ITV announced a new reality series titled 'The Vardys' on April 22, according to the network. The series will document Rebekah Vardy, her husband Jamie, and their four children as they move to Italy for a fresh start, as reported by ITV. The series will cover Jamie Vardy's emotional farewell match after his departure from Leicester City after 13 years, sources indicate.
It will also show Jamie Vardy battling to prove his doubters wrong on the pitch, according to production details. The series will revisit the Wagatha Christie trial, a high-profile legal battle between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, as noted in the announcement. The series will include frantic house-hunts, tearful school searches, unexpected disasters, and dramatic setbacks, per ITV's description.
Production details describe the series as 'no-holds-barred,' according to the network. The series does not have a confirmed release date but is anticipated to air later this year on ITV1 and ITVX, as stated by ITV. Louise Major is the Commissioning Editor for Entertainment and Reality at ITV, according to the network.
Dan Grabiner and Nat Lippiett are Executive Producers at Orchard Studios, as reported by ITV. The series aims to provide an intimate look at the Vardy family's transition to life in Italy, blending personal challenges with public events. Viewers can expect a mix of emotional moments and high-stakes drama as the family navigates their new environment.
The production team emphasizes authenticity in capturing the family's experiences, from football farewells to legal battles. This series marks a significant addition to ITV's reality programming, focusing on a well-known public figure's personal journey. The move to Italy represents a major life change for the Vardys, offering fresh content for reality TV audiences.
With experienced producers involved, the series is poised to deliver compelling storytelling around the family's adventures.