Career & Net Worth Of Mark Labbett

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Career & Net Worth Of Mark Labbett

Mark Andrew Labbett is a popular British television personality who is widely known for his role as “The Chaser” on the ITV game show called “The Chase” in the United Kingdom. He made his first appearance on the show in 2009 and has been a prominent member of the cast ever since.

Who is Mark Labbett?

Mark Labbett is a well-known English TV personality and quizzer. Born on 15th August 1965 in Tiverton, Devon, England, Mark is currently 57 years old. He has two younger brothers, Paul and Phillip. After finishing high school, he went on to study at Exeter College, where he obtained a Master of Arts degree in mathematics. Later, he earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in secondary education from the University of Exeter. Eventually, he joined the University of South Wales, formerly known as the University of Glamorgan, where he earned qualifications for the Common Professional Examination (CPE) and Legal Practice Course (LPC).

Mark Labbett Career

After completing his education, Mark began working as a teacher. He was a substitute teacher for physical education and mathematics at Caldicot School in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, South Wales. While working at Butlins holiday camp in the United States, he gained an interest in quizzing. He supplemented his income from the holiday camp with money earned from winnings from the quiz machines. In April 2001, his team won a weekend trip to Paris after winning a national Jumbo Quiz competition.

Mark has appeared on numerous television shows, such as:

• 2009 to present – The Chase

• 2011 to present – The Chase: Celebrity Specials

• 2013 to 2015 and 2021 to 2022 – The Chase USA

• 2016 to 2020 and 2022 to present – The Chase Australia

• 2017 to present – The Family Chase

• 2020 to present – Beat The Chasers

• 2021 – The Chasers Road Trip: Trains, Brains and Automobiles

• 2023 to present – Master Mind

Mark Labbett Contestant Appearances

Mark Labbett has also made several appearances as a contestant on various TV shows, including:

• 1996 to 1997 – University Challenge

• 1999, 2000 – Mastermind

• 2000 – Countdown

• 2001 – Stake Out

• 2003 – Grand Slam

• 2004 – BrainTeaser

• 2005 – SUDO-Q

• 2006 – Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

• 2007 – The National Lottery People’s Quiz

• 2008 – Are You an Egghead?

• 2008 – Battle of the Brains

• 2009 – Only Connect

• 2016 – Sugar-Free Farm

• 2016 – Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

• 2017 – Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief

• 2017 – Celebrity Juice

• 2017 – Loose Women

Mark Labbett Wife

Mark Labbett was previously married to Katie Labbett, who is 27 years younger than him. The couple met on Facebook in 2010, where Katie claimed she didn’t know Mark was on The Chase. He invited her to watch the filming of one episode of The Chase before going out for drinks. They started as friends before becoming lovers. The duo exchanged their wedding vows in October 2014 at Arundel Cathedral. The couple welcomed their son, Lawrence, later on.

Mark Labbett Nationality

Mark Labbett is English. He was born in Tiverton, Devon, England, to Carolyn and Jon Labbett. He has two younger brothers, Paul and Philip. Mark has always been proud of his English roots and is known for his strong British accent.

Mark Labbett Net Worth

As of 2023, Mark Labbett’s net worth is estimated to be around £1.4 million. Although this may seem impressive, his fellow “chaser,” Anne Hegerty, has a net worth of £2.8 million, making her twice as wealthy as Mark.

Mark Labbett Height & Weight

Mark Labbett is 6 ft 5 in (1.98 m) tall, and his weight is 380 lb (170 kg). However, in recent years, he has made a conscious effort to lose weight and has undergone a “complete nutrition overhaul,” resulting in a loss of around 10-stone.

How did Mark Labbett lose all that weight?

Mark Labbett, who used to weigh 184kg, shared on ITV’s This Morning that he achieved his weight loss by eliminating carbohydrates and sugar from his diet. He clarified that he did not undergo any surgical procedures for weight loss, and medical professionals advised him against getting a gastric band due to how his body metabolizes sugar, which could make the procedure hazardous for him.