STAR ROMANCE: I WANNA BE LIKE COMMON PEOPLE

Words: Emma Wright

JESSIE WALLACE

& DAVE MORGAN

She's worth: Around pounds 100,000 a year for her role in EastEnders.

He's worth: Dave, 29, makes pounds 16,886 as a trainee firefighter after quitting his police job to spend more time with Jessie.

They met... in court where Jessie, 32, was appearing on drink- driving charges. They split after Dave's 'friend' sold a story to the press, but have been spotted trying to patch up their problems for the sake of their baby, who's due in October.

Romance rating: Despite their troubles, there is great affection here. Jessie says, 'I was sitting outside the courtroom and in walks this... knight in shining armour.'

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

3/5

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

& JORDAN BRATMAN

She's worth: The superstar singer is thought to have earned around pounds 28 million.

He's worth: As co-founder of Christina's management company, Jordan, 27, is no pauper, probably pulling in pounds 100,000 a year.

They met... a year ago at work. In March, Jordan's granny announced they were engaged, although Christina, 23, denied it. There have been reports recently that they were on the rocks, but insiders insist the couple are still together.

Romance rating: If he can handle the Dirrty girl's wild ways, she could be on to a winner. She says, 'I won't talk about my relationship, but I'm very happy right now.'

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

2/5

CHARLOTTE CHURCH & KYLE JOHNSON

She's worth: pounds 5.5 million.

He's worth: As a trainee hotel manager, Kyle, 19, earns less than pounds 10,000 a year.

They met... about eight months ago on the party scene in one of Cardiff's hip bars. Charlotte, 18, had just dumped her cheating ex, Steven Johnson, a wannabe DJ from one of the roughest areas of Cardiff. She moved on to nice guy Kyle, and the couple share her pounds 400,000 townhouse in the city. Rumours circulated the youngsters were engaged, after Charlotte was spotted wearing what seemed to be a diamond-encrusted ring during a recent night out, but Chaz's camp claim this was just a joke.

Romance rating: They seem blissfully happy, and even Charlotte's strict mum approves. Well, she said, 'He's got to be better than the last.'

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

3/5

KACEY AINSWORTH

& DARREN HALES

She's worth: As EastEnders' Little Mo, 33-year-old Kacey is getting a six-figure sum, and with the show's ratings falling, they'll be keen to keep her on screen.

He's worth: As a plumber, Darren, 37, could be earning over pounds 50,000.

They met... aged 13 when Kacey moved to Dazza's Hertfordshire village. They dated briefly, but kept in touch after they split. Then seven years ago Kacey called Darren to fix her boiler, and they've never looked back.

Romance rating: The couple got engaged in 2002 and their first baby, Blossom, was born in May. Of her love for Darren, Kacey says she 'can't put it into words'. Ahhhh.

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

5/5

SADIE FROST

& JACKSON SCOTT

She's worth: After her settlement from Jude Law, Sadie, 37, isn't likely to be skint.

He's worth: Jackson, 22, may earn around pounds 60 per gig as a flamenco guitarist. He also models and is in indie band Pearl.

They met... in Seville, Spain, when Sadie stayed in a hotel that Jackson's family manage. They came back to London together, and were spotted snogging in Regent's Park soon after. He now lives with Sadie in her pounds 5 million Primrose Hill house.

Romance rating: Regularly pictured in public clinches. Sadie gushed, 'He's very sexy. The pictures don't do him justice - he's gorgeous.'

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

2/5

MARIAH CAREY

& MARK SUDACK

She's worth: 34-year-old Mariah has a personal fortune of over pounds 100 million.

He's worth: Mark is the official in-house photographer at Mariah's record label, so will be on a fairly modest salary. This has to be a bit of a step down considering Mariah's ex-husband, Tommy Mottola, runs his own record label and is worth millions.

They met... at work, and got together during Mariah's world tour earlier this year.

Romance rating: Mariah's love life has been a bit barren of late, but a friend of the couple says, 'They are very close and spend a lot of quality time together out of the spotlight.'

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

2/5

NICOLAS CAGE

& ALICE KIM

He's worth: Twice-divorced Nicolas, 40, earns up to pounds 11 million per film.

She's worth: Alice, 20, is a waitress at an LA sushi bar and earns around pounds 10 an hour plus tips.

They met... six months ago at the restaurant where Alice was working. Nicolas bagged a date before the bill arrived, and two months later, presented her with a giant diamond and emerald engagement ring. They married on 30 July at a ranch in Northern California.

Romance rating: It may be third time lucky for Nicolas, as insiders say he is 'smitten' with his young bride.

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

4/5

BRITNEY SPEARS & KEVIN FEDERLINE

She's worth: Around pounds 55 million - and refusing to sign a pre- nuptial agreement when she marries her 26-year-old fiance.

He's worth: As a dancer and model, Kevin could earn around pounds 35,000 a year. However, it's been reported that Britney's put him on her payroll.

They met... at a club in Hollywood earlier this year. When Brit, 22, asked Kev to marry her in June he said no - because he wanted to do the asking. He did, she said yes, and a five-carat diamond set above two platinum diamond-encrusted bands (costing pounds 25,000 and paid for by Britney) sealed the deal.

Romance rating: Despite Kev leaving his fiancee and their two kids for her, Brit thinks it's a fairytale romance. 'I knew instantly. I've kissed a bunch of frogs, and I've found my prince.'

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

1/5

LADY DAVINA WINDSOR

& GARY LEWIS

She's worth: As 20th in line to the throne, we imagine Davina isn't strapped for cash.

He's worth:: Kiwi Gazza, 33, a sheep shearer-turned-builder, could earn around pounds 36,000 on a London building site.

They met... on holiday in Bali. Davina, 26, followed surfer Gary back to New Zealand, where they lived in a cramped flat before relocating to London. They married at Kensington Palace on 31 July.

Romance rating: Friends say it was love at first sight, and he was unaware of her royal connections. He says, 'Someone from the royal family doesn't marry a Kiwi every day. I guess that makes it a bit interesting.'

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

5/5

MATTHEW PERRY

& RACHEL DUNN

He's worth: By the end of Friends, Matthew, 34, was earning over pounds 600,000 an episode.

She's worth: Student Rachel, 26, is likely to be more in the red than in the money.

They met... in New York a year ago, where Rachel was studying fashion. She's just relocated to Los Angeles to be nearer Matthew, and although the pair say they aren't moving in together, the marriage rumours have already started.

Romance rating: Commitment-phobic Matthew seems truly smitten. 'With her in my life I know I can be very committed and not some selfish guy who just wants to hang out with friends,' he says.

CHANCES

OF IT

LASTING:

3/5

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