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The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
The Chase star Mark Labbett's ex Hayley Palmer breaks her silence on his Celebs Go Dating stint as new series launches
THE Chase star Mark Labbett's ex-girlfriend Hayley Palmer has broken her silence on his Celebs Go Dating stint. Quiz titan Mark, 59, is looking for love on popular E4 show Celebs Go Dating. 4 4 4 Unlike his co-stars, Mark joins later in the series - and was absent from the first episode. He previously dated presenter Hayley Palmer from 2023 until splitting in 2024. Speaking to the Daily Mail , the 44-year-old gave her verdict on her Mark's search for new love. Although wishing her ex well, Hayley said she did not intend on watching him in the E4 show. She added: "A year later, I've been able to turn past trauma into something positive. "I feel like I've done a lot of glowing up. I am in a really strong, happy place. Feeling very grounded." Mark and Hayley confirmed their split in May 2024, just days after their one-year anniversary. Taking to Instagram at the time, Hayley wrote in her Story: 'It is with regret I announce that myself and Mark have gone our separate ways. "We had the best year together and I truly wish him all the best for the future." The Sun later told how Mark took a swipe at his ex, saying he would only consider divorcing estranged wife Katie if he met someone serious. EXCL The Chase's Mark Labbett reveals he was forced to quit date after shock health scare Mark married Katie - who is also his second cousin - in 2014 and they separated in 2020. The former couple also welcomed a son during their marriage. He said: 'It will happen if either Katie or I get with someone serious — then it might obviously be a different matter.' Mark spoke out after Hayley told The Sun a month earlier that his break-up with her a week after their one-year anniversary left her 'completely crushed'. She said at the time: 'The whole thing was traumatic, and it's been a journey to heal from it. He was truly beastly.' But Mark feels relieved, explaining: 'I'm just quite content being on my own. 'Facts are easy. Numbers are easy. People are complicated. 'I could sum me up as the kind of guy who could tell you the capital of Estonia is Tallinn but would have no idea why that pretty girl is giving me a funny half-smile. 'That's why I never played poker seriously, because I realised I can't read people.' Mark Labbett and Hayley Palmer relationship timeline May 16, 2023 - The pair went on their first date to a Toby Carvery in Southsea, Portsmouth. December 24, 2023 - The couple decided to record a podcast together after being in a relationship for several months. They planned to cover everything from Mark wooing Hayley with his Toby Carvery card to dating in the public eye, shopping trips, their big rule of not sharing chips and hilarious inside jokes. May 25, 2024 - Mark broke up with Hayley over the phone, saying he wasn't ready to finalise his divorce with his ex wife Katie. Meanwhile, Hayley later fired back at these comments. Taking to Instagram, she told fans: 'I think it's a shame that someone could say something so heartless over a relationship that lasted over a year. "I have moved on and working to be the best version of myself. "I think what is actually serious is Mental Health and we should all be working together towards a caring Christmas. X." 4
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
The Chase star Mark Labbett's ex Hayley Palmer gives her verdict on his Celebs Go Dating debut following their 'traumatic' relationship and him 'refusing to divorce' his second cousin
Mark Labett's ex Hayley Palmer has exclusively told Daily Mail she will not be tuning in to watch her former partner make his Celebs Go Dating debut on Monday, following the end of their 'traumatic' relationship. The TV personality, 44, and The Chase star, 59, announced their break up in May 2024, days after their one-year anniversary, with Hayley claiming that he dumped her because he 'didn't want to divorce' his ex-wife Katie, who is also his second cousin. Mark is now back looking for love and will appear on the E4 show alongside the likes of Kerry Katona, 44, and Christine McGuinness, 37. Hayley told Daily Mail: 'A year later, I've been able to turn past trauma into something positive. I feel like i've done a lot of glowing up. I am in a really strong, happy place. Feeling very grounded'. Despite wishing Mark well and pointing out his 'wonderful qualities' Hayley said she had no intention of watching his hunt for Mrs Right, revealing she had moved on and was dating someone she 'saw having a future with '. Instead she said she was planning on using her past relationship experiences to help others: 'I'm currently in the process of writing a book and coaching others who have been through tough experiences and want to change their mindset'. Following their split Hayley claimed that she'd been left needing counselling for 'betrayal trauma' after being dumped in a three-minute phone call. She previously told Daily Mail that she 'never in a million years' imagined Mark, AKA the Best, would agree to appear on a dating show. But the presenter also said she was glad to see her ex following her example and starting a new life chapter, after she'd he time post break up 'pouring love and confidence' into herself. Hayley said: 'I never thought in a million years he'd go on a dating show after such a painful and public breakup'. She previously claimed Mark