Wagatha Christie libel trial to be turned into heated Channel 4 drama series

The two women responsible for persuading Prince Andrew to sit down on camera and give his now-notorious interview explaining his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein are now in competition to bring the behind-the-screen events to film.

Rebekah Vardy, the wife of footballer Jamie Vardy has given fans a rare insight into her home life after taking part in a bombshell Wagatha Christie interview on Wednesday. Rebekah, 40, launched legal action after Coleen, 36, claimed her fellow WAG's Instagram account was linked to stories about her leaking to the press.

In her first interview since the Wagatha Christie court case, Rebekah Vardy has broken down in tears, insisting that she "did not do it".

Killing Eve's Jodie Comer and Emerald Fennell, who starred in The Crown, are reportedly in the frame to play Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy in a TV drama. Rebekah, 40, launched legal action after Coleen, 36, claimed her fellow WAG's Instagram account was linked to stories about her leaking to the press.The seven day-long trial took place back in May and after a wait of over eight weeks, Mrs Justice Karen Steyn delivered her verdict on Friday 29 July – announcing that Rebekah had lost.

The race is on to bring the already notorious ‘Wagatha Christie’ defamation trial to our screens, following this week’s conclusion at London’s High Court.

Rebekah Vardy shared a picture of herself flashing the peace sign on Saturday after losing her libel claim against Coleen Rooney on Friday 29 July. Taking to Instagram, Rebekah, 40, posted a snap of herself wearing a £85 leather jacket which had the words "normal is boring" in graffiti writing on the back from Spray Pray Love. Posing in a field wearing denim hotpants and biker boots, Rebekah captioned the photo with: "Peace out" followed with a peace sign emoji.

Coleen, 36, said she had carried out a "sting operation" and accused Rebekah's account of leaking "false stories" about her private life to the press in a now viral Instagram post. Mrs Vardy, who is married to Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, denied leaking stories to the media and sued her fellow footballer’s wife for libel, while Mrs Rooney defended the claim on the basis her post was “substantially true”.

Wagatha Christie court case after Coleen Rooney came out of the Wagatha Christie trial as victor. It is understood Jamie Vardy's wife will fork out around £3million to cover the costs of the case.

READ MORE: Live: Rebekah Vardy loses 'Wagatha Christie' libel trial But she added: “Nonetheless, the evidence … clearly shows, in my view, that Mrs Vardy knew of and condoned this behaviour, actively engaging in it by directing Ms Watt to the private Instagram account, sending her screenshots of Mrs Rooney’s posts, drawing attention to items of potential interest to the press, and answering additional queries raised by the press via Ms Watt. ”In a statement following the ruling, Coleen Rooney said: "Naturally, I am pleased that the judge has found in my favour with her judgment today. It was not a case I ever sought or wanted.

The bitter libel battle between two England footballer's wives has been settled in the High Court. Rebekah Vardy has lost her multi-million euro case against Coleen Rooney, bringing the so-called "Wagatha Christie" trial to an end.

Coleen Rooney has reacted to winning the High Court libel battle in the sensational Wagatha Christie case, which has gripped the nation for the past three years.MORE: Coleen Rooney wins Wagatha Christie battle following three-year libel trial with Rebekah VardyOn Friday, it was confirmed that Rebekah Vardy had lost the High Court libel battle she brought against Coleen, wife of Wayne Rooney, over a viral social media post.WATCH: Rebekah Vardy cries in witness box during Wagatha Christie trialColeen said in a statement that she was "pleased" the ruling went in her favour as she reiterated that the case should not have gone to court. She said: "It was not a case I ever sought or wanted.

Rebekah Vardy has spoken out for the first time since losing her libel claim against Coleen Rooney on Friday 29 July, saying that she is "extremely sad and disappointed". The 40 year old launched legal action after Coleen, 36, who claimed her fellow WAG's Instagram account was linked to stories about her leaking to the press.The seven day-long trial took place back in May and after a wait of over eight weeks, Mrs Justice Karen Steyn delivered her verdict – announcing that Rebekah lost.

Coleen Rooney has released a statement following the verdict given out by Mrs Justice Steyn on the Wagatha Christie libel trial on Friday 29 July. Rebekah Vardy, 40, launched legal action after Coleen, 36, claimed her fellow WAG's Instagram account was linked to stories about her leaking to the press.

Rebekah Vardy has lost her libel case against Coleen Rooney.MORE: Why Rebekah and Jamie Vardy's parents avoided star-studded weddingColeen, Wayne Rooney's wife, accused Rebekah - who is married to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy - of leaking stories from her private Instagram account to journalists at the Sun.WATCH: Rebekah Vardy cries in witness box during Wagatha Christie trialThe sensational libel trial between Coleen, 36, and Rebekah, 40, gripped the nation when it took place in May. Mrs Justice Steyn was the judge in the three-year-long libel case, and has finally handed down her verdict in a remote hearing.MORE: Coleen Rooney reveals secret split from husband Wayne during Wagatha Christie trialREAD: Coleen Rooney is making a Wagatha Christie documentary to tell her side of the storyIn her ruling, Mrs Justice Steyn said it was "likely" Rebekah's agent at the time, Caroline Watt, may have played a part in passing the information to The Sun.She said: "Nonetheless, the evidence… clearly shows, in my view, that Mrs Vardy knew of and condoned this behaviour, actively engaging in it by directing Ms Watt to the private Instagram account, sending her screenshots of Mrs Rooney’s posts, drawing attention to items of potential interest to the press, and answering additional queries raised by the press via Ms Watt.

The 'Wagatha Christie' libel trial has finally reached its conclusion, with Rebekah Vardy losing her libel claim against Coleen Rooney. Rebekah, 40, launched legal action after Coleen, 36, claimed her fellow WAG's Instagram account was linked to stories about her leaking to the press.