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Mark Labbett looked worlds away from his on-screen persona of "The Beast" as he shared a selfie to Instagram while enjoying a night out.The Chase star, 57, posed alongside ITV presenter Hayley Palmer as they played darts at Boom Battle Bar, with Hayley later sharing that she won the game. Mark, who has lost ten stone since he was diagnosed with diabetes back in 2016, looked slimmer than ever as he smiled for the snap.

Mark Labbett has wowed fans of The Chase as the star issued a warning. The ITV game show quizzer took to Instagram with a pouting selfie of himself and co-star Shaun Wallace. The pair appeared to be in the studio for the popular show, hosted by Bradley Walsh, as they posed for the camera.

Mark Labbett - star of much-loved ITV game-show The Chase - has left his fans picking their jaws up off the floor after showing off his incredible body transformation.The 'Chaser', referred to on the show by host Bradley Walsh as 'The Beast', earlier this week gave his online following a glimpse into the hard work that has gone into slimming down his physique after sharing some impressive selfies.The ITV favourite has managed to shift a massive 10-stone since making the decision to embark on a healthier and more active lifestyle. On Saturday, Mark, 57, shared a photo with his 39,800 Instagram followers which saw him posing alongside his on-screen pal and fellow 'Chaser', Shaun 'The Dark Destroyer' Wallace.

THE Chase star Mark Labbett has revealed that he's been forced to deny that he got a gastric band after his impressive 10st weight loss. The quiz genius, known as The Beast on the popular ITV game show, said he was tempted to have weight loss surgery but decided against and has shed the pounds through diet and exercise alone.

THE Chase star Mark Labbett said that he's enjoying his single life and is in no rush to get into a relationship for one big reason. The professional quizmaster, who split from his wife Katie back in 2020, said he's away from home 150 days each year filming for the ITV game show.

Bradley Walsh, 62, has presented The Chase since it began in 2009, with Anne Hegerty, 64, joining the show as The Governess in its second series.The Governess was asked by Express.co.uk if she could see anyone replacing Bradley on the show, admitting "she can think of a few" in the revealing interview.Anne works on The Chase alongside fellow chasers Darragh Ennis, Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Paul Sinha and Jenny Ryan.Bradley has presented the show since it started and has become an integral part of the famous ITV quiz show.Express.co.uk asked Anne if she could imagine Bradley ever leaving the show, with The Governess opening up about the possibility.She said: "People keep trying to have this conversation with me and I'm just like 'Can't hear you!'"I can't imagine the idea of Bradley leaving us and having to find someone else."I suppose I could think of a couple of names that might but Bradley is just an integral part of the whole show and his rapport with the contestants and with us."It's just I can't imagine him being replaced!"He once said to me 'The Chase is my pension' and I really do hope that he regards it that way and he has no plans to go anywhere."The Chase sees contestants go against Britain's biggest brains in a bid to take home the prize money, however, things on the show do not always go to plan.As reported by The Mirror, some things appear to go incredibly wrong on the show, as Bradley doesn't actually get to see the questions any sooner than the contestants.This means they are unrehearsed, making room for the mishaps with the questions Bradley has on the show.Bradley previously told the Radio Times: "If there is a slight misread, I am stopped immediately - bang - by the lawyers.

Anne Hegerty, 64, has been on The Chase since 2010, becoming the first woman on the show and making her one of the show's longest-standing Chasers. In an interview with Express.co.uk Anne was asked if she competes with her fellow Chasers and how she feels about her position on the show in a very candid chat.Anne is on The Chase alongside Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis.Express.co.uk asked Anne how she gets along with her co-workers behind the scenes and whether there is any competition involved.She said: "We're all friends.

THE Chase's Mark Labbett has complained that he's being 'punished' by the show's producers. Mark, 57 - AKA 'The Beast' - has been a Chaser on the ITV programme since it hit our screens in 2009. The popular show, hosted by Bradley Walsh, sees contestants go up against one of the Chasers in a bid to win some money.

Mark Labbett has had an incredible weight loss transformation in recent years as the star debuted a slimmer-than-ever look for Christmas.

VIEWERS of The Chase were left cringing as cycling legend Bradley Wiggins made a series of blunders during his appearance on the Christmas special of the programme. The festivities were underway on the ITV quizzing game as Bradley Walsh welcomed four famous faces for the annual Christmas special of the popular show.

