The Chase star Mark Labbett recently reunited with his ex-girlfriend Hayley Palmer for a cosy night out, two years after their difficult split.
He shared a smiling picture from Nando’s with the TV presenter. The pair appeared close as they cuddled up for the camera. Their outing follows plans for Hayley to interview Mark at London’s Hippodrome, which she revealed last November.
Mark, known to viewers as The Beast, posted the photograph on Instagram. He captioned it: “Monday night. Is Nando’s night.”
Now, speaking to The Sun, Mark has confirmed their romance is back on…
Mark Labbett confirms romance is back on with Hayler Palmer
He told the publication: “We’re dating. It’s been three months. I was in London to do The Chase Around The World and I thought I saw Hayley at St Pancras Station.
“Unfortunately it was one of those times where there was a car waiting for me, so I couldn’t sprint after her. I sent her a message saying: ‘Have I just seen you?’ and she replied saying: ‘Why didn’t you come and talk to me?’
“We met for lunch and it became obvious that we’d missed each other.”
The Chase star Mark Labbett and Hayley Palmer’s split
Mark, 61, and Hayley, 45, went on their first date in May 2023. They dated for a year and regularly spoke warmly about their relationship in public.
However, the romance came to an abrupt end shortly after they marked their first anniversary. According to The Sun, Mark ended the relationship during a three-minute phone call.
The newspaper reported that Hayley was devastated and subsequently blocked Mark on social media. She initially confirmed their separation with a statement on Instagram Stories.
She wrote: “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.
“Off I go to listen to Taylor Swift.”
Hayley later claimed Mark ended their romance because he did not want to divorce his ex-wife Katie.
Speaking on the My Dirty Laundry podcast in 2024, Hayley said: “The way he did it, his voice still haunts me to this day. I’m having counselling because someone told me, ‘What you’ve had is betrayal trauma.'”
That same year, Hayley told The Sun of the split: “I’m heartbroken and blindsided. His behaviour has been beastly.”
Mark said he was ‘content’ on his own
After the split, Mark told The Sun that he felt comfortable being single.
He said: “I’m just quite content being on my own. Facts are easy. Numbers are easy. People are complicated.”
Hayley subsequently criticised his remarks on Instagram. She told her followers: “I think it’s a shame that someone could say something so heartless over a relationship that lasted over a year.”
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