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The Chase's Mark Labbett wows as he shows off slim physique at press night

The Chase's Mark 'The Beast' Labbett wowed as he flaunted his 10-stone weight loss during an event on Wednesday (Jan 25). The quiz master looked incredible in a white shirt, black trousers and dark coat for a Dirty Dancing press night at Dominion Theatre in London.

Pictures show the 57-year-old smiling and posing with dancer Kira Malou and presenter Hayley Palmer as he showed off his slimmed-down physique. It's a stark transformation from when Mark was at his heaviest - which was 29 stone back in 2003.

In 2016 he says he was 'given a wake up call' after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and focussed on losing weight. He began ditching anything sugary and regularly exercising.

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During an episode of Loose Woman, the Chaser was welcomed onto the ITV show November last year where he spoke about shedding the pounds. "I've gradually dropped x's off my size from 5XLto 4XL it looks like when I go shopping I'll be able to squeeze into XL pants." He said, as reported by the Mirror.

"Small things but important things. I'm down to 21 stone now – I was 29 stone, 2lbs at my heaviest. My diabetes meds help because I eat so much less. I also drink a lot more fluids."

At his heaviest, Mark hit 29 stone (ITV)

In an appearance on ITV's The Pet Show, Mark also previously mentioned how his beloved pet dog, Baloo, helped him keep fit while on his mission to lose weight. "My wife promised me that when we first got him she would take care of everything - feeding him, walking him and so on." He told hosts Dermot O'Leary and Joanna Page.

"That lasted about two weeks before she decided 'Actually Mark, look at your belly - you need the exercise! I was walking him around the fields, taking me places... I think he's helped a lot, simply because I'm doing more activity."

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Mark Labbett and Kira Malou attend the press night after party of "Dirty Dancing" at the Dominion Theatre on January 25, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images) (2023 David M. Benett - Getty)

According to the NHS, type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness.

It can also increase your risk of getting serious problems with your eyes, heart and nerves. It's a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to change your diet, take medicines and have regular check-ups.

It's caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It's often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.

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