ended their romance because he didn't want to divorce ex, Katie, 32, with whom he shares seven-year-old son Lawrence. However despite her claims Mark told The Sun: 'She's [Hayley's] a lovely lady and I was very lucky to date her for a year, and as I me, I got old.' In 2020, Katie - who had been dating senior design engineer Scott Bate for 18 months at the time - and Mark split because their attempts at an open marriage failed. The Beast also blamed other factors, including their 27-year age gap, the Covid-19 lockdown and his own mental health, for their eventual split. Last year Hayley confessed to Daily Mail that she was forced to turn the TV channel over after seeing him on Loose Women as she admitted she found it 'triggering'. She said Mark 'lives up to his nickname' after 'blindsiding' her by brutally breaking-up with her over the phone. 'It was really upsetting seeing him pop up on my screen, and I had to turn over. I didn't expect it to feel like that. 'As the last time he was on there, I was sat beside him and we were speaking about celebrating our one year anniversary and then exactly one week later my world came crashing down.' She added: 'To be honest thinking about him with anyone just brings it all back.' Hayley explained she was taken aback by her feeling as she continued: 'It was triggering. I didn't think it would be as I have worked really hard on my mindset and have been in a good place.' Meanwhile The Best has has revealed he 'couldn't wait to leave' a recent date he went on because he didn't find the mystery woman 'attractive'. Speaking to BANG Showbiz at Celebs Go Dating launch party about his current dating life, Mark said: 'You never know who you're going to find, someone who you just get on with – that's the key thing. 'I won't say who, but there's been one situation I've met someone and I'm going, "I should find them really attractive", but instead I can't wait to get away. Asked if the woman was a celebrity, Mark responded: 'No comment.' Mark hopes to find his perfect match, with the help of the programme's dating agents, Paul Carrick Brunson, Anna Williamson and Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn. Ironically, Mark said the experience of doing the show has taught him not to seek 'perfection'. He said: 'If you expect that from your partner, if she goes, "You don't do that", you can't get all stroppy. 'You can argue on the point of modern dating issues that you see someone who's this, this and this, and you go, reality check.'
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
The Traitors' Meryl reveals she's healed feud with co-star after explosive rows and deceit on BBC show
She also opened up on the show's 'box-ticking' casting process TV CLASH The Traitors' Meryl reveals she's healed feud with co-star after explosive rows and deceit on BBC show THE Traitors winner Meryl Williams has healed her rift with her co-stars after a heated feud during their time on the show. The star rose to fame on the first series of the show back in 2022. Advertisement 6 Meryl Williams has revealed she has healed her feud with co-star Maddy Credit: BBC 6 The duo had a fiery clash on The Traitors Credit: BBC 6 Meryl spoke out on Saturday Night with Hayley Palmer Credit: Supplied And although Meryl managed to scoop a third of the prize alongside fellow winners Aaron Evans and Hannah Byczkowski - it was her fiery rows with co-star Maddy Smedley that dominated her time on the show. The pair clashed on a number of occasions as they found themselves at loggerheads over their differing opinions. Meryl made the confession during her sit-down interview with Hayley Palmer on her evening talk show, Saturday Night with Hayley Palmer. As Hayley questioned Meryl on how she dealt with the lying and deceit on the show, she opened up about Maddy. Advertisement The TV star said: "I think I am a good liar and people think that I'm trustworthy. "I thought I wouldn't come across as intimidating but then obviously me and Maddy started having our own tiffs with one another. "That started in episode six so [her plan] didn't work." But, Meryl has now clarified that all is well between the pair and they aren't feuding after the show. Advertisement Meryl added that things had been smoothed over between her and her co-star as she added: "We are friends now." Elsewhere, Meryl opened up on the casting process for the show as she praised the BBC for including contestants from all walks of life. 'I couldn't get out of bed' says Hayley Palmer as she fights tears amid split from The Chase's Mark Labbett Meryl said to Hayley: "The one thing I'll take my hats off to The Traitors is the casting. "They are incredible, the inclusion they get for both the celebs and our one is incredible. Advertisement "They have between 21 and 75, non-disabled, visually disabled, non-visually disabled - they just ticked all the boxes!" You can watch Meryl's interview in full tonight on Saturday Night with Hayley Palmer on Freeview channel 271. 6 Meryl insisted the pair were still friends 6 Maddy failed to make it to the show final Credit: Instagram / @ thetraitorsnetwork Advertisement
Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Mark Labbett says he 'couldn't wait to leave' a recent date because he didn't find the mystery woman 'attractive'
