Hayley Palmer has branded her ex-boyfriend Mark Labbett “bestial” after he dumped her in a three-minute phone call.
The ‘heartbroken’ TV host, 42, and The Chase star, 58, announced their split in May, just days after their one-year anniversary.
Now, Hayley has 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.
speaking to SunHayley explained: ‘He’s really lived up to his name. The Beast has been a beast.
Hayley Palmer branded her ex-boyfriend Mark Labbett “bestial” after he dumped her in a three-minute phone call.
The ‘heartbroken’ TV host, 42, and The Chase star, 58, announced their split in May, just days after their one-year anniversary.
“It has been a complete shock. I thought we were really happy.
‘I am heartbroken and heartbroken. His behavior has been brutal.
Hayley added that she was disappointed that Mark didn’t talk about his relationship problems face to face and has now blocked him so he can no longer contact her.
MailOnline has contacted Mark’s representatives for comment.
Last month, Mark announced his split from his girlfriend Hayley after a year together.
Sky Entertainment reporter Mark and Hayley, 42, celebrated their first anniversary on social media in May, but later claimed there was too much of an age gap between them.
Confirming the news of their breakup on Instagram, Palmer wrote: “I regret to announce that Mark and I have gone our separate ways.” “We had the best year together and I really wish him all the best for the future.”
Quizzer Mark, 58, is best known as The Beast on iTV game show The Chase.
Hayley also revealed that Mark ended their year-long romance because he didn’t want to divorce his ex-wife Katie.
Confirming the news of their breakup on her Instagram Stories on Saturday, Hayley wrote: “It is with regret that I announce that Mark and I have gone our separate ways.”
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.
Confirming the news of their breakup on Instagram, Palmer wrote: “I’m sorry to announce that Mark and I 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 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.
The couple had been dating since early 2023, and Mark previously admitted he was a “very, very lucky man” to be with her.
‘Mark felt there was too much age difference between them to be successful in the long term. They are 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.
