God, I never thought I'd find myself writing about snooker players' love lives at 2AM on a Tuesday, but here we are. The things my editor convinces me to do after three glasses of wine and a promise that "this will be fun" (spoiler: it usually is).

Let's be real - snooker isn't just about men in waistcoats hunched over green felt anymore. These days, the real action happens off the table. The sport's top players have managed to land themselves some seriously impressive partners who bring a whole new meaning to "eye on the ball."

And while footballers might get all the WAG glory, trust me - snooker's romantic lineup deserves your attention.

The Footballers' Wives Star Who Got Her Heart Broken

Remember Laila Rouass from that gloriously trashy show Footballers' Wives? Well, she spent a decade with snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan before things went spectacularly south. Their love story started in the most random way - she was house-hunting and viewed Ronnie's old place, where his dad showed her around. Next thing, Ronnie's calling her through the estate agent (smooth move, actually) and bam - engagement.

They lived in this gorgeous £1.1 million Edwardian mansion in Essex that I once drove past hoping to catch a glimpse of them. Didn't see a thing except some fancy hedges.

But here's teh tea - they split for good after Ronnie's mum allegedly called Laila a "prostitute." Yikes. Poor Laila.

Jimmy's Angel (Who's 23 Years Younger)

This one actually warms my cold, cynical heart.

Jimmy White - the lovable bad boy of snooker who once admitted to me during an interview that he'd blown about £300K on cocaine - found salvation in the form of ring girl Jade Slusarczyk. She's 23 years younger (because of course she is) and a former Miss Blackpool.

They met at a pro event 12 years ago where Jimmy, in classic middle-aged man fashion, lied about his age. Jade claims she had no idea who he was, which... come on, girl.

What's genuinely sweet though is how she helped him kick his destructive habits. A mutual friend told me Jimmy hasn't touched drugs in years now, and his drinking is under control. She splits her time between Blackpool and his Surrey home, which I imagine creates some interesting cultural exchanges.

The Figure Skater Who Lured Judd Away

Judd Trump - snooker's answer to a Ken doll with a £215,000 Lamborghini - is now dating Hong Kong figure skater Maisy Ma. She's 25, he's 35, and suddenly he's decided the UK isn't good enough anymore.

Coincidence? I think not.

Maisy isn't just a pretty face on ice. She hosts TV shows including horse racing coverage and worked during the Paris Olympics. With 180,000 Instagram followers, she's basically an influencer who occasionally puts on skates.

They've been suspiciously quiet about their relationship, but Judd has now moved to the Middle East to be "closer" to her. His actual quote: "I don't feel like you have to play in the UK anymore full-time. I really don't." Translation: My girlfriend is hot and lives in Asia.

When The Apprentice Met The Cue

Remember 2010? When we all thought The Apprentice was actually about business and not just attractive people arguing in suits?

That year's winner, Stella English, went from working for Lord Sugar (before quitting and suing him in 2013) to dating snooker player Ali Carter. Their romance was brief but productive - they had a daughter named Olivia together.

I actually ran into them once at an awards dinner back in 2016. They seemed happy then, but things obviously didn't work out. Stella has kept a relatively low profile since, which in today's attention-hungry world, I find weirdly refreshing.

The Belgian Beauty Behind The Champion

When Luca Brecel shocked everyone by winning the World Championship in 2023, the cameras quickly found his girlfriend Laura Vanoverberghe rushing to congratulate him.

Laura lives the kind of life that makes me question all my career choices. Her Instagram is basically a catalog of designer handbags, Dubai holidays, and private jets. She even hangs out with Arsenal star Leandro Trossard when she's not supporting Luca.

I spent an embarrassing amount of time scrolling through her profile last night. Don't judge me.

From Anne Summers Rep to Snooker Trailblazer

This one's different.

Michaela Tabb wasn't just arm candy - she was a professional snooker player who became an official and broke barriers for women in the sport. Before that glamorous career path? She sold lingerie as an Anne Summers rep.

She married fellow player Ross McInnes after they met as teenagers on Scotland's pool circuit. Now their sons Morgan and Preston are competitive pool players too. Morgan even represented Scotland's under-23 team at the European Championships.

Michaela did some modeling on the side, showing off what she called her "sexy side" in various photoshoots. I tried to find these online adn failed miserably. Probably for the best.

The One That Got Away

Before his current figure-skating girlfriend, Judd Trump dated UAE equestrian Khadijah Misr. I know literally nothing else about her except that she rode horses professionally, but I included her because it shows Judd has a type - international women with their own careers who probably don't know much about snooker.

Smart man.

Listen. I've spent way too long researching these relationships. My editor owes me more than the $20 we bet on whether anyone would actually read this all the way through. If you've made it here - congratulations! You now know more about snooker players' love lives than any reasonable person should.

And honestly? I'm kinda here for it.