I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! bosses ‘game plan’ for Coleen Rooney is revealed as it is claimed she was given a fitting codename by ITV chiefs

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! bosses reportedly had ‘a game plan’ for Coleen Rooney and gave her an appropriate nickname to keep her identity hidden.

The WAG, 38, who was hailed for her notorious ‘Wagatha Christie court case’, has also been given a fitting code name by the bosses – ‘Marple’.

Coleen was given the moniker of author Agatha Christie’s detective, Miss Marple, after she sued fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy for leaking stories about her to the press.

The code name was reportedly given to her by ITV bosses because they wanted to keep her stint in the show private for as long as possible, according to The Sun.

Coleen, who is married to Manchester United legend Wayne, has gained a pretty wage packet for appearing on the show as ‘she will take home £1.5million’.

The WAG, 38, who was hailed for her notorious ‘Wagatha Christie court case’, has also been given a fitting code name by the bosses – ‘Marple’

A source told The Sun: ‘She’s the biggest and best for years and they broke the bank to get her, so they wanted to keep schtum on it until the last minute.

‘They come up with a codename for all the contestants, and sometimes it’s something to do with that particular person.

‘The choice for Coleen was apt and it would take someone with her detective skills to work it out.’

Coleen entered the camp last night as the first episode of the year kicked off.

Hosts Ant and Dec teased during the show opening: ‘It’ll be nice for Coleen to face a trial that doesn’t involve Rebekah Vardy‘. 

Ant then promised: ‘There will be plenty more [of these jokes]!’ as fans rushed to social media branding the pair ‘legends’.

They were true to their words and later when revealing the campmates were getting to know to each other and delving into their personal lives, said: ‘First up it’s the account of …. Coleen Rooney’ – in reference to her viral social media post where she accused Rebekah of leaking ‘false stories’ about her private life to the press.

Rebekah has propositioned ITV with the idea of getting her in the  latest series so she can confront her rival. 

Coleen was given the moniker of author Agatha Christie’s detective, Miss Marple (pictured), after she sued fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy for leaking stories about her to the press

The code name was reportedly given to her by ITV bosses because they wanted to keep her stint in the show private for as long as possible, according to The Sun

Coleen, who is married to Manchester United legend Wayne, has gained a pretty wage packet for appearing on the show as ‘she will take home £1.5million’

Hosts Ant and Dec teased during the show opening: ‘It’ll be nice for Coleen to face a trial that doesn’t involve Rebekah Vardy ‘ (pictured outside court in 2022)

Ant then promised: ‘There will be plenty more [of these jokes]!’ as fans rushed to social media branding the pair ‘legends’ 

The WAG, 42, headed Down Under herself back in 2017, yet is willing to face the critters again and arrive as a surprise late entry if it means she gets to hatch her ‘revenge plot’ against her rival.

Teasing an epic reunion between the pair, Rebekah told The Sun: ‘If people really want us to meet up before that, then ITV should get me in that jungle as a special guest. What are they scared of? Confrontation? But isn’t that what the show’s all about? It’s about viewing figures.’

Continuing to hit back at Coleen, she added: ‘Coleen’s legal team were very dismissive about my reality TV past. They mocked it. So for her to be doing the jungle now, it’s hypocrisy at its finest, isn’t it? 

‘I think there was always a plan for reinvention. She stayed out of the public eye for so long.’

While Rebekah admitted she will watch Coleen on the show, she believes the wife of Wayne Rooney will have a game plan going in as she described her as ‘quite calculated’. 

It is believed Rebekah’s team of lawyers will be on high alert and ready to take action if her archenemy says anything derogatory about her on air.

Meanwhile Rebekah was unveiled as The Sun’s I’m A Celeb columnist on Friday as she joked she hopes Coleen is forced to ‘eat penis or humble pie’ in the jungle.

Rebekah has propositioned ITV with the idea of getting her latest series so she can confront her rival  (pictured on the show in 2017) 

Rebekah blasted Coleen in a furious rant, admitting she is looking forward to watching Coleen chomp down on some ‘jungle nasties’ (pictured outside court in 2022)

Rebekah blasted Coleen in a furious rant, admitting she is looking forward to watching Coleen chomp down on some ‘jungle nasties’.

A-listers have previously been forced to eat things like kangaroo testicles, camel toes, grubs, and mouse tails on previous seasons of the grueling competition. 

When asked if there is anything particular she would like to watch Coleen eat, she said: ‘Yeah, penis. Or humble pie.

Then when asked if a camel testicle would be the worst thing Coleen has ever had in her mouth, Rebekah said: ‘I don’t know. You have to look at her husband for that one.’ 

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE  

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

DANNY JONES 

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

BARRY MCGUIGAN 

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. 

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

JANE MOORE  

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

MELVIN ODOOM  

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY 

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL  

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

TULISA  

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.