Overview
- Rooney told production staff he needs his earpiece fitted in his right ear and explained the issue on set.
- He said loud studio environments make it hard to hear presenters such as Kelly Cates through talkback.
- Multiple outlets report this is the first time Rooney has spoken publicly about the hearing loss.
- The timing and cause of the condition have not been established, with a 2009 left‑ear injury noted in reports but not confirmed as related.
- The 40-year-old is now a regular Match of the Day pundit for the BBC and also hosts a podcast.