JAMIE and Rebekah Vardy’s success is sky-rocketing post Wagatha Christie – after the footballer’s new podcast proved a hit.
The audio series, ’s Having A Party, launched hot on the heels of the .
Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy has won big with his new podcast Credit: PA
His new podcast, Jamie Vardy’s Having A Party, has seen the first episode listened to more than 8.4million times in a week Credit: Getty
The pair are understood to have signed a seven-figure deal with media giant Banijay for the series, which launched on June 9.
It’s now been revealed that the first episode has clocked up over 8.4million streams across podcast platforms in the first seven days.
A source said: “ and could not be more happy with the success of their ITV show, and now the podcast figures have really given them a boost.
“It just serves to show they have a massive following.
“For the first week of a new podcast those numbers are fantastic. And, as for Banijay, they will be delighted with the initial return on their investment.”
The launch of the podcast, which will also feature regular guest appearances from Rebekah, 44, comes just a week after ITV aired three-part documentary The Vardys.
The show followed the family during his first year in Italy after he joined Serie A newcomers Cremonese.
That series – which consolidated at more than 1.1 million viewers – has proved to be an even bigger hit on the network’s streaming service ITVX – behind only entertainment juggernauts , and in the ratings.
The next footballing destination for legend Vardy – now 39 – is currently unknown.
However, the series and podcast illustrate his determination to build, with , a powerful post-football brand – even whilst continuing to terrorise defences.
His wife Rebekah features in the podcast, which was released after their ITV series The Vardys delved into the aftermath of the Wagatha Christie High Court battle Credit: Getty
Vardy went head-to-head will Coleen Rooney in court Credit: Alamy
Speaking of the podcast, Jamie said: “I am still an active player but having an opportunity to chat football and have a banter off the pitch is something that I am really looking forward to.”
The Vardys, which is available to watch now on ITVX, saw Rebekah opening up about the with Coleen Rooney.
Rebekah said: “I’m living with the judgement the judge made but still to this day, I believe she was wrong.”
“People constantly go ‘well, it’s not going to change anything unless you apologise’ – but I’m not apologising for something I didn’t do.
“Like never, ever, going to apologise for something I didn’t do – it’s never going to happen. Hell will freeze over before I do that.
“It’s over, it’s done, I’m not going to carry on living in the past. I’m so f**king bored of it.”
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