The Chase star shows off amazing new look for 58th birthday
The Chase Star Mark Labbett, the whiz of game shows, is dazzling everyone with his even slimmer frame – and the excitement is certainly contagious.
Delightful new photos, shared by his new girlfriend on social media, continue to showcase his remarkable transformation as he continues his incredible journey.
In the latest batch of photos and videos, captured during his 58th birthday festivities this week, Mark can be seen relishing a delicious dinner, lovingly prepared by none other than his girlfriend and TV presenter, the wonderful Hayley Palmer, 31.
“Bangers and mash for the birthday boy!!” she playfully captions a snapshot of Mark savouring the meal.
Although Mark might have initially aimed for a low-key celebration, Palmer was determined to make his day a spectacular one.
@markthebeastlabbett trying to keep his birthday low-key … I’m not having it!” she exclaims as he blows out his birthday cake surrounded by gleaming gold balloons.
Recent years have witnessed a fantastic transformation in Mark's appearance. Embarking on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle and diet in 2020, he has astonishingly shed over 63kg. And the progress doesn't stop there. This year, he proudly marked his transition from a size 5XL to a 2XL, commemorating the achievement with a confident, shirtless bathroom selfie.
In a heartwarming interview on the UK talk show Loose Women earlier this year, Mark divulged his heaviest weight back in 2003 – a staggering 184kg.
Through leisurely walks with his loyal Golden Retriever Baloo and the joyful adventures of chasing after his now three-year-old son, Lawrence (whom he shares with his ex-wife, Katie), the kilos began to melt away. A significant shift in his diet also played a pivotal role.
“I’m on a high protein diet,” he said on the show. “So eating an awful lot of lean meat, and as much as I love chips and other carbs, I’m having quite a bit less than I used to.”
“And it’s sort of become a virtuous cycle. I’m not feeling that hungry, so you eat less, so you lose weight, so you’re not as hungry.”
Mark's extraordinary transformation has ignited speculation about surgical interventions, but he has set the record straight with a resounding "no".
“I was tempted by the gastric band, but a good friend of mine who’s a GP, said my problem is sugar, I have a sweet tooth,” he continued.
“A gastric band is useless for me because sugar metabolises quite quickly, so I’ve done it the old fashioned way by eating a bit less and I’ve tried to go to the gym.”
This year has not only seen Mark's inspiring journey but also the blossoming of a beautiful love story. Sharing an enchanting romance with Palmer, they ventured to the United States together for Mark's involvement in the US version of The Chase. Friends for years, their connection bloomed into a whirlwind romance.
“It’s still early days but we are both really happy,” she told The Sun. “It’s been such a lovely whirlwind.”
Mark Labbett's incredible transformation and joyful love story have us all celebrating his journey to health, happiness and love. Cheers to Mark, his inspiring transformation, and his radiant new romance!
Images: Instagram