Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen appeared on ITV's This Morning to promote their upcoming Disney+ series, The Real Rooneys. During the interview, the former footballer detailed his recent health improvements and cosmetic updates, including the addition of Invisalign braces.
Denying the 'pen thing' and the path to a healthier Wayne Rooney
During his appearance on This Morning, Wayne Rooney addressed widespread speculation regarding his recent weight loss. He explicitly denied using weight-loss injections, referring to them as "this pen thing," and instead credited his transformation to a disciplined gym routine and significant lifestyle adjustments. According to the report, Rooney also revealed that he has abstained from alcohol for some time to prioritize his overall well-being.
This health pivot coincides with a broader shift in Rooney's daily routine. He admitted to the hosts, Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, that he had fallen into a "rut" after retiring from professional play, characterized by excessive drinking and a lack of training. By refocusing on his fitness, Wayne Rooney claims he has become a more present father to his four children and a more supportive partner to Coleen Rooney.
From DC United injries to a snoring-inspired nose job
Beyond his weight loss, Wayne Rooney has undergone a series of cosmetic and corrective procedures. As reported, the former Manchester United star recently had a nose job to repair damage sustained while playing for DC United. While Rooney noted that the surgery was necessary because he could not breathe through one side of his nose,Coleen Rooney admitted she encouraged the procedure to help mitigate his snoring.
The recovery process was first detailed by Wayne Rooney on his podcast, Stick to United, which he co-hosts with football influencer Mark Goldbridge .. In August, he described the discomfort of having plastic tubes in his nose following the surgery, though he expressed relief that the operation left him without the typical bruising or "black eyes" associated with such procedures.
The £10 million gamble on The Real Rooneys
The couple's new fly-on-the-wall series, The Real Rooneys, represents a significant financial venture with a reported £10 million price tag. The Disney+ production, filmed last year, provides an intimate look at the family's domestic life, featuring their sons Kai (16), Klay (13), Kit (10), and Cass (8).. Coleen Rooney noted that her positive experience competing on an ITV series convinced her that the public would embrace a reality show centered on their family unit.
This move into high-budget reality television mirrors a growing trend among elite athletes who leverage their sporting fame to build sustainable media brands. By pivoting from the high-pressure world of football management to punditry and docuseries,Wayne Rooney is diversifying his income streams and controlling his public narrative outside of the sporting arena.
Will Wayne follow Coleen into the I'm A Celebrity junggle?
Despite his focus on health and family, a lingering question remains regarding Wayne Rooney's willingness to enter the reality TV trenches. When Ben Shephard questioned him about rumors that he is in talks for the current series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, Rooney remained coy, telling the host to "wait and see."
If he does join the cast, he would be following a path already trodden by Coleen Rooney, who finished as the runner-up in the 2024 series. Whether this move is a genuine ambition or a tactical tease for the Disney+ launch remains unverified, as the former England captain has not provided a definitive yes or no.
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