The Chase fans are only just learning how 'The Beast' got famous nickname
dailyrecord.co.ukThe Chase has been a firm favourite on British television screens ever since it started airing on ITV in 2009.It hosted by Bradley Walsh and features a team of four contestants who compete against a professional quizzer known as the "Chaser".And one of the toughest opponents they can meat is Mark Labbett, who is also known as 'The Beast'.
Many assumed Mark got this nickname because of his formidable quizzing talents and imposing stature.But contrary to popular belief, it's actually all to do with the 59-year-old's surname.
Viewers took to social media to share their surprise at the revelation.Taking to X (formerly Twitter) user Paddy recently wrote: "Wait, am I the last person to find out that The Beast on The Chase was called that beecause La bête is French for beast and his last name is Labbett!?"I genuinely thought it was another 'big lad' type of name!?" One user replied to the revelation saying: "No.
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