The Chase’s Mark Labbett reveals he doesn’t care about having girlfriends or sex anymore – and would rather watch telly

Published on September 21, 2025 at 09:22 AM
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Mark Labbett falls asleep and drinks from a candle on Celebs Go Dating

THE Chase quizzer Mark Labbett has confessed that he doesn’t care about having sex anymore and would prefer to spend his free time watching TV.

The 60-year-old has revealed he is content on his own and has no interest in finding a girlfriend or partner in a new candid admission.

Mark 'The Beast' Labbett from Celebs Go Dating S14, smiling and holding his chin.Mark Labbett has admitted he’s no longer interested in finding love or having sex Mark Labbett attends the NTA's 2025 at The O2 Arena.He has since insisted he would rather watch Sky Sports alone Mark Labbett and his wife Katie.He was previously married to his second cousin, Katie

Mark recently failed to find love on ‘s and it seems that his experience with romancing women on the show has brought him to the conclusion that he’s no longer interested in finding a romantic or sexual spark.

In a new interview, Mark said of his sexual desires: “It’s not as urgent as it used to be.”

The star spoke to the Mail on Sunday to reveal he would prefer to be alone all weekend watching Sports instead.

He told the publication: “I’m very happy on my own.

“It’s a committee of one. If you want to do something then you do it, like if I want to watch that film then I do it.

“Saturday mornings, I put on and I stay in all weekend. That’s heaven.

“Some people have to be in a relationship but I’m not that bothered about it now, and I am pretty comfortable being on my own.

“Plus, bear in mind with my lifestyle I’m all over the world.”

Mark was previously married to his second cousin, Katie, who was 27 years younger than him and with whom he shares a son, Lawrence, seven.

He dumped Katie and ended their marriage in 2020.

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Mark then enjoyed a high-profile romance with TV presenter and author, .

The couple were a regular fixture on the showbiz scene until The Beast cruelly dumped the glam star

During his time on Celebs Go Dating, Mark appeared to have a connection with beautician Deanne Perkins, 57, with their first dates being chronicled on the show.

Although it seems the potential for longevity has fizzled since the programme aired.

Mark Labbett and Hayley Palmer on the "Loose Women" TV show.He also had a high-profile romance with Hayley Palmer Mark Labbett on Celebs Go Dating.His latest TV appearance saw him look for love before his latest admission

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