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BEAT The Chasers star Mark Labbett was unrecognisable in his latest photos on Instagram after his FIVE stone weight loss.

The genius, also known as The Beast on the Bradley Walsh hosted quiz show, has vowed to become the "skinniest Chaser".

Mark Labbett shared before and after pictures of his weight loss on Instagram yesterday
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Mark Labbett shared before and after pictures of his weight loss on Instagram yesterday

Mark, 55, previously lost 2.5 stone but has made a huge effort to shed more and said his weight loss journey isn't over yet.

In his latest post, the star shared a before and after photo of his face revealing his much slimmer features after another year of fighting the bulge.

He made his pledge in the caption of his photos, crediting online meal delivery service Muscle Foods, and said: "Leaner, meaner lockdown with good folks of muscle foods. At this rate I will be the skinniest chaser :)"

In another snap the TV star sported a beard and wet hair, writing: "Time for the beard to go :) #cleanshavenbeast"

The star was unrecognisable in another snap where he sported a beard
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The star was unrecognisable in another snap where he sported a beard
The Chase legend showed off his much slimmer figure at a pub quiz in Teesside in 2019
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The Chase legend showed off his much slimmer figure at a pub quiz in Teesside in 2019
Mark says he could be the 'skinniest Chaser'
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Mark says he could be the 'skinniest Chaser' Credit: Rex Features

Mark first revealed his dramatic new look in 2019.

His lofty 6ft 6ins height and thinner body was plain to see as he posed for pics at a pub quiz.

Mark has shed the pounds through diet and exercise.

He shared: "#thechase lost four inches off my chest and six inches off my belly in last six months. So they have bought me a new suit for the show. First target achieved (sic)".

The Beast is 6ft 6ins tall
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The Beast is 6ft 6ins tallCredit: Rex Features

Mark then mentioned former Emmerdale star Lisa Riley - who has lost 11 stone - saying: "@Reallisariley I am not at your level yet but in last six months dropped 2.5 stones, four inches off chest and six inches off stomach (sic)".

Congratulating him on reaching his target, Lisa wrote back: "Mark that's FANTATSIC...and now you keep strong and keep going. With ZERO pressure doing it at your own pace, this is for YOU and nobody else CHAMPION, I'm crazy proud of you @MarkLabbett (sic)".

Mark previously revealed he turned down I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2016, because he didn't think the basic diet of rice and beans would be substantial enough for him.

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His weight loss started when he revealed that he was trying to make his marriage to second cousin wife Katie.

However, The Sun revealed Mark and Katie confirmed their separation after spending seven years wed — blaming their 27-year age gap and life in the Covid-19 lockdown for their troubles.

Mark told The Sun: “There was never any deceit on Katie’s part but it’s got to the point now where I realise it is better for us to go our separate ways and remain friendly.”

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