Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy settled their ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel case
High-profile legal battle has finally come to an end
Settlement reached on confidential terms
The long-running “Wagatha Christie” libel case between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy has finally come to an end.
The case, which began in 2019, saw Rooney accuse Vardy of leaking stories about her private life to the press, allegations which Vardy denied.
The trial was due to start in May, but the two parties reached a settlement on confidential terms just weeks before it was due to begin.
Neither Rooney nor Vardy has commented on the settlement, but a joint statement released by their lawyers said that they were "pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement to settle their libel claim".
The statement added that the terms of the settlement were confidential and that "there will be no further comment on the matter".
The "Wagatha Christie" case has been one of the most high-profile libel cases in recent years, and has attracted a great deal of media attention.
The case has also been the subject of much public debate, with many people taking to social media to express their opinions on the matter.
The settlement of the case will come as a relief to both Rooney and Vardy, and will allow them to move on with their lives.
It is not yet known whether the settlement will have any wider implications for the law of libel in England and Wales.
However, the case has certainly raised awareness of the issue of privacy in the digital age, and is likely to have a lasting impact on the way that celebrities and public figures conduct their lives.
The settlement of the "Wagatha Christie" case is a reminder that even the most high-profile legal battles can be resolved through negotiation and compromise.
It is also a reminder that the law of libel is a complex and evolving area, and that the courts are constantly adapting to the changing landscape of the digital age.