At the peak of her husband's stardom, Coleen Rooney initially seemed like just another WAG. She was one among the "wives and girlfriends" who accompanied their footballing partners during tournaments worldwide. The derogatory term became highly popular during the 2006 World Cup, focusing on Victoria Beckham, Cheryl Cole, and Rooney, suggesting they were solely defined by their relationships. But how things have transformed!

Surviving and Forging Her Own Reputation

After enduring her husband Wayne's occasional indiscretions and a high-profile court case, Coleen Rooney is now establishing a reputation entirely of her own. Currently, she is in the Australian jungle, competing in the latest series of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" It's another potentially risky move, yet she seems to be handling it with ease."The PR consultant Mark Borkowski said, 'She is resolute and smart. When Coleen was at the heart of things as a WAG, that wasn't truly her. It's not what she was, and it's not what she is now.' "During her footballing husband's career, she was in his shadow. But five years ago, she conducted a remarkable "sting" operation to uncover the source of leaked stories from her private Instagram account. She identified the culprit with the now infamous words on Instagram: "It's ……… Rebekah Vardy's account."Vardy, married to the Leicester City footballer Jamie, denied passing information and sued Rooney for libel in an attempt to restore her reputation. However, she lost. In a damning high court judgment during the "Wagatha Christie" trial, Vardy was labeled an "untrustworthy witness" with inconsistent, evasive, or implausible evidence.Rather than gloating, Rooney, now 38, insisted the case should never have gone to trial. "It was not a case I ever sought or wanted. I never believed it should have gone to court at such expense when there are so many people in hardship. The money could have been better spent helping others."

Her Skills in the Jungle

Her sleuthing skills have served her well not only then but also in the jungle. She has surprised other contestants with her ability to call them out when they are deliberately telling lies. On one occasion, she exposed three of her fellow campmates who claimed to be living in squalor but were actually being treated with luxuries.Piers Morgan believes she will win the show. In his Sun column, he wrote, "She's revealing herself to be an incredibly nice, down-to-earth, kind-hearted woman with a great sense of humor. When the jungle campers were asked to place their orders for the automated treat machine, and while others asked for chocolate and crisps, Coleen suddenly said, 'Get us a bottle of vodka!'"

Maturity and Potential After the Show

Borkowski said the unpredictability of "I'm a Celebrity" makes it a risky proposition for those who participate as it's hard to stick to a game-plan. "Celebrities go on there to surprise people and challenge the public's fixed ideas about them. The truth is, Coleen is a very ordinary person. She is a working-class girl whose father was a bricklayer. She is a dedicated mother and has matured into a very powerful woman."He added, "Once the programme is over, any broadcaster would be eager to have her. They will be vying for her. The question is, does she want it? Perhaps after parenthood? She probably doesn't need it."