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The Chase star Mark Labbett says 'it's an honour' 16 years after ITV show debut
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The Chase's Mark Labbett was quick to issue a message to one of the celebrity guests during Saturday's show.
During the episode, which originally aired last year, ITV viewers saw 'The Beast' go head to head with the likes of Raj Bisram, Danielle Harold, John Conteh and Roger Black, who were all competing to win money for their charity.
With the Antiques Roadshow expert and EastEnders star successfully managing to make it back to the table with the money they had earned in their round, it was time for former British professional boxer John Conteh to face Mark.
The 74-year-old answered three questions correctly, meaning he had earned a total of £3,000 to potentially bring back to the team.
However, before facing Mark at the table, the quizzer had some kind words to say to the boxing champ.
He said: 'Good evening, John. It's not often I say this, but it's an honour, sir, to meet you.'
The audience gave a collective sound of admiration for Mark's remark as John thanked him.
Bradley added: 'He loves his boxing!' Although the niceties were short-lived as Mark replied: 'Right, that's the last compliment you'll get.'
Sadly, John didn't make it back to the table as Mark caught him at the table during his round.
In the end, it was Raj, Danielle and Roger in the final Chase as they were playing to win a staggering £120,000 after Roger decided to go for Mark's high offer.
Getting a three-step headstart, the team managed to answer 11 questions correctly, setting a target of 14 for the chaser to try and beat.
With two minutes on the clock, Mark managed to catch the team with 47 seconds left on the clock to spare.
Speaking about their performance, the quizzer, who has been part of the ITV show for 16 years, said: 'I'm sorry guys, the way they broke, either I knew them, or they were so tough you didn't stand a prayer at pushing me back.'
Meanwhile, host Bradley Walsh said: 'We missed John Conteh, of course, you needed a full house, and we needed a bigger score on our side of that run, but that's just the way it is.'
However, the ITV star informed the team that they won't be walking away empty handed as they'd each get £1,000 to give to their chosen charity.
The Chase is available to watch on ITVX
