THE Chase's Shaun Wallace praised Mark Labbett's new relationship in wake of cheating scandal.
Mark, 57, who rose to fame as a chaser on the ITV game show, apparently has his life "back on track" after enduring a heart-wrenching affair.
Co-star Shaun Wallace exclusively opened up to The Sun about Mark's flourishing new romance.
Chatting to us whilst at the Tric Awards, Shaun gushed about Mark's new girlfriend, presenter Hayley Palmer: “I’ve met Hayley. I’m really pleased for him. They look fantastic together. She’s lovely."
"I’m really happy for him. I hope he’s happier than ever.
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"He’s my oldest friend as I started out with him on The Chase so I’m really pleased his life is back on track in terms of happiness.
Their relationship is new and it’s exciting for them but let’s take it one step at a time [when it comes to marriage].”
The quiz expert has since moved on with his new girlfriend, 41, in wake of ex-wife Katie cheating with a younger man.
Hayley and Mark recently enjoyed a romantic trip away to Los Angeles.
After their luxury getaway, Mark, who is known as The Beast, took to Instagram to share a sweet message to Hayley.
Waving goodbye to his new partner, Mark wrote to his Instagram stories: "It was Hayley's last day today.
"Missing her already," followed by a broken-heart emoji.
The adorable tribute was posted alongside a cute snap of the pair, where they could be seen beaming at the camera.
Mark sparked dating rumours with the blonde beauty last month.
Their romance was later confirmed after he wooed the ITV presenter on a string of dates.
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The new couple became social media official earlier this month, as Mark posted their first couple pic on his grid.
He captioned the post: "Living the Hollywood dream, I want this pool :)."
The loved up pair appeared on Steph's Packed Lunch today and looked happier than ever.
