The Chase’s Mark Labbett 'signs up for Celebs Go Dating' following split from wife
25 September 2020, 08:30
The TV star – famously known at 'The Beast' on The Chase – is looking for love again.
The Chase’s Mark Labbett, 55, has reportedly signed up to take part in Celebs Go Dating.
This comes shortly after he announced his split from wife – and second cousin – Katie earlier this year.
A source told The Sun: "Mark has been very open about the fact he’s not especially romantic. Flirting doesn’t come easily to him but he’s open to finding love again.
“He’s a big lovable giant with a heart of gold but his dating adventures will be something to behold.”
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Appearing on the show, Mark will be set up with everyday singletons by love gurus Anna Williamson and Paul Brunson in a bid to meet someone new.
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Over the summer, Mark and his wife Katie, 28, confirmed they had split after seven years of marriage.
Mark told The Sun at the time: "There was never any deceit on Katie’s part.
“But it’s got to the point now where I realise it is better for us to go our separate ways and remain friendly."
In the interview, the couple – who have a son together – revealed how Mark knew that Katie was dating another man, Scott Bate, after they were pictured together.
He said on the situation: "When Katie first came clean to me about her boyfriend, I’d had an inkling.
“But right from the start, my attitude was quite pragmatic — this was spilt milk, what could we do about the situation to make it OK?
“We had a family. We couldn’t just throw that away lightly. There were other considerations."
He went on to explain: “But Covid provided the perfect storm. My mental health suffered and the differences in our ages became magnified.
“With Katie seeing Scott after lockdown, it’s got to the point where I realise it’s better for us to go our separate ways and remain friendly, without the stress factor of living together.”
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