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The Chase's Paul Sinha blasts Mark Labbett for 'f***ing his cousin' and brands ITV bosses racist

The Chase's Paul Sinha savagely mocked the show that made him famous and his fellow Chasers in a brutal comedy routine.

Paul, 49, accused the show of "racism" for giving Shaun Wallace the nickname 'The Dark Destroyer'.

He also made fun of Mark Labbett, who he said was given the name 'The Beast' because he married his own cousin, Katie.

During a comedy gig in Lewisham, South East London, Paul said: "In 2011, I landed myself the dream job on the enduringly popular ITV quiz show The Chase.

"I am the t**t in the white suit. I have two nicknames, they are the Sinnerman and the Smiling Assassin.

Mark Labbett was married to his cousin Katie (Tom Dymond/REX/Shutterstock)

"I don't mind as the other Chasers are called the Vixen, the Dark Destroyer, the Governess, the Beast."

He then went on to jokingly explain how the other Chasers got given their nicknames.

Paul continued: "Anne Hegerty is called The Governess because she is bossy and cruel, and Mark Labbett is known as the Beast because he is f***ing his cousin. It is a distant cousin.

He accused the show of racism for nicknaming Shaun Wallace The Dark Destroyer (ITV)
The Chase: Bradley Walsh asks Paul Sinha "Why are you so horrible to me?"

"Spare a thought for Shaun Wallace. He has been a barrister for 30 years and what do they call him? The Dark Destroyer?

"Because low level racism is still allowed on an ITV game show."

He added: "People always ask me, 'Where is your white suit?’ What am I supposed to say to that? It’s on your granddad's bedroom floor where I left it."

Mirror Online has contacted reps for Paul and The Chase for comment.

Paul is known for his acerbic wit and is currently writing material about his battle with Parkinson's disease .

He said: "It can be a bit brutal, but it’s my job as a comedian to be funny and honest. I’d like to be an unofficial mascot for Living Your Life."

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