The Chase star Mark Labbett has taken a savage swipe at ex Hayley Palmer and claimed their relationship was ‘not serious’.
The quizzer known as The Beast, 59, and TV presenter, 42, split in May, just days after their one year anniversary, leaving the blonde in therapy for ‘betrayal trauma’.
Hayley previously claimed Mark ended their romance because he didn’t want to divorce ex, Katie, 32, with whom he shares seven-year-old son Lawrence.
Now in a new interview with The Sun the ITV star revealed that he would only ever consider ending his marriage when he met the right person.
Telling the publication: ‘It will happen if either Katie or I get with someone serious, then it might obviously be a different matter’.
Mark and nurse Katie split in 2020 after seven years of marriage and continue to co-parent their son, often sharing snaps of family outings to social media.
The Chase star Mark Labbett, 59, has taken a savage swipe at ex Hayley Palmer, 42, and claimed their relationship was ‘not serious’
The quizzer known as The Beast and TV presenter plit in May, just days after their one year anniversary, leaving the blonde in therapy for ‘betrayal trauma’
Hayley previously claimed Mark ended their romance because he didn’t want to divorce ex, Katie , 32, (pictured together) with whom he shares seven-year-old son Lawrence
It comes after Hayley expressed her determination to move forward and focus on self improvements following the ‘traumatic’ split.
Last month she told Fabulous: ‘I’m focusing on my self-worth and working towards the body I’ve always wanted.
‘It was a horrible breakup, and he was truly beastly. But now, I’m all about becoming the best version of myself.
‘I’m at the gym every day, swimming, doing affirmations, getting my steps in, doing body pump, and lifting weights.’
Hayley previously confessed thinking about Mark with anyone else ‘brings it all back’ as she spoke candidly six months after the pair’s break up.
Hayley admitted she was forced to turn the TV channel over after seeing him on Loose Women as she admitted she found it ‘triggering’.
Speaking to , Hayley confessed: ‘It was really upsetting seeing him pop up on my screen, and I had to turn over. I didn’t expect it to feel like that.
‘As the last time he was on there, I was sat beside him and we were speaking about celebrating our one year anniversary and then exactly one week later my world came crashing down.’
Now in a new interview the ITV star revealed that he would only ever consider ending his marriage when he met the right person
Mark and nurse Katie split in 2020 after seven years of marriage and continue to co-parent their son, often sharing snaps of family outings to social media (pictured in 2018)
It comes after Hayley expressed her determination to move forward and focus on self improvements following the ‘traumatic’ split
She added: ‘To be honest thinking about him with anyone just brings it all back.’
Hayley explained she was taken aback by her feeling as she continued: ‘It was triggering. I didn’t think it would be as I have worked really hard on my mindset and have been in a good place.’
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Hayley Palmer says she is 'focusing on self-worth' after revealing she is in therapy for 'betrayal trauma' following her split from The Chase star Mark Labbett
Hayley previously claimed Mark ‘lives up to his nickname’ after ‘blindsiding’ her by brutally breaking-up with her over the phone.
She also revealed Mark ended their year-long romance because he did not want to divorce his ex wife Katie.
She also said she was disappointed that Mark didn’t discuss their relationship issues face-to-face and then blocked him so he can no longer contact her.
After marking their one-year anniversary on social media in May – Mark later claimed there was too much of an age gap between them.
Confirming the news of their break-up on Instagram, Hayley 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.’
In October, Mark hinted he had moved on with a sexy brunette just weeks after Hayley revealed she’s dating again