The Chase's Mark Labbett gets felt up 'four times a night' by frisky fans

Chris Stirewalt, who was a veteran politics editor at Fox News until he was let go in the aftermath of the 2020 election, is joining NewsNation, Nexstar’s non-partisan news venture.

Bob Bakish, CEO of Paramount Global, has canceled a scheduled appearance at a media conference this afternoon due to illness. The chief executive had been slated for an afternoon Q&A keynote session at J.P. Morgan’s 47th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston.

The Chase star Mark Labbett has spoken out in defence of Issa Schultz, who stepped in to replace Anne Hegerty on the show while she was ill with Covid. Mark detailed the reason for the Australian quizzer's “quiet” debut on the show on social media yesterday.Mark, 56, defended Issa, 38, in view of his 158,700 Twitter followers last night.He wrote: “In case you think @Issa25 is quiet, he got off the plane from Australia a few hours before we recorded this.”He then added the hashtags #jetlag and #BeatTheChasers.Fan favourite Anne, 63, was notably missing from Monday’s Beat The Chasers due to being ill with Covid.The Governess has been due to take part in the latest series of the show, but was unable to take part in filming after testing positive for the virus.Anne’s spot was not left vacant for long, however, as it was filled by Issa, who is a Chaser on Australia’s version of the show.Across the sea his nickname is the “Supernerd”, suggesting he is a force to be reckoned with.Mark’s followers took to the comments section to share their thoughts on Anne’s temporary replacement.“Is that why he wasn't selected a lot today? To give him some time to settle in?” B Grayson asked.“Fair enough.

Beat the Chasers, after Anne Hegerty revealed she would be pulling out for an entire season. Issa Schultz, who is well-known for his appearances on quiz shows on Australian TV and earned the nickname 'The Supernerd' for his work on The Chase Australia, is set to fill in for Hegerty, after she caught Covid before filming for the ITV show began. Hegerty announced the news on Twitter, saying: "Unfortunately I’ve contracted Covid-19 so won’t be filming this series of #BeatTheChasers.

The Chase star Anne Hegerty has explained her absence on season five of ITV's Beat The Chasers. "The Governess", 63, will be replaced by Australian The Chase star Issa Schultz on the popular gameshow this week and he will join Jenny Ryan, Mark Labbett, Paul Sinha and Shaun Wallace.

Mark Labbett from The Chase says he's "too busy" for a relationship at the moment - but still looks out for ex-wife Katie two years after the couple went their separate ways. Mark, 56, tied the knot with Katie - who is his second cousin - back in 2014 and the couple welcomed a baby son four years later.

Mark Labbett has opened up about his divorce and his life away from The Chase, as he has now moved on to set up a bachelor pad near London.With his quiz life on the ITV show and big brain he has become a well-known face, with fans interested in the love life of "The Beast", something he normally keeps quiet about.The challenge for Mark, 56, is now adjusting to single life, before getting back on the dating wagon.

The Chase brainbox Mark Labbett has revealed he is currently single, after splitting from his wife and cousin two years ago.

ITV The Chase star Mark "The Beast" Labbett has opened up on his lovelife. Mark split from his wife of six years in 2020 and they co-parent their son together. He said he is now married to his job, adding “I’m single now.

TV quizzer Mark “The Beast” Labbett says he's "too busy for a relationship" after splitting from wife Katie. The star and Katie confirmed their separation in 2020 after spending seven years wed — blaming their 27-year age gap and life in the Covid-19 lockdown for their troubles.

Rising to fame as on hit ITV quiz show The Chase Mark Labbett has revealed he has hired a bodyguard after being groped at public appearances. The TV favourite, 56, is a popular regular on the show and makes public appearances around the country to meet fans but, has admitted to having to hire a bodyguard to protect him as he regularly gets “felt up”. He told The Sun: “I can safely say on any given gig I get my a**e felt up to four times.

EastEnders actress Katie Jarvis has "ruined" Michelle Antonio's life, the devastated mum has claimed.Michelle, 49, claims she has since become too stressed to work and is suffering from panic attacks and flashbacks to the racial abuse she endured as a child.During a day out in July 2020, Michelle visited a cafe in Southend, Essex, just two months after the murder of George Floyd in the US and the Black Lives Matter movement.Michelle and Katie came to blows when the 30-year-old actress who played Hayley Slater branded Michelle a "black c**t," before exclaiming "black lives don't matter", before explaining "I'm a celebrity". Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, the single mum said: "How can racism like this still be going on in the 2020s? You think things have changed, but nothing has."Michelle from West London says she is now seeking therapy, has since left her job as a college assistant, demanding an apology from Katie and believes she received a "slap on the wrist".She has also called on TV bosses and believes Katie mustn't appear on television again.Katie faced being jailed for six months but was subsequently handed a two-year community order but Michelle feels as though she has been "wasting her time".Katie admitted to racially-aggravated harassment of Michelle and common assault on a club bouncer she spat at two hours later.At the time of their incident, Michelle and her family were sat outside an eatery when Katie and her two pals approached.She told the publication: "Katie shouted 'black lives don't matter, I'm a celebrity – on and on and on, she called me and my daughter black c***s."I was so shaken up and angry, frustrated, upset, embarrassed.

THE Chase star Mark Labbett has hired a minder after revealing he is regularly sexually assaulted at gigs. Brainbox Mark — dubbed the Beast — makes public appearances up and down the country.

Anne Hegerty admitted she doesn't think Mark Labbett is "the best quizzer" on The Chase. Champion quizzer Anne, aka The Governess, has been a fan-favourite chaser on the ITV show since 2010.

MARK Labbett has revealed The Chase moment that got him so angry bosses had to edit out his swearing. The 56-year-old has been part of the show since it began in 2009 along with fellow Chaser Shaun Wallace.

THE Chase's Mark Labbett has revealed how there's a secret 'pecking order' between The Chasers. Mark, 56, is one of the two original Chasers on the show alongside Shaun Wallace.

MARK Labbett has revealed that the Chase producers are hunting for a female chaser who looks like a Love Islander but has the brains of Anne Hegerty and Jenny Ryan. Since the show hit our screens in 2009, there have only been TWO female Chasers.

MARK Labbett has revealed that the celebrity specials of The Chase are rigged to make sure that the stars CAN answer the questions. The quizzer, who also goes by the name of The Beast, has been on the ITV show since 2009.

The Chase player has received a bashing from quizzer Paul Sinha after she insulted his fellow chaser Mark Labbett, branding him "slow".Primary School Mhairi teacher from Newcastle was first to face the chaser as host Bradley Walsh welcomed four new contestant to the ITV game show.When asked which chaser she’d like to face during her head-to-head after bagging £6k in her Q&A, Mhairi revealed she’d like to face off with Mark Labbett as he was “slow at answering questions.”She revealed that while she thought he was “lovely” she believed she could beat him due to his inability to answer questions in a timely manner.Moments later, chaser Paul Sinha emerged as the chaser for the episode and immediately bashed the teacher for her unkind words.After complimenting her “clearly good general knowledge,” he dissed her judge of character and defended his quizmaster pal.

The Chase stars looked worlds away from their usual TV alter egos as they attended the 2022 TV BAFTA Awards.The show won Best Daytime show at this year's ceremony and to celebrate its stars – Paul Sinha, Anne Hegerty, Jenny Ryan and Mark Labbett – were on the red carpet, looking remarkably different from the characters we best know them as on TV. While the famous men of the show opted for smart suits, Anne and Jenny opted for similar style sequinned gowns.

The Chase star Jenny Ryan looked incredible as she walked the red carpet at the TV BAFTAs after a glamorous makeover.