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Thomas Lynch

The Chase: Mark Labbett blasts 'bandit' contestant with secret quiz show history

The Chase's Mark Labbett blasted a contestant with a secret quiz show past during yesterday's show.

Jon, from the Wirrall, was exposed by The Beast after admitting he wanted to face him and "wipe the smug grin of Mark's face."

The popular ITV quiz show is hosted by Bradley Walsh and sees four contestants compete against a chaser to try and bring home a cash prize.

During the latest instalment of the show, Mark 'The Beast' Labbett saw straight through the professional poker player and exposed his hidden gameshow history, the Mirror Online reports.

Contestant Jon (left) and host Bradley (ITV)

Watch the video above to see Mark confront the contestant.

Mark came bounding into the studio and insisted the only thing shaking was the scaffolding as he walked across the bridge.

Mark then told the stunned audience and host Bradley Walsh that Jon was a "regular bandit".

He asked Bradley: "What do you call a golfer whose a much better player than you let on?"

When the host replied "bandit", The Beast continued: "That's him. He’s been on more TV quiz shows than I have. He’s an absolute stone cold sombrero-wearing mustachioed bandito."

Jon confessed he had "done on or two" gameshows in the past - and proved his worth by securing £9,000 in the cash builder.

When giving his low offer, Mark cheekily claimed it was "a thousand Pesos" - the currency of Mexico.

But Jon got the upper hand and took the high offer of £36,000 back to the team.

The three contestants got the last laugh as they defeated The Beast in the final chase.

The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.

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