I almost don't recognize you! The Chase's Mark Labbett surprises fans

In recent years, he has gone through an incredible weight transformation, dropping 10 stone.

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And Mark Labbett, aka The Beast, from The Chase, went on to show off the results of his hard work as he posed in an instant

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The emaciated fifty-seven-year-old game show genius posed with one of his gifts

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a version of the board game Needed, one of Chase's competitors in the world of game show TV.

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Mark wrote, regarding the former co-host of the sport: 'This became my secret Santa at the Northwich Panto.

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Fans were shocked by his apparent weight loss as one commented, "Jesus you almost don't understand yourself

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Another said: 'this is a brilliant fulfillment. Framework properly finished. I hope you are well.'

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A third wrote: 'Amazing weight loss! Outstanding work!!' at the same time as a fifth said: 'more of a minibeast now!'

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