Hayley Palmer is reportedly growing closer to millionaire MAFS star Ben Jardine following her devastating split from The Chase’s Mark Labbett earlier this year.
The television presenter, 43, revealed last month that she has a new man in her life, however she refused to identify his name at the time.
However, The Sun has now revealed that reality TV star Ben, 42, is her new love and the Celebrity Big Brother star has been a huge support to her following her split with Mark.
A source told the publication: “Since splitting from Mark, Hayley has slowly regained her confidence and Ben has been a great support.”
The couple have known each other for a while and have reportedly become closer since Hayley invited him to her birthday party in July.
Is this Hayley Palmer’s new man? Chase star Mark Labbett’s ex has reportedly become closer to millionaire MAFS star Ben Jardine following their devastating split earlier this year.
After Hayley was teased by a new man in her life, it has now been revealed that reality TV star Ben, 42, is her new love and has been a huge support to her following her split from Mark.
The source added: ‘They even got a presenting job together at comedy club The Boat Show, which gave them the chance to really enjoy each other’s company.
“Right now, they’re just having a lot of fun and seeing where things go, but there’s definitely a spark.”
MailOnline has contacted Hayley and Ben’s representatives for comment.
Ben first hit screens in 2018, when he married Stephanie Saint-Remy on the Channel 4 dating show.
However, he left both his wife and fans devastated when he cheated and then demanded a divorce.
Since appearing on the show, Ben has become a father twice.
He welcomed his five-year-old daughter Siena Grace with his ex-girlfriend, Spanish yoga teacher Silvia Sanchiz in 2019, and also shares his son Jude, born in July 2023, with a mystery woman.
Hayley announced her split from Mark in May, just days after their first anniversary, and later claimed she was left heartbroken after being dumped in a three-minute phone call.
Hayley announced her split from Mark in May, just days after their first anniversary, and later claimed she was left heartbroken after being dumped in a three-minute phone call.
Ben first hit screens in 2018, when he married Stephanie Saint-Remy on the Channel 4 dating show (pictured)
He then starred on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018.
However, last month the star confessed that she had moved on and was “dating a certain someone” during an Instagram Q&A with her followers.
During the Q&A session, a follower asked Hayley: ‘Are you dating anyone?’ to which Hayley responded with: ‘There’s a certain someone… (heart eyes emoji)… But I’m not going to give it all away! UNKNOWN’
It comes after Hayley branded her ex-boyfriend Mark “bestial” after he dumped her over a three-minute phone call.
She claimed Mark “lives up to his nickname” after “taking her by surprise” by brutally breaking up with her over the phone.
She also revealed that Mark ended their year-long romance because he didn’t want to divorce his ex-wife Katie.
talking to the sunHayley explained: ‘He’s really lived up to his name. The Beast has been a beast.’
“It has been a complete shock. “I thought we were really happy.”
‘I am heartbroken and surprised. His behavior has been brutal.
Hayley added that she was disappointed that Mark didn’t talk about their relationship problems face to face and ended up blocking him so he could no longer contact her.
In July, Hayley told my dirty clothes podcast who is receiving therapy for ‘betrayal trauma’ after splitting from The Chase star Mark, aka The Beast.
Since appearing on the show, Ben has twice become a father to daughter Siena Grace, whom he shares with Spanish yoga teacher Silvia Sanchiz in 2019, and son Jude (pictured), whom he shares with a mysterious woman.
Last month, Hayley confessed that she had moved on and was “dating a certain someone” during an Instagram Q&A with her followers.
It comes after Hayley branded her ex-boyfriend Mark “bestial” after he dumped her over a three-minute phone call.
She admitted she is having “nightmares and flashbacks” weeks after her interrogator, 59, broke up with her in a three-minute phone call, leaving her shocked.
MailOnline contacted Mark’s representatives for comment at the time.
In May, Mark announced his split from Hayley after a year together.
After celebrating 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 breakup on Instagram, Hayley wrote: “I’m sorry to announce that Mark and I have gone our separate ways. We’ve had the best year together and I really wish him all the best for the future.”
A source told The Sun: “Mark had a great time with Hayley and respects her a lot, but they wanted different things.”
“She loves to dress up and go to parties and showbiz events, while he prefers to stay at home.”
‘Mark felt there was too much age difference between them to be successful in the long term. They’re still friendly.’
‘Away from his work in television and film, Mark enjoys a quiet life and spending time with his son. He still hopes to find someone to settle down with someday.
The couple had been dating since early 2023, and Mark previously admitted he was a “very, very lucky man” to be with her.
Sources claimed the star courted the TV presenter on a series of dates after being “friends for some time”, following his split from wife Katie in 2020.