has revealed he 'couldn't wait to leave' a recent date he went on because he didn't find the mystery woman 'attractive'. The Chase star, 59, known as The Beast, is taking part in E4's Celeb's Go Dating following his separation from ex-girlfriend Hayley Palmer, 44. Mark dumped TV presenter Hayley in May 2024 in a 'three-minute' phone call, just days after their anniversary. And speaking to BANG Showbiz at Celebs Go Dating launch party about his current dating life, Mark said: 'You never know who you're going to find, someone who you just get on with – that's the key thing. 'I won't say who, but there's been one situation I've met someone and I'm going, "I should find them really attractive", but instead I can't wait to get away. Asked if the woman was a celebrity, Mark responded: 'No comment.' Mark hopes to find his perfect match, with the help of the programme's dating agents, Paul Carrick Brunson, Anna Williamson and Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn. Ironically, Mark said the experience of doing the show has taught him not to seek 'perfection'. He said: 'If you expect that from your partner, if she goes, "You don't do that", you can't get all stroppy. 'You can argue on the point of modern dating issues that you see someone who's this, this and this, and you go, reality check.' He was married to his second cousin Katie Labbett, 32, from 2014 until 2020. They welcomed their seven-year-old son Lawrence in 2018, but Katie and Mark split in 2020. In 2020, Katie - who had been dating senior design engineer Scott Bate for 18 months at the time - and Mark split because their attempts at an open marriage failed. The Beast also blamed other factors, including their 27-year age gap, the Covid-19 lockdown and his own mental health, for their eventual split. After starting work on the show he went on to be in a several serious relationships. This included marrying his second cousin Katie Labbett, 32 (seen in 2017) In 2024, Hayley and Mark separated - with Hayley claiming at the time he dumped her because he 'didn't want to divorce his ex-wife', but Mark later told The Sun newspaper their separation was because he 'got old'. However, Mark - who had a 15-year age gap with Hayley - insisted to BANG Showbiz he does not have a 'bad word' to say about Katie or Hayley. Asked if he thinks it is now better to share a similar age with someone, as opposed to having a big age gap like he did with Katie and Hayley, Mark said: 'What I would say is age is really important to some people and completely unimportant to others. 'And, ultimately, I think it's down to the individual relationship. 'I've dated women who are older than me, and I've got no problems with it.' Celebs Go Dating 2025 starts August 11 at 9pm on E4.
Daily Mail
05-08-2025
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- Daily Mail
Mark Labbett feared he would 'die a bachelor' before finding fame on The Chase and then marrying his second cousin Katie
Mark Labbett feared he would 'die a bachelor' because women were not interested in him before he found fame on The Chase. The 59-year-old TV personality was a single man 'for over 20 years' before he joined the ITV quiz show as The Beast in 2009, and then he went on to be in a several serious relationships. This included his second cousin Katie Labbett, 32, who he met on Facebook in 2010, began to date in 2012 and then married in 2014. They welcomed their seven-year-old son Lawrence in 2018, but Katie and Mark split in 2020. Following The Beast's separation from Katie, Mark dated TV presenter Hayley Palmer, 44, in 2023. However, in May 2024, he dumped Hayley days after their first dating anniversary in a 'three-minute' phone call. Now, Mark is taking part in the E4 dating show Celebs Go Dating. He hopes to find his perfect match, with the help of the programme's dating agents, Paul Carrick Brunson, 50, Anna Williamson, 44, and Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, 36. Mark exclusively told BANG Showbiz at the Celebs Go Dating launch party event at The Broadcaster gastropub in White City, West London, on July 24: 'It's getting to the point now with the joy of social media, a photo of me with a woman suddenly it's a new date. 'With this girl, I said, 'Sorry about this, I did warn you if you put up that photo.' 'And I tend to think, 'Where was all this speculation 20, 25 years ago?' 'I was a single man for over 20 years. I genuinely thought at one point before The Chase came along, 'Am I going to die a bachelor?' 'Suddenly, I'm in a relationship, which is why this has been good because you listen to experts, so finding out advice from them.' In 2020, Katie - who had been dating senior design engineer Scott Bate for 18 months at the time - and Mark split because their attempts at an open marriage failed. The Beast also blamed other factors, including their 27-year age gap, the Covid-19 lockdown and his own mental health, for their eventual split. In 2024, Hayley and Mark separated - with Hayley claiming at the time he dumped her because he 'didn't want to divorce his ex-wife', but Mark later told The Sun newspaper their separation was because he 'got old'. However, Mark - who had a 15-year age gap with Hayley - insisted to BANG Showbiz he does not have a 'bad word' to say about Katie or Hayley. Asked if he thinks it is now better to share a similar age with someone, as opposed to having a big age gap like he did with Katie and Hayley, Mark said: 'What I would say is age is really important to some people and completely unimportant to others. 'And, ultimately, I think it's down to the individual relationship. 'I've dated women who are older than me, and I've got no problems with it.' Celebs Go Dating 2025 starts on Monday, August 11, at 9pm on E4.
