As part of a high-profile libel claim against Coleen Rooney, Mrs Vardy wiped away tears on multiple occasions as she was cross-examined by Mrs Rooney’s barrister. As the judge left the room after granting a short break, a tearful Mrs Vardy put her head in her hands on the desk. While purportedly discussing this tweet in a private WhatsApp conversation, Ms Watt told Mrs Vardy “It wasn’t someone she trusted. The barrister put it to Mrs Vardy that was Ms Watt admitting leaking the information to the journalist. Mrs Rooney is defending the libel claim brought by Mrs Vardy on the basis of truth and public interest.

Source: The Times May 12, 2022 18:31 UTC