Table of Contents
- Wayne Rooney's Drag Night
- Birthday Bash Highlights
- Wedding Reception Memories
- Glastonbury Experience
- On-Stage Moments
WAYNE Rooney has shared details about his night in high heels and a mini-skirt, channeling Queen's legendary frontman Freddie Mercury.
On Tuesday, we reported that he performed the band's hits during his 40th birthday celebration.
Wayne Rooney has discussed his night in heels and a mini-skirt, imitating Queen's Freddie Mercury (above is our mock-up of his look)
Rooney dressed up to perform Queen hits at his 40th birthday partyCredit: Getty
Yesterday, on his new show, Rooney revealed that he dressed in drag like in the music video for the 1984 hit "I Want to Break Free" and danced barefoot during a surprise three-night birthday getaway organized by his wife, Coleen.
The former footballer and icon, who turns 40 next Friday, shared: “I thought I was going to the pub with 16 friends, so we gathered at my house, but then helicopters arrived and took us to the Cotswolds.
“One night was a fancy dress theme. I dressed as Freddie Mercury, wearing high heels, a black leather skirt, and a skin-tight T-shirt. I was walking around with a vacuum cleaner, but my feet were fine.
“Coleen actually slipped in her heels and broke her foot.
“We had live bands performing, and I even got up on stage. It was a lot of fun.
“I performed 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Me and My Monkey'—that’s my go-to song.”
As a father of four, Rooney also recounted singing on stage at his wedding reception with Coleen, 39, in 2008.
He said: “Once again, this was me singing. I was performing with Westlife, and I was telling them I was pretty good, that I’m half decent.”
He also shared a humorous story about a time he found himself "squatting down" in toilets, only to discover later that he had his own luxurious Winnebago with all the amenities at the music festival.
Roo explained: “Backstage at Glastonbury, we stayed at Land Lakes.
“The bands were performing, and I was in desperate need of a toilet. The toilets at Glastonbury are the worst I’ve ever encountered.
“Anyway, I struck up a conversation with Marcus Mumford, and I went back to the artist area right next to the Pyramid Stage, only to find out that I had my own Winnebago there, which I had no idea about. I had seen one with my name on it. This was on the final day, and I had been squatting in the toilets.”
He also reminisced about a time he and his friends got on stage with a rapper at the Manchester Arena, before the rapper walked off stage while Rooney chanted the name of the group he had formed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What inspired Wayne Rooney to dress as Freddie Mercury?
Rooney was inspired by the iconic music video for "I Want to Break Free," which features Freddie Mercury in drag, and wanted to have fun during his birthday celebrations.
How did Coleen Rooney injure her foot?
Coleen slipped while wearing high heels during the festivities, which led to her breaking her foot.
What performances did Rooney do during his birthday celebration?
Rooney performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Me and My Monkey," which he describes as his go-to song.
