June 15th 2024.
Mark Labbett, also known as ‘The Beast’ from the popular quiz show The Chase, seems to have taken a subtle jab at his ex-girlfriend, Hayley Palmer, just weeks after their unexpected breakup. In a recent post on his X account, Labbett shared a photo of himself dining at the same restaurant and table that he and Palmer used to visit together.
Savoring a bowl of soup and bread at Seasons in Rotherham, the 58-year-old star sported a smile as he declared that his summer would be filled with “protein and pain” following the end of his relationship with the Sky Entertainment presenter. “Feels good to be The Beast,” he added confidently.
The Chase star and Palmer had been together for a year before calling it quits. They often shared photos of their meals at the restaurant, making it a special spot for the now-former couple. However, in May, Palmer announced their split through a post on her Instagram stories, stating that they had gone their separate ways.
The news came as a surprise to many, as Labbett had mentioned in an interview just before the announcement that they were planning to celebrate their one-year anniversary at the same beach where they first made their relationship official. “We found a peaceful spot by the beach and spent hours talking and getting to know each other,” he had shared with The Sun.
The couple first became linked in October 2022 and their breakup was reportedly due to their 16-year age gap. While they initially seemed to have parted ways on good terms, they have since unfollowed each other on Instagram. However, both of them still have pictures of their happier times together on their profiles.
A source close to the couple told OK! that the age gap played a significant role in their split. “Mark had a lovely time with Hayley and has a lot of respect for her, but they wanted different things,” the source revealed. “She loves getting dressed up and going out, while he prefers a quieter lifestyle.”
Despite their breakup, Labbett doesn’t seem to be letting it stop him from going to his favorite restaurant. The beloved chaser on The Chase, who was previously married to Katie Labbett, is still hopeful that he will find someone to settle down with eventually.
Mark and Palmer first met in October 2022 at the National Television Awards in the UK and started dating in May of the following year. However, their relationship was mostly long-distance as Labbett lived in Rotherham while Palmer resided in Chelsea. The TV star was also filming an American version of The Chase and Master Minds in Los Angeles during their time together.
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