Battle between Wagatha rivals renewed as Rebekah Vardy lands Netflix show – as Coleen Rooney eyes similar Disney+ deal
The streaming giant is in talks with her husband Jamie about a show chronicling his footballing life.
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Rebekah Vardy has landed a starring role in her husband Jamie's new Netflix show
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It comes as Coleen is set to sign a similar deal with rival streamer Disney+
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A source said the new show will help with Rebekah and her legal costs following the high-profile Wagatha Christie libel trial
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But I can reveal a large part of it will also feature
And if it sparks an interest among viewers it may lead to a spin-off At Home With...series.
The move comes after it emerged that her arch rival,
It has been known for months that Netflix had a new documentary about Jamie's incredible journey from non-league footballer to Premier League champion in the works.
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But it was thought to be almost entirely football-focused, and barely feature Rebekah or any kind of domestic insights.
A TV insider said: "Netflix have taken such an interest in the Vardys because of their natural love of all things controversial.
"Plus, they saw how the David Beckham documentary was such a hit, not just because it touched on football but because of the scenes of domestic life that came with it.
"Though this will be on a different level to the Beckham documentary, they want to tap into some of that with the Vardy show, and it's undoubtedly a real coup for her.
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"Getting so much 'airtime' on Netflix gives her a real platform - and scope to branch out."
Coleen Rooney lined up to sign £1million ITV deal after I'm A Celebrity
The documentary, set to air later this year, would go some way to helping Rebekah with her legal costs
But it's unlikely to diminish the rivalry between them...
Netflix were approached but said: "No comment."
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COLEEN Rooney has revealed the embarrassing habit hubby Wayne reckons will annoy her I'm A celebrity campmates.
She's usually preened and perfect - but the WAG has confessed she snores.
'Not continuously though – just every now and again.
'I have been in the public eye for over 20 years now and people take what they want from it.
'I do think people will get a better idea of what kind of person I am.'
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