🎊‘He looked worse for wear…’: Wayne Rooney boozes with two mystery women until 3.25am at a pre-Brits bash in a posh Manchester hotel… as onlookers gasp over his late-night antics and wonder what Coleen would think…
Wayne Rooney, the former Manchester United and England legend turned TV pundit, has once again found himself splashed across the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The 40-year-old was spotted knocking back drinks and cosying up to two mystery women during a boozy pre-BRIT Awards party at a swanky Manchester hotel on Saturday night – and the session reportedly went on until a staggering 3.25am.
Insiders described the ex-footballer as looking distinctly “worse for wear”, with one onlooker claiming he appeared to have indulged a bit too much, struggling to even hold up his trousers as he emerged from the toilets.
In exclusive snaps obtained by The Sun, Rooney can be seen pouring drinks and laughing away in what appeared to be a relaxed VIP booth at the luxurious city-centre venue. The night started innocently enough – Rooney was there with pals including pop star Calum Scott – but things took a turn when the two women joined the group.
One eyewitness told how Rooney “caught the attention” of the pair, with one of the women reportedly accompanied by her boyfriend earlier in the evening. But that didn’t stop the fun from flowing.
“He seemed like he was having a laugh and joking around with the women,” the source revealed. “They were chatting for ages – nearly two hours – and the drinks kept coming.”
The party showed no signs of slowing down as the clock ticked past midnight, with Rooney and one of the women eventually leaving together before hopping into separate cars at 3.25am.
The images paint a vivid picture: Rooney, dressed in a smart grey suit, leaning in close to one of the brunettes as he tops up glasses. His posture? Slightly slumped, eyes a little glassy – classic signs of a man who’s had one too many.
Onlookers at the star-studded bash – which also featured I’m A Celebrity alumni and other celebs gearing up for the glitzy BRIT Awards at Co-op Live – couldn’t help but gasp at the former captain’s antics.
And the big question on everyone’s lips? What on earth would wife Coleen Rooney think?
The couple, married since 2008 and parents to four sons, have weathered more than their fair share of storms over the years – from infamous scandals to very public rows. Coleen has always stood by her man, but friends say this latest escapade has left some close to her branding Wayne an “idiot”.
Coleen was spotted shortly after looking stony-faced, and in one worrying twist, she appeared without her wedding ring – fuelling speculation that all is not well behind closed doors.
A source close to the family told how Coleen’s pals were furious: “They think he’s an idiot for putting himself in this position again. Coleen’s got her Primark range launch coming up – she’s focused on her own success – and this is the last thing she needs.”
Rooney’s wild night comes at a time when he’s been keeping a relatively low profile since hanging up his boots. Now a regular on Match of the Day and other punditry gigs, the ex-striker has tried to reinvent himself as a family man and respected voice in football.
But old habits die hard, it seems.
This isn’t the first time Rooney’s partying has made waves. From his infamous 2004 incident in a Liverpool hotel to blurry nights out during his playing days, the Scouser has never been shy about enjoying a drink.
Yet at 40, with a high-profile marriage and young family, questions are being asked: Is this just a harmless lads’ night out, or a sign of deeper issues?
A friend of the couple has since rushed to Rooney’s defence, insisting he did “nothing wrong” and that the evening was innocent fun with no impropriety involved. They described the reports as overblown, pointing out that Rooney left separately and that the women were part of a larger group.
But the optics? Damning.
The pre-BRITs bash was meant to be a glamorous warm-up to music’s biggest night, with celebs rubbing shoulders in Manchester ahead of the awards. Instead, it’s Rooney’s blurry-eyed exit that’s dominating the chatter.
Coleen, 39, has been building her own empire – from her wellness brand launches to fashion collabs – and sources say she’s determined not to let this derail her momentum.
One pal revealed she sent a scathing message in response to the drama, hinting at the “sad truth” about their rollercoaster marriage.
As the BRITs came and went, the focus remains firmly on the Rooneys. Will this blow over like so many times before, or is it the final straw for long-suffering Coleen?
Only time – and perhaps another tell-all interview – will tell.
For now, football fans and celebrity watchers alike are left pondering the same question: Just what was Wayne Rooney up to in that posh Manchester hotel until the early hours?
And more importantly… what does Coleen make of it all?