Cash can't buy love but it'll hire Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, or DJ Havana Brown

Source: The Sunday Telegraph

Elle Halliwell, The Sunday Telegraph, reports

Fancy a celebrity name at your wedding? Top Aussie stars are moonlighting as wedding singers and MCs - and some of them are quite the bargain.

If the price is right, you can have Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy or DJ Havana Brown perform at your nuptials, or Hamish and Andy, Grant Denyer or Tania Zaetta as your master of ceremonies.

"It often depends on the scheduling, but for a lot of Australian performers corporate gigs and weddings are where they make their money," one talent agent, who did not want to be named, told The Sunday Telegraph.

"They don't make much from the record companies, they make a little bit from touring and that's about it. They can do up to 30 gigs a year, but because they're not publicised, nobody really hears about them."

The most expensive is singer Delta Goodrem at $100,000 per function, followed by David Campbell at around $80,000 per appearance.

And the best value for money? Underbelly actor Salvatore Coco, who has been recently spruiking his talents as a wedding MC at bridal expos. The former Heartbreak High star hosts on average 50 weddings a year, and charges between $500 to $1500 a job.

"These jobs, at the end of the day, are going to feed you," Coco says.

"Plus, you just never know who is in that audience."

Six burning questions for ... David Campbell

The new Mornings host David Campbell.

Natalie Craig, The Sydney Morning Herald, interviews David Campbell

1. Your father is Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes. Did you use that to your advantage as a child?

I hid from it mostly. Only close friends knew. Eventually it got around and I paid the price with some serious sledging from other students. I did get free tickets to his shows for my mates and I in high school - I was extremely popular then.

2. You're a musician, TV presenter and have been on Dancing with the Stars. Is there anything you can't do?

I cannot freestyle rap. I am also next to useless around the house. I have never been very DIY. I don't possess the gene.

3. Have you ever proposed?

I proposed to my wife in Paris. It was a near disaster. I tried to impress her in the worst restaurant in Paris. It was pouring with rain, so a romantic walk was out of the question. I was so stressed, I was nearly sick. Finally, my wife said: ''Let's go to the hotel restaurant.'' It was so classy. She said yes, luckily.

4. Which historical figure do you relate to most?

Bobby Darin. I relate to the fact he has the same background as me. Not knowing who his father or mother were for years. Struggling to be a performer, hoping this may fill a void. I have always felt an affinity for him and his music.

5. What's the most precious thing you own?

My son Leo and my wife Lisa. I don't need anything material. My life is complete with these two people. I spent so many years thinking I don't belong or no one wants me. Lisa focused me and gave me purpose. And Leo is just the best guy I could ever know, growing up right in front of me every day.

6. What's your favourite lyric?

In Wichita Lineman, by Jimmy Webb: ''And I need you more than want you; and I want you for all time.'' Is there a better lyric? So simple. Says so much with so little. It breaks my heart.

Kerri-Anne one to beat says Sonia Kruger and David Campbell

Kerri-Anne Kennerley showed Kevin Rudd her dance moves on the set of her show back in 2007. Picture: Lindsay Moller Source: News Limited

The Daily Telegraph reports

Sonia Kruger and David Campbell are backing Kerri-Anne Kennerley -- the woman they have replaced on Channel 9 -- to win this year's Dancing with the Stars.

The duo, who begin their new show Mornings today, said Kennerley -- a rumoured contestant on this year's Channel 7 reality show -- had what it took to take the title.

Kruger, who left her DWTS co-host role to take over Mornings said it was "weird" that she might be doing a "kind of job swap" with the morning TV doyenne.

"I think she would have an absolute blast doing the show and I'll be watching because she's a legend. It's totally her world."

Campbell said: " I think it would be easier to take over (Kennerley's) show than to be on Dancing with the Stars this year if she's on it.

"She's a showgirl, she's so charismatic, she's an institution. People love her, she's a perfect candidate."

Kruger, who will also host Big Brother, said she was feeling more comfortable at Nine after her "network-ectomy" and said she wanted to stretch herself.

" I didn't want to look back in a couple of years taking the safe option and think, 'I wonder what would have happened'," she said.

"I thought, 'Well, what are you afraid of? What's the worst thing that could happen?' Well, you get sacked -- well, that's happened before!"

Brekkie duo act right fit

David Campbell says his new TV show is his dream job. Picture: Fiona Hamilton Source: Herald Sun

Luke Dennehy, The Herald Sun, reports

David Campbell says working on the new Channel 9 show Mornings is his dream job.

Campbell was asked to do the show by co-host Sonia Kruger late last year.

"Sonia called me up and said 'what do you think? I really want you to do it' and I was like, 'that would be awesome fun'," he said.

"It just seems like a natural fit and the good thing is we started working together way back when and we've been mates ever since."

The well-known entertainer didn't think he would ever end up hosting his own show.

"It's something I've dreamt of, but I never thought it would actually happen," he said.

"To actually have this happen, I feel very lucky and to be doing it with a good mate like Sonia makes it easier."