How to watch Coleen Rooney’s documentary

The three-part docuseries focuses on social media sleuthing and the Rooney vs Vardy court case

This new show explores the Instagram posts which led to last year’s court case (Getty Images/ The Independent)

The words ‘Wagatha Christie’ instantly bring to mind that social media post shared by Coleen Rooney in October 2019, when she alleged that fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy was responsible for leaking stories about Rooney and her family to the press. If you followed the breaking drama four years ago, you’ll be keen to hear there’s a brand new show documenting all the behind-the-scenes action.

In case you need reminding of the chaos that unfolded at the time, Rooney explained to followers in the now infamous Instagram story that she’d shared a series of false narratives over the course of five months, only to see them appearing in The Sun, her summarising post said: “I have saved and screenshotted all the original stories, which clearly show just one person has viewed them. It’s ... Rebekah Vardy’s account.”

Months of speculation followed, and Vardy launched libel action against Rooney for alleged defamation in June 2020, which resulted in a court case in May 2022. The trial was covered extensively, with daily pictures printed of Coleen and her husband Wayne Rooney attending court, alongside Rebekah and Jamie Vardy. Ultimately, Vardy lost and was ordered to pay Rooney £1.5m.

Rooney broke her silence in an interview for Vogue’s September 2023 issue, and this served to whet our appetites for a new three-part documentary series. So, we’re excited to share that Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story has landed on Disney+ today.

With The Independent giving the show five stars (out of five) and a glowing review, the writer described it as “irresistible and obscenely entertaining.” They added: “If you care about Wagatha Christie – and I’m suspicious of anyone who says they don’t – the series will give you everything you want and need: drama, insight, gossip, recriminations.”

Here’s everything you need to know about the TV show and how to watch it.

When does the ‘Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story’ documentary start?

Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story is available to stream now. The three-part docuseries charts Rooney’s life in the public eye, as well as the dramatic court case. It is billed as being an opportunity for Rooney to speak up, so viewers can learn more about this story. In a trailer (which teases full transparency and a first-hand account) released by Disney+, Rooney says: “They’re my words, and I stick by them.”

How to watch the Coleen Rooney documentary in the UK

All three episodes of the Coleen Rooney documentary is available on Disney+ now, so you can either binge-watch them this week or spread out the drama.

You’ll need a subscription to watch shows on Disney+, and membership currently costs £7.99 per month. It’s worth knowing the pricing structure is set to change in November, and you can cancel your subscription whenever you like.

• Sign up to Disney+ for £7.99 per month

If you’d prefer to pay an annual fee, this will cost you £79.90, saving you £15.98, compared with paying monthly. No free trial is currently available for either monthly or yearly subscription options.

As well as the Coleen Rooney documentary, a Disney+ subscription will give you access to popular TV shows, movies and other documentaries, including The Kardashians, Welcome To Wrexham, The Little Mermaid and Star Wars series Ahsoka.

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