The Chase star Mark Labbett has reunited with his former girlfriend and television presenter Hayley Palmer. The 61-year-old quizmaster, known as The Beast, shared a sweet photo on his Instagram Stories on Monday showing the pair enjoying a quiet meal together at Nando's.
In the image, the couple could be seen cuddling up as they both smiled for the camera. Mark captioned the post: “Monday night. Is Nando’s night.”
History of their relationship
Hayley, 45, and the ITV favourite began dating in 2023, but just a week after their one-year anniversary, the quizmaster reportedly called time on their romance during a three-minute phone call. The entertainment journalist was left “completely crushed,” and ended up blocking him on social media.
Last November, Hayley revealed she was set to interview Mark at London’s Hippodrome, and it seems the pair have since grown close again.
Split announcement and aftermath
Hayley confirmed the news of their split on her Instagram Stories with a post that read: “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.” She concluded, “Off I go to listen to Taylor Swift.”
The TV presenter later claimed he ended their relationship because he didn’t want to divorce his ex-wife Katie.
Previous marriage
Mark and Katie confirmed their separation in 2020 after seven years of marriage, blaming their 27-year age gap and life in the Covid-19 lockdown for their troubles. The star first met Katie, who is also his second cousin, via Facebook in 2010.
She said: “I had never heard of Mark, or watched The Chase, but my gran mentioned him so I was intrigued.” They began dating in 2012, going for drinks on their first date after Mark invited her to watch a celebrity Chase special. They got engaged in October the next year and welcomed a son together.
