TV & Streaming6 September 2026
Mark Labbett Weight Loss: How The Chase Star Dropped 10 Stone
ITV's The Chase star Mark Labbett lost 10 stone naturally after doctors warned him against surgery, cutting carbs and sugar from his daily diet.
Television personality and professional quizzer
Mark Labbett
Best known for Serving as a regular chaser ('The Beast') on the game show The Chase
- Born
- 1965
- From
- British
- Working since
- 1999
- Also known as
- The Beast
Mark Labbett was born in Tiverton, Devon, England. He earned a degree in mathematics from the University of Oxford and later obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Exeter. Before pursuing professional quizzing, he worked for several years as a secondary school mathematics and physical education teacher while competing in regional and national quiz tournaments.
Labbett gained national recognition as an original 'chaser' on the ITV game show The Chase when it premiered in 2009. His success on the British programme led to regular appearances on international editions of the format, including the United States version on GSN and ABC, as well as the Australian version on the Seven Network.
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Mark Labbett in brief
- —Holds a Master of Arts degree in mathematics from the University of Oxford.
- —Appeared as an original chaser on the debut season of The Chase in 2009.
- —Competed on international versions of The Chase in the US and Australia.
- —Previously worked as a secondary school mathematics and physical education teacher.
- —Appeared on Mastermind, Countdown, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? as a contestant.
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