THE Chase will have a bit of a shake-up across the Christmas and Boxing Day specials with a change to the line-up. While all the Chasers will appear across the two days, Paul Sinha has revealed he will be missing from the Boxing Day special tomorrow. On Christmas Day, he was seen dressed up alongside Ann Hegarty, Mark Labbett, Darragh Ennis and Shaun Wallace in Alice In Wonderland themed costumes for a fantasy special.

THE Chase stars were unrecognisable as they transformed for the show's Christmas special - especially Mark Labbett. The hit ITV daytime quiz programme aired the first of two festive episodes over the holiday period. The Chasers were dressed up as characters from Alice in Wonderland tonight - filmed months before The Beast's incredible weight loss.

THE Chase stars have been left unrecognisable as they transform for the show's Christmas special. The hit ITV daytime quiz programme will air two festive episodes over the holiday period. One of the episodes which is due to air on Christmas Day will has its very own theme.

Celtic fans were left annoyed at ITV's popular gameshow 'The Chase' on Tuesday evening - after infamous chaser Mark 'The Beast' Labbett got the name of their founding father Brother Walfrid wrong.

BEAT The Chasers fans were stunned by a contestants outstanding performance on Monday's episode. Retired civil servant Susie was hoping to win at least £2,000 to purchase a pair of opal earrings and to "treat her family".

The Chase star Mark Labbett stunned fans as he showed off his slimmed down physique on Loose Women as he revealed his medication aided his weight loss.

ANNE Hegerty has broken her silence on the fate of Britain's Brightest Family. The Chase star first fronted the ITV show in January 2018 and has presided over two series featuring members of the public as well as two celebrity versions.

Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy's romance is heating up. The Sun can reveal the Bedroom Floor singer whisked the blonde to Rome for a romantic weekend away as they take their relationship to the next level. Splashing the cash on serious luxury, Liam Payne booked a suite at the stunning five star Hotel De La Ville in the centre of the Italian capital.

CORONATION Street fans are divided after harrowing racism scenes as Max Turner's controversial radicalisation storyline continues. Viewers were left unsettled after refugee Daryan was attacked in Monday's episode of the ITV soap. A masked gang of racist thugs, led by Griff, bullied him because of his nationality outside Speed Dhal.

Mark Labbett, 57, has become one of the most recognisable faces on British TV since he landed the job as a Chaser on ITV’s The Chase in 2009.The show is still going strong and Mark has gained a reputation as one of the most formidable opponents the contestants can come up against.However, Mark admits that he does have some gaps in his knowledge that The Chase hopefuls can use to their advantage.He said in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk: “I deliberately keep one area weak and that’s soap operas because, as I modestly put it, Superman needs kryptonite.  “There has got to be a topic that when it comes up, Bradley starts capering around because he knows I don’t know it and the contestants go, ‘Hey, we know he doesn’t know this!’  “Having said that, if my job depended on it, I would close that gap in a couple of weeks, but we need that vulnerability.”The quizzer even joked that he and co-star Paul Sinha once feared for their jobs because they were so “unstoppable”.

Helen Skelton’s ex Richie puts on united front with pregnant partnerThe person who apparently made the post wrote: "Oh, Jane I made this and what an honour to get approval (I think!)"Stella Gregory commented: "Never mind Secretary of State, you would make a better PM than some we have had in the last few years."Alison Wall typed: "I love this, pity it isn’t true."Graham Bean penned: "I'd vote for you Jane."Jane also shared the post on her Instagram page, where she has 191,000 followers.In recent weeks, she has been giving fans an insight into filming for a new project.She returned to work just weeks after saying she'd be stepping away from the limelight.Earlier this month, she told fans: “Hi everyone! We’re back filming again for Channel 5, we’re all looking forward to it.Autumnwatch's Michaela Strachan admitted struggle to 'love' breasts [REVEALED]The Chase's Mark Labbett branded 'unfair' over swipe at contestants [REACTION]Miriam Margolyes confirms how much she was paid for Harry Potter [LATEST]"It’s the first day of filming today and I definitely, definitely, definitely have the best job in television.”The presenter followed up her post with a picture of herself, posing in the sun as she smiled for the camera.Along with the snap, she wrote: “My next filming project has begun!”Her new move comes after she revealed she wanted to enjoy life more following her fiancé Eddie Rothe's death in March last year. Speaking to Kaye Adams about almost turning 60, she said: "I'm looking forward to it.