The Chase star Mark Labbett shared a post on Instagram as he bid farewell to his new girlfriend Hayley Palmer.
Mark, who is fondly know as ‘The Beast’ on the hit ITV quiz show, shared a sweet message as he and Hayley said goodbye to each other over the weekend.
The pro quizzer first met Hayley at the National Television Awards back in October, and they’ve been smitten ever since, writes The Mirror.
The 57-year-old was filming for the US version of The Chase in Los Angeles, as well as new game show Master Minds, and his TV presenter girlfriend flew out to be with him but her time in the US was up leaving Mark heartbroken.
On Instagram, Mark penned: “It was Hayley's last day today. Missing her already,” alongside a broken heart emoji.
However, it seems the TV star is trying to keep his mind off his girlfriend's departure by indulging in some rest and relaxation.
He tweeted: "Great day, watching Captain America on the couch followed by US Open Golf."
Hayley has previously opened up about her relationship with The Chase star, and said they had been set up by her agent, who also represents Mark.
She told MailOnline that Mark had been persuaded to appear on her YouTube show, Saturday Night with Hayley Palmer, and she impressed him by getting almost every question right during an 80s themed quiz.
They were reunited again at the NTAs in October, and have been enjoying each other’s company ever since.
She said their time together in Los Angeles was “fantastic” , as they’re able to walk around being a couple without being hounded by paparazzi.
She said: “This is the first time we've been able to do more than the odd date so it's been fantastic. We are getting on well and are happy."
The pair are said to be “determined” to make it work, and they’ve been on several low-key dates while Mark - who is also dad to a six-year-old son - is busy filming.
She said: “Our idea of a romantic hot date is going to a local American Diner called Patti's for a cheese toastie!”
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on STV.
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