and granted her access once more. The Marriage Post must have only been uploaded to the Private Instagram Account for a few hours at most before being taken down." I thought it would be a way of avoiding having to speak to everyone individually in response to their messages," she explained. And finding that Coleen's Instagram post was 'substantially true', she added: "The evidence... Knowing that Rebekah had links with The Sun, she initially blocked her. Have you got a story to share?

A dramatic retelling of the Wagatha Christie case launches on Channel 4 on Wednesday.

[Manchester city centre street taped off with police at scene](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/breaking-manchester-city-centre-street-25804180.amp) [Homes on tragic Awaab Ishak's estate were finally inspected... In 2019, the two ‘WAGs’ – the wives of [Manchester United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) legend [Wayne Rooney](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/wayne-rooney) and Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy – caused a media frenzy when Rooney accused Vardy of selling fake stories about her to the press. She is set to appear in the next installment of the Keanu Reeves-led action franchise John Wick, currently slated for a 2023 release. Her other credits include roles in Channel 4’s Shameless, Black Mirror, and The Mandalorian on She appeared throughout seasons one to three, and reprised her role in season six, a return that was ultimately short-lived. Known as Tonks, she was an ally of the young wizard, a member of the Order of the Phoenix, and wife to former Hogwarts professor Remus Lupin. [Disney+](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/disney). Now the high-profile case has been dramatised in Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama, a two-part film that recreates the defamation case and explores the huge impact it had on the two women. In the drama, Rebekah Vardy will be played by British actress Natalia Tena. Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama airs on Wednesday (December 21), and recounts the infamous High Court trial from earlier this year. [Coleen Rooney](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/colleen-rooney) and [Rebekah Vardy](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/rebekah-vardy-issues-statement-after-24626042), dubbed the [Wagatha Christie](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/wagatha-christie-libel-case-verdict-24608358) case. [Channel 4](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/channel-4) drama.

Vardy vs Rooney: A Courtroom Drama began airing on Wednesday with viewers getting to relive the drama of the WAGs libel trial.

Drama: The former friends first publicly fell out in 2019 when Coleen accused Rebekah of leaking posts from her private Instagram account to The Sun The former friends first publicly fell out in 2019 when Coleen accused Rebekah of leaking posts from her private Instagram account to The Sun. Missing from the outing was their eldest son Kai, 13. Meanwhile, Rebekah took her children for a day out at Belton House in Lincolnshire hours before the show aired. Family: Rebekah took her children for a day out at Belton House in Lincolnshire hours before the show aired [Coleen Rooney](/tvshowbiz/coleen-rooney/index.html)and [Rebekah Vardy](/tvshowbiz/rebekah-vardy/index.html)both shared festival family photos as the dramatisation of their [Wagatha Christie trial plays out on TV](/tvshowbiz/article-11563991/This-World-Cup-Final-Vardy-vs-Rooney-Courtroom-Drama-viewers-reveal-theyre-hooked.html).

A two-part Channel 4 series recounts the Wagatha Christie trial.

When Sherborne says it was a “shame” that messages between Watt and journalists who had allegedly been given stories were “lying at the bottom of the sea in Davy Jones’s locker”, Vardy replies, “Who is Davy Jones?” and the courtroom erupts in laughter. But other than the discussion of slang term “FFS” and the meaning of the “crying with laughter” emoji, the drama leaves out a lot of the back-and-forth about social media terminology. In the final episode, Vardy is seen emotionally storming out of the court room before the concluding statements are made. On top of that, in the drama, it’s claimed that Wayne Rooney asked Jamie Vardy if his wife could “calm down” and cut back on her media activities during the Euro 2016 football tournament because it was causing “distractions” for the England team. Davy Jones’s locker is a metaphor for the bottom of the sea, and it’s used in reference to ships that have sunk and sailors who have drowned and remain in the depths of the ocean. In the drama’s depiction of the trial, Vardy says to the judge: “I don’t know whether they’re laughing emojis or if they’re crying.” To which Sherborne replies: “OK, crying with laughter.” Not only is watching a judge and Vardy interpret the meaning of an emoji very funny, this also happened in the actual trial. First of all, Rooney alleges that Vardy moved seats during a match at the Euros so that she could sit behind her. Vardy, for the record, has to explain what the slang term “FFS” means, asking the judge “can I?” before revealing that it means “for f***’s sake”. It’s also difficult to believe that Vardy texted Watt saying, “Wow [face with steam from nose emoji] that’s war x,” in regards to Rooney’s claims that Vardy had been leaking information, but yes, this really did happen – and was used as evidence in court. We realised that all the tweets and reports from the trial had just scratched the surface.” Here’s a rundown on how truthful the drama really is. This becomes palpable when Vardy insists, under oath, that she was watching Gemma Collins “faceplant” on Dancing on Ice, and that’s why she didn’t reply to one of her agent’s texts. Vardy v Rooney recounts events as far back as 2019, when Rooney put on her detective hat to decipher who, of the 300 followers on her private Instagram account, could be leaking information to the press about her.

The former Dancing On Ice star took to Instagram with a sweet festive snap hours before Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama aired.

@fromsarahlex added: "Why oh why do they get actors that can’t do a scouse accent properly? @steel_magnolia_rose added: "Precious!" @annedaly66 shared: "Beautiful." Rare you can find someone who can do a successful accent #VardyvRooney." It makes me want to turn it off #VardyvRooney." @Kezarus1 commented: "Why is it so hard to hire Scouse actors to play Scousers? @iamlisamaxted wrote: "What a gorgeous bunch!" But while comments on Rebekah's post have been limited, one comment did creep in about the Channel 4 drama as @wiptcreamblond said: "Omg that actress playing you looks nothing like you." Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year." Rebekah Vardy has ignored that her recent court case has hit the small screen in a new drama by enjoying some family time. Rebekah, 40, could be seen huddled in between her children, Taylor, 11, Sofia, seven, Finley, four and Olivia, two, as they posed under a dazzling canopy of Christmas lights. Viewers were able to relive the famous 'Wagatha Christie' case from this summer, which has been created from the court transcripts, but many