The Chase star Mark Labbett shows off his incredible 10st weight loss after revealing major health issue gave him push to shed the pounds

By JORDAN BECK FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 20:09 GMT, 1 February 2025 | Updated: 20:10 GMT, 1 February 2025

Mark Labbett has shown off his weight loss with a new mirror selfie.

The Chase star, 59, has shed an incredible 10 stone in recent years and took to Instagram on Saturday to show off his trim figure.

In the new photo, the TV star poses by a green sofa and turns to the side in a snappy suit that showcased his achievement.

The quizzer stands at 6ft 6, and his the loss was more than noticeable as he showed off in the new post.

Mark, who has gone from a size 5xl to 2xl, previously revealed how he shed the pounds, saying he’s been ‘eating less and drinking more’ and focusing on his health. 

He said he completely changed his diet after battling diabetes and said that played a part of his weight loss. 

Mark Labbett, 59, has shed an incredible 10 stone in recent years and took to Instagram on Saturday to show off his trim figure

Mark, who has gone from a size 5xl to 2xl, previously revealed how he shed the pounds, saying he’s been ‘eating less and drinking more’ and focusing on his health

‘I think the diabetes may have helped because I eat a lot less. I drink a lot more fluids,’ he said about his weight loss.

‘And looking after a five year old during lockdown didn’t help. The amount of times I collapsed in a heap! Plus I’m so busy these days,’ he added. 

The TV star began his health journey almost four years ago, and has clearly kept the weight off since. 

Mark, also known as The Beast, shared a picture of himself shirtless and showing off his weight loss back in early 2022.

The slimmed-down quiz genius, 56, said in the caption that he has gone from a size 5xl to 2xl, but said at the time that he ‘still has work to do’ on his figure. 

He wrote in the caption: ’52 inch chest so down from 5xl to 2xl, still work to do…..xl or bust :)’ 

Fans were quick to praise his incredible progress, with one writing in the comments: ‘That’s awesome Mark!’

He said he completely changed his diet due to battling diabetes and said that played a part of his weight loss. Pictured on Loose Women in 2017

The ITV gameshow genius nicknamed ‘The Beast’, said he has dropped a staggering five trouser sizes by cutting down on sugar and carbs

The slimmed-down quiz genius, 56, said in the caption that he has gone from a size 5xl to 2xl, but said at the time that he ‘still has work to do’ on his figure

He previously said on Loose Women that he was advised by a friend not to have a gastric band because of how he gets his calories from sugar, which is hard to digest.

Mark also credited his son for his weight loss, saying: ‘The principal thing is running after a hyperactive toddler when nurseries have been shut.

‘I’m sure every woman knows this, how do you keep up with them? 

‘I found at the end of the evening instead of going to the fridge for late night snacking, all I could do was collapse on the bed,’ he said.

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The Chase star Mark Labbett shows off his incredible 10st weight loss after revealing major health issue gave him push to shed the pounds

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