THE CHASE star Mark Labbett left fans in shock when he sensationally slapped a wrestler at a sporting event.
Mark, 59, best known as The Beast on the ITV quiz show, stepped into the ring at New Generation Wrestling’s Ultimate Showdown event, where he was serving as the announcer.
The event, held at Hull City Hall, saw Rampage Brown and Myles Kayman go face-to-face.
However, the night took an unexpected turn when he theatrically struck Kayman around the face.
The TV personality had riled up the competitor by branding him "shortie" - prompting the athlete to push him.
The dramatic moment was captured on video and shared on Instagram, quickly going viral.
Mark isn’t just a guest star though - he’s the executive producer of NGW, a family-friendly wrestling promotion proudly based in Kingston Upon Hull.
It comes after Mark admitted he was barred from signing up for Strictly.
The brainbox revealed why during a recent episode of the beloved ITV quiz show.
He faced Annaka, from Newton Abbott, who brought in £2,000 from her cash builder.
Mark told the contestant: "Good afternoon, Annaka. Well, you quiz like I dance: it’s not pretty and it’s the reason I’m barred from Strictly.”
Speaking exclusively to The Sun last year, Mark revealed that he could logistically join the BBC show.
"We actually film The Chase at the same place, at the George Lucas in Elstree.
"I could do one show in the morning and then go straight on up and do the other in the evening.
"I would be very happy if my agent said, 'Strictly would love to chat to you.'
"From October, November, December, I practically live in Elstree doing The Chase so it would work out perfectly."
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