Mark Labbett insisted he is still single during an appearance on Thursday’s Loose Women – despite his ex Hayley Palmer claiming he dumped her because she ‘didn’t want to divorce his ex-wife’.

The Chase star, 59, joined panellists Charlene White, Kelly Brook, Myleene Klᴀss, and Penny Lancaster, to discuss his journey with diabetes.

Talking about his strict new diet, Mark admitted: ‘I am guilty of letting it go and giving myself a cheeky little chocolate bar from time to time. 

‘It’s my sin, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, don’t do drugs, God knows there’s no Loose Women in my life. I’ve got comfy.’

Mark and TV presenter Hayley, 42, announced their split in May, just days after their one year anniversary.

Mark Labbett insisted he is still single during an appearance on Thursday’s Loose Women

It comes after his ex Hayley Palmer claimed he dumped her because she ‘didn’t want to divorce his ex-wife’

Hayley previously claimed Mark ‘lives up to his nickname’ after ‘blindsiding’ her by brutally breaking-up with her over the phone. 

She also revealed Mark ended their year-long romance because he did not want to divorce his ex wife Katie.

Speaking to The Sun, Hayley explained: ‘He has really lived up to his name. The Beast has been a beast.

‘It has come as a complete shock. I thought we were really happy. I’m heartbroken and blindsided. His behaviour has been beastly.’

Hayley added she was disappointed that Mark didn’t discuss their relationship issues face-to-face and then blocked him so he can no longer contact her.

After marking their one-year anniversary on social media in May – Mark later claimed there was too much of an age gap between them. 

Confirming the news of their break-up on Instagram, Hayley wrote: ‘It is with regret I announce that myself and Mark have gone our separate ways. We had the best year together and I truly wish him all the best for the future.’

A source told The Sun: ‘Mark had a lovely time with Hayley and has a lot of respect for her but they wanted different things.’

The Chase star, 59, joined panellists Charlene White, Kelly Brook , Myleene Klᴀss, and Penny Lancaster, to discuss his journey with diabetes

He said: ‘It’s my sin, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, don’t do drugs, God knows there’s no Loose Women in my life. I’ve got comfy’

Mark and Hayley called it quits earlier this year just days after their one year anniversary (Pictured together on a date)

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‘She loves getting dressed up and going out to parties and showbiz events, whereas he prefers to stay at home.

‘Mark felt there was too much of an age gap between them for long-term success. They are still friendly.’

‘Away from his job on telly and filming, Mark enjoys a quiet life and spending time with his son. He is still hopeful he can meet someone to settle down with one day.’

The pair had been dating since early 2023, with Mark previously admitting he was a ‘very very lucky man’ to be with her.

Sources claimed the star wooed the TV presenter on a string of dates after being ‘friends for some time’, following his split from his wife Katie in 2020 after six years of marriage.

At the time, he listed lockdown, his mental health and their age differences as factors contributing to the break-up.

Mark mentioned his wife during the Loose Women episode as he discussed his weight loss journey.

Citing the factors that helped him, Mark said: ‘It’s a little bit of everything, walking the dog helped.

 Mark split from his wife Katie in 2020 following seven years of marriage (pictured in 2018)

It comes after Hayley branded her ex-boyfriend Mark ‘beastly’ after he dumped her via a three-minute phone call (pictured in May)

In October, Mark hinted he had moved on with a Sєxy brunette just weeks after Hayley revealed she’s dating again

‘When the pandemic was there my wife was working in the hospital as a nurse, I was looking after my three year old son all day, it nearly killed me. I never got around to having evening meals.’

He added that two of his biggest goals in life are to ‘provide for his family’ and ‘be around long enough to see his son graduate’.

In October, Mark hinted he had moved on with a Sєxy brunette just weeks after Hayley revealed she’s dating again. 

He sparked romance rumours with Lianne Wellings as he shared a selfie from their lunch over the weekend. 

The pair put on a cosy display as they headed to the fancy Seasons Restaurant in Rotherham, south Yorkshire.

They enjoyed roast beef and Yorkshire puddings, followed by chocolate cake and ice-cream.

Mark even made a cheeky joke about Lianne ‘flashing her knickers’ on social media as he shared a snap of himself with his arm around his potential new lover. 

‘At least you’re not flashing your knickers this week!’ he captioned it, alongside a ‘crying with laughter’ emoji.

Lianne also shared the pH๏τo to her Stories, saying: ‘Bit different to last Saturday… Best night with ma best buddy.’

MailOnline has contacted Mark’s representative for comment