Wayne Rooney, 40, may be making a surprising move to the jungle as he is reportedly set to join the upcoming series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, according to recent reports. The retired footballer, who played for clubs like Manchester United and the England national team, could be the show’s biggest signing yet, inspired by his wife Coleen Rooney’s 2024 appearance on the ITV series. While the exact payment for such a stint is not yet known, Coleen reportedly earned £1.5 million for her time in the jungle nearly two years ago. Sources close to the situation told The Sun on Sunday that Wayne is in advanced talks to join the show and that ITV is excited about the potential deal. According to the insider, Wayne wants to show his sons what their father is capable of and has joked that he will give Coleen a real challenge. Described as competitive and determined, Wayne is expected to give the show his full effort. Coleen is said to be supporting him and has been offering him tips about life in the jungle, based on her own experience. The insider also suggested that Coleen may move to Australia, where the show is filmed, to be with her three youngest children: Klay, 13, Kit, 10, and Cass, eight. However, their eldest son, Klay, 16, might stay in the UK due to his football scholarship with Manchester United. An ITV spokesperson said that any names mentioned for the show are speculation, but if Wayne does join, he may be joined by other high-profile names like Jesy Nelson and Joanna Page, who are also rumored to be in the running. Coleen narrowly missed out on being crowned "queen of the jungle" in 2024. Since retiring from professional football, Wayne has transitioned into football punditry, where he has become a popular figure, especially during the World Cup this summer. BBC viewers have praised his honest commentary and noted his transformation, including improved fashion and a reported nose job. Friends of Wayne are eager for the public to see how "incredibly funny" he is and believe he would be a strong addition to this year’s I'm A Celebrity line-up. Until then, fans can watch the Rooney family on their new reality series, The Real Rooneys, which will air on Disney+ starting September 24. The show offers a glimpse into the lives of the family, including their experiences as parents and their various endeavors. Meanwhile, Wayne has hinted at his interest in joining I'm A Celebrity in the future, saying he would "never say no" to the show, though he currently has other projects in mind.