The Chase Beast star Mark Labbett's secret nickname meaning 'exposed' by eagle-eyed fans

Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott are premiering their new thriller at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.

A Hamilton man who spat at two female police officers has narrowly avoided prison.

A school in Manchester caused controversy this week over uniform policy after taking issue with a schoolgirl's socks and bag.

Former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy has mounted a robust defence in the face of allegations from a force whistleblower that he created a 'culture of cronyism' that promoted under-qualified officers into senior positions.

Sally Nugent and Jon Kay left the studio to host a special edition of BBC Breakfast this week following the Queen's death.The presenters normally host the BBC One morning show from the famous red sofa at the BBC's MediaCity studio in Salford.However, the pair were forced to ditch the comfort of the studio on Monday morning (September 12) as they were tasked with a special programme that paid tribute to the Queen.READ MORE:BBC Breakfast's Naga and Charlie divide viewers with special tribute to QueenIt comes after Queen Elizabeth II passed away "peacefully" aged 96 at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on Thursday (September 8).Instead, Jon appeared live from Edinburgh to kick off the show at 6am as the city became the first place that members of the public could view the Queen's coffin.He was a fair way from co-host Sally who fronted the show from outside Buckingham Palace, but both wore black outfits out of respect for the monarch.The Queen's coffin left Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire on Sunday and completed a six-hour journey to the city, a whopping 175-mile trip.Monday saw the procession move from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh where the coffin will rest for 24 hours, so people could pay their respects.The next day, the Queen's coffin will make the journey to Edinburgh Airport before being flown to RAF Northolt and Buckingham Palace.Mourners can then attend the Queen's lying-in-state, which will occur at the Palace of Westminster from 5pm on Wednesday until Monday (September 19), the day of the Queen's funeral.The last royal to lie in state was the Queen Mother in 2002, when more than 200,000 people came to view the coffin.The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle said it would be "an opportunity

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The death of HM The Queen has caused thousands of people to lay flowers in memory of the Sovereign, who passed away on Thursday.

One of Manchester city centre’s most iconic buildings — the Great Northern Warehouse — is set for a major change. While it will still be recognizable as the Victorian behemoth that dominates Deansgate, the fabric of the sprawling, six-acre site is set to shift.

A hospital where patients say they were 'bullied and abused by staff' has been placed into special measures. Cygnet Bury Hudson has been ordered to improve safety after its overall performance was judged to be 'inadequate', following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June.

Be it through love, heartache, passion, sorrow or pure lust for life, music has always fulfilled a common purpose: bringing people together. Country music is known for evoking a wide range of complicated emotions, and viewers of the upcoming "Monarch" FOX television show are in for a wild ride with equally energetic acoustics from Trace Adkins as he stands at the helm of the Roman family.  Fox News Digital exclusively spoke with several of the featured musicians on the soulful TV series, starring Susan Sarandon, Anna Friel and Beth Ditto, which highlights the lives of a dynasty of country musicians and the excitement that ensues as a family needs a little help remembering their roots.

Megan Fox showed off her ample curves in a photoshoot she sat for with her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly on Sunday. The 36-year-old actress wore a tiny black and white bra that just barely contained her chest. She added a pair of sparkly shorts that showed off much of her long legs and her toned tummy.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Fox (@meganfox) She added a pair of long white socks that stopped just above her knees. The Tennessee native stood on tall sparkly high heels which matched the shorts that clung to her pert derrière.  Her long, dark hair fell straight down to the middle of her back. She accessorized quite a bit with several necklaces and earrings. She sat on a large leopard print chair alongside her longtime 32-year-old beau.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by the Blonde Don (@machinegunkelly) Happy together: The longtime couple posed in a number of different way together (pictured June 2022)MGK stunned in a fuzzy white jacket, the right side of which was dyed a hot pink. He added vibrant dark blue pants which sparkled underneath the bright lights.

Ray J says that Kris Jenner selected one of three sex tapes he shot with Kim Kardashian for release of the 2007 adult film Kim Kardashian, Superstar.The 41-year-old musical artist said that Kim's mother and manager Jenner, 66, watched the three sex tapes and decided to release one which was shot at a resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.Ray J, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., said that two of the adult movies were shot in Cabo San Lucas, and one was filmed in Santa Barbara, California. The latest: Ray J, 41, says that Kris Jenner selected one of three sex tapes he shot with Kim Kardashian for release.

Lizzo has been known to splurge on some the newest fashions for herself, as well as on family and friends.And on Sunday the musician and rapper took to her Instagram page to share a series of photos of her more recent purchases, although at times she has enjoyed the perks of being a star and has gotten things for free.First up, the Cuz I Love You star struck a number of poses, both solo and with beau Myke Wright, in a new ensemble from the Adidas x Gucci collaboration collection.She would then direct her spending power on her mother and gift her with a new Gucci bag for her birthday, which she documented in a second series of snaps she took while celebrating with Wright and her family. Fashionista: Lizzo (born Melissa Viviane Jefferson), 34, showed off her love of Gucci and struck a few poses in a red ensemble from the Adidas x Gucci collaboration Lizzo (born Melissa Viviane Jefferson), 34, can be seen seated dressed in a red Adidas x Gucci ensemble that consisted of a miniskirt and cropped top in three of the five picturesThe outfit had an old school, retro look to it, which is the theme of the new collaboration, which got its launch during Alessandro Michele's show in Milan last September, according to Vogue.    'We Gucci,' she declared in the caption of the posts that featured the boisterous star with her raven tresses pulled back off her face, with the use of a head scarf.It only takes a glance to be able to recognize some of the familiar designs that each brand has been known for in yesteryears.

