The ongoing saga between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy, famously dubbed Wagatha Christie, has once again captured the attention of the public as the two women faced off in court this week. The dispute, which began with a viral social media post five years ago, has now evolved into a high-profile libel battle that has the world’s media on the edge of their seats.
In this latest chapter of the Wagatha row, Vardy attempted to reduce the hefty legal costs she was ordered to pay after Rooney emerged victorious in the previous trial. However, the judge ruled against Vardy’s claims, ordering her to pay an additional £100,000 towards the total bill, which already stands at over £1.8m.
Despite neither woman showing up in court this time, the drama surrounding the case continues to unfold. Details emerged about a stay at the luxurious Nobu Hotel in London, with Vardy’s lawyer claiming Rooney’s legal bill included extravagant charges for dinner and drinks. Rooney’s lawyer, however, refuted these claims, stating that the spending was modest and necessary due to issues with the initial hotel booking.
The battle also touched on the choice of a London-based law firm for the case, with Vardy arguing it was unreasonable for Rooney to use a firm in the capital. The judge dismissed this claim, stating that defamation cases require specialist expertise often found in central London.
As the legal battle rages on, with further assessments of costs to come, the public remains captivated by the ongoing feud between these two high-profile figures. The judge’s plea for the parties to move on and put the matter behind them serves as a reminder of the toll this saga has taken on both sides. But for now, the saga of Wagatha Christie shows no signs of reaching its conclusion.
