Rebekah Vardy has once again found herself at the centre of public attention — but not everyone is pleased to see her back on screen.
The 44-year-old appeared in ITV’s new reality documentary The Vardys, where she opened up about life after the infamous Wagatha Christie scandal, her bitter fallout with Coleen Rooney, and the emotional toll the years-long drama has taken on her family.
But as the episode aired, viewers quickly took to social media to share their reactions — and many were far from impressed.
Some branded the programme “boring,” while others questioned why Rebekah was being given television airtime at all. The backlash came as the documentary revisited one of the most talked-about celebrity feuds in modern British pop culture.
ITV viewers blasted Rebekah Vardy’s ‘boring’ new documentary and complained ‘Why is she getting airtime’ after she addressed the Wagatha Christie scandal
During the episode on Tuesday night, Rebekah insisted ‘hell will freeze over’ before she apologises to Coleen Rooney following their bitter feud
The Wagatha Christie saga began when Coleen Rooney publicly accused Rebekah’s Instagram account of leaking private stories about her to the press. Rebekah denied the claims and later sued Coleen for libel, but the High Court ultimately ruled in Coleen’s favour in 2022.
Years later, the wounds still appear far from healed.
During the ITV episode, Rebekah made it clear she has no intention of apologising.
It began when Coleen, 40, put a widely shared post on Instagram which accused Rebekah, 44, of leaking ‘false stories’ about her private life to the press (pictured at court 2022)
Continuing to profess her innocence, Rebekah has said she has nothing to apologise for and insisted that it is Coleen who is in the wrong (pictured 2022)
“I’m never going to apologise for something I didn’t do,” she said firmly. “Hell will freeze over before I do that.”
She admitted she is living with the judgment but insisted she still believes the decision was wrong. Her husband Jamie Vardy also defended her, saying those closest to Rebekah know the real person behind the headlines.
While Rebekah claimed she is tired of the feud and has no desire to keep fighting with Coleen, her comments have reignited discussion among viewers who feel the scandal has already been heavily covered.
The documentary also showed a more personal side of the Vardy family as they adjusted to life in Italy, where Jamie joined Cremonese after leaving Leicester City.
In one emotional episode, Rebekah relived the terrifying burglary at the family’s £2 million Lake Garda villa. CCTV footage showed masked intruders breaking into the property, with around £80,000 worth of jewellery, cash and valuables reportedly stolen.
Rebekah described feeling “totally violated” after discovering wardrobe doors open and belongings missing. She said the incident left her constantly on edge and desperate to leave the house.
The robbery also appeared to affect Jamie, with Rebekah admitting the stress at home had a knock-on impact on his football performance.
Despite the criticism, the series offers a glimpse into a family trying to rebuild after public humiliation, legal battles, relocation, and private fear.
But for many ITV viewers, one question remained louder than the rest: is the public still interested in the Wagatha Christie fallout — or has the story finally run its course?
For Rebekah Vardy, however, one thing is clear: she is not backing down, she is not apologising, and she is determined to tell her side of the story — whether Britain wants to hear it or not.
