Former international Wayne Rooney is heading to *I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!*

Former England captain Wayne Rooney will be appearing on the British version of *I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!* from Monday. A personal fear could prove to be his undoing.

The television channel ITV has confirmed Wayne Rooney’s participation in the British edition of the reality show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!”. According to the channel, the 41-year-old has already arrived in Australia.

In an interview with ITV, Rooney spoke particularly candidly about the challenges involving heights that might lie ahead for him: “Jumping out of a helicopter is one of my biggest fears.” When it comes to food, however – which plays a major role in the reality show – he sees no problem: “I’ll try anything when it comes to a food challenge.” Nevertheless, he is determined to face his fear of heights as well.

The show also has a family connection for Rooney: his wife Coleen took part in 2024 and came second. Rooney nevertheless wants to have his “own experiences” and does not wish to rely on her support.

The 41-year-old is one of England’s most successful footballers. With Manchester United, he won the English league title five times as well as the Champions League. With 253 goals, he remains the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. He made 120 appearances for England. After retiring from playing, he tried his hand at management, without much success. He now works as a presenter for the BBC and was named “Football Expert of the Year” last year.