Mark ‘the Beast’ Labbett Splits with Hayley Palmer After One Year
Professional quizzer Mark Labbett, known as ‘the Beast’, has parted ways with girlfriend Hayley Palmer after a year of being together.
Whirlwind Romance Comes to an End
Mark, aged 58, and Sky entertainment presenter Hayley, aged 42, were first seen together in May last year, with Mark reportedly being ‘smitten’ with her. However, their whirlwind romance has now come to an abrupt end, as Hayley announced on her Instagram.
Hayley’s Announcement
In a post on Saturday, Hayley shared the news with her followers, expressing regret over the breakup and wishing Mark the best for the future. She ended the statement with a reference to Taylor Swift’s breakup songs.
Memories of Their Relationship
Just last week, the couple celebrated their first anniversary with sweet photos on the beach where they first decided to give their relationship a chance. They had appeared on Loose Women earlier this month to talk about their happy, albeit long-distance, relationship.
Mark Labbett’s Previous Relationships
Mark had previously been married to Katie, 27 years his junior, for seven years before their divorce in 2020. The age gap and lockdown were cited as reasons for the strain on their marriage.
Mark Labbett’s Career Milestone
Mark Labbett is set to mark 15 years on The Chase at the end of June, with a special 15th-anniversary episode of the ITV quiz show scheduled for release this summer.