The Chase's Mark Labbett has showed off further weight loss as he took to social media looking rather dapper in a slim-fit suit. Looking slimmer than ever Mark took to Instagram wearing a navy blue fitted suit jacket, that was teamed with a crisp pink shirt with collar.The 56-year-old hadn't wanted to share his recent results but instead "beg" his loyal legion of followers to vote for him and the other chasers at this years National Television Awards.READ MORE:The Chase in chaos as Mark Labbett explodes in frustration on set after incorrect answerBradley Walsh and his team have been shortlisted for the Daytime favourite as they come up against stiff competition, going head-to-head with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Scofield.

The Chase fans were left floored after an honest player revealed he had set his sights on an unusual splurge if he won enough prize money.As contestant Tim, a computer programmer from Wilmslow, stepped up for his head-to-head with host Bradley Walsh, the pair began discussing Tim’s hobbies and what he planned to do with the prize money.The 56-year-old contestant, who had a mostly bald head, told Bradley he was desperate for a hair transplant and revealed he might be suffering from a mid-life crisis.READ MORE:The Chase in chaos as Mark Labbett explodes in frustration on set after incorrect answer“I don’t look good in a hat so it might be a mid-life crisis hair transplant I think, admitted Tim.A stunned Bradley replied: “Seriously, hair transplant really?”To which Tim said: “Well that’s what I said to my wife but she said you’re not spending it on that.”Brad then reminded him that his wife loved him for who he is, and Tim replied: “So do I but I’ve got a cold head.”Viewers were cracking up at the hilarious revelation. One viewers said: “LOL at Tim bless him just shave your head mate and call it a day x.” A second said: “Hair transplant? Should have gone on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire #thechase” While a third argued: “Why bother at your age mate Tim you look great lol”Fans were further stunned when he revealed his unusual hobby.

Anne Hegerty has said that she will be "p***** off" if The Chase replace her with someone who "looks like they could be on Love Island."This comes after her fellow original chaser Mark Labbett appeared at the Oxford Students Union and told the debating society that chiefs had been looking for some new quizzers.Anne was fuming that producers were interviewing youngsters to take on the job.READ MORE: The Chase's Paul Sinha forced to intervene with killer offer as he fumes at 'treachery' She seethed: “They have tried out a few 20-year-olds for The Chase as quizzers. “I would be more than p***ed off if I was replaced, as she would not be as good as me.“Nobody is about to replace me.”Mark explained to the Oxford student union that producers are looking for someone who can “play like Anne or Jenny (Ryan) and looks like she can be on Love Island”.

 “They have tried out a few 20-year-olds for The Chase as quizzers.“I would be more than p***ed off if I was replaced, as she would not be as good as me.“Nobody is about to replace me.”In his Oxford Union address, Mark said the producers were looking for someone who can “play like Anne or Jenny (Ryan) and looks like she can be on Love Island”.The popular ITV quiz show is in the middle of its 15th season, and all the current Chasers have tons of experience to show for themselves. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk from earlier this month, Anne further expressed how unhappy she would be about the decision to introduce new blood.The star previously revealed that the more Chasers there are, the less money they all get paid. She explained: “If they introduce one, I mean, we won’t get told.“It will kind of be sprung on us. I guess we’ll just have to put up with it.”Based on the pattern of recruitment over the last few years, it seems unlikely there will be another Chaser for some time. After the first series of The Chase, Anne joined Mark Labbett and Shaun Wallace in 2010.Paul Sinha was added the following year, after which changes to the panel occurred much more slowly.In 2015, Jenny Ryan became the fifth Chaser on the panel, while the most recent addition, Darragh Ennis, was introduced in 2020.This comes as Anne has a new sitcom in the works called Gammon, and is likely to branch her career away slightly from ITV.“The sitcom hasn’t actually been greenlit yet,” she told Express.co.uk.“We are hoping for someone to pick it up.

IF ITV bosses succeed in their search for a new younger female Chaser to join quiz show The Chase, they may regret getting on the wrong side of quizzing queen Anne Hegerty. The Governess, as she is known on the show, has reacted after her fellow pro quizzer Mark Labbett told the Oxford Union student debating society that TV chiefs had been seeking new experts for the show.

The Chase’s Jenny Ryan branded a Strictly Come Dancing judge “gorgeous” after the fiery red-head spotted him hidden in an iconic Elton John music video.During Tuesday’s visit to the ITV studios, TV host Bradley Walsh welcomed four new contestants onto the show looking to put their general knowledge to the test. As viewers tuned in for the primetime quiz show, the former Coronation Street star introduced Jenny – otherwise known as The Vixen – onto the show.

READ MORE: The Chase fans left distracted as they swoon over two bombshell contestantsBut with one player down it was neck and neck during the quick-fire round as the trio successful answered 18 questions correctly in just two minutes.It’s fair to say the professional quizzer was pushed to his limits when he fought to beat their staggeringly high score on his own.As the clock loudly counted down with tension in the studio rising, Mark was asked a question about American politician Ted Cruz with just 30 seconds left on the timer.Bradley asked: Ted Cruz is a republican senator for which American state?" to which he wrongly answers: "Indiana."The star was then seen screaming out in frustration as he slammed his fists on the desk after he broke his winning streak of 17 correct answers in a row. Former Coronation Street Bradders added: "Phwoar, nearly a clean sweep - what about that?" Mark then thumped his head onto the desk in front of him as he mumbled: "Oh no" while the contestants correctly answered: "Texas".Fans soon flooded to Twitter to respond to his TV outburst as some viewers compared him to the Hulk online.

THE Chase took an unexpected turn as Mark Labbett branded host Bradley Walsh a ‘div’ in an awkward exchange. The remark was made during a celebrity special edition of The Chase where a whole host of showbiz names battle it out in order to take home money for their chosen charities.