May 25th 2024.
The news of Mark 'the Beast' Labbett's break up with girlfriend Hayley Palmer has come as a shock to many, especially considering their happy one-year relationship. Mark, who is known for his impressive quizzing skills on the popular show The Chase, was said to be completely smitten with Sky presenter Hayley when they first got together in May of last year. Fans were delighted to see the two out and about, clearly head over heels for each other.
However, it seems that their whirlwind romance has come to an abrupt end, as Hayley took to Instagram to share the sad update with her followers on Saturday. In a heartfelt post against a black backdrop, she announced that she and Mark had decided to go their separate ways. Despite the unfortunate turn of events, Hayley expressed her gratitude for the wonderful year they shared together and wished Mark all the best for the future. She ended the post with a cheeky nod to Taylor Swift, the queen of break-up songs.
Hayley's post was met with an outpouring of support and love from her 36k followers. It's clear that the couple's relationship was admired by many, with fans rooting for their happiness. Just last week, the couple had celebrated their one-year anniversary, with Hayley sharing sweet photos of the two enjoying a day at the beach where they first took a chance on their relationship.
Their love story had captured the hearts of many, and even the hosts of Loose Women couldn't resist having them on the show to mark their first anniversary. During the interview, Mark and Hayley revealed that their long-distance relationship (due to Mark living in Sheffield and Hayley in Chelsea) had been challenging but worth it. They both gushed about the excitement they feel when they get to see each other, and Hayley even expressed how lucky she feels to have found such a "nice, genuine" and "sweet" guy in Mark.
Despite not being a regular viewer of The Chase, Hayley had been impressed by Mark's appearance on Beat the Chasers and had found him "sexy." Despite their significant age gap (Mark being 58 and Hayley 42), the two had found a strong connection and had even returned to the beach for their one-year anniversary.
Mark's divorce from ex-wife Katie, who is 27 years his junior, in 2020 had also made headlines. The couple had been married for seven years and shared a son together, Lawrence. Mark had cited their age difference and the lockdown as factors that put a strain on their marriage. However, he remains optimistic about finding love again, stating that age doesn't matter as long as you're with the right person.
Mark's impressive quizzing skills have earned him a spot on The Chase for 15 years now, and the show will be celebrating his milestone with a special 15th-anniversary episode this summer. Despite the ups and downs in his personal life, Mark remains dedicated to his career and continues to entertain and amaze audiences with his intelligence and wit.
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