Footballers' wives: Wagatha Christie in the High Court
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In 2019, Coleen Rooney, wife of former England football captain Wayne Rooney, accused Rebekah Vardy— also the wife of a prominent footballer or "Wag"— of leaking false stories about her private life. Rooney claimed to have discovered this after a “sting operation” on Instagram. Vardy, who is married to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, sued for libel. As their case is dragged through the courts, what can we learn about modern celebrity from the battle of the Wags? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests: - Rebecca Twomey, showbiz and entertainment journalist. - Jonathan Ames, legal editor at The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: This Morning, Loose Women, Channel 4 News, Sky News.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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