How much is Wayne Rooney being paid for I’m a Celebrity?

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13 Nov 2026 • 3:25 PM MYT
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How much is Wayne Rooney being paid for I’m a Celebrity?

  • Former England footballer Wayne Rooney has flown to Australia to take part in the latest series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.
  • The 41-year-old is following his wife, Coleen Rooney, who finished as runner-up on the reality show in 2024.
  • Rooney is reportedly being paid an £800,000 fee for his jungle stint, compared to the £1.5m his wife received for her appearance.
  • The couple, who married in 2008 after meeting as teenagers in Liverpool, have four sons together and an estimated net worth of £200m.
  • The stint follows Rooney's recent work in football punditry and management, alongside the debut of the couple's Disney+ series, The Real Rooneys.

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