The Chase: Beast star’s confession over shock rivalry on show revealed

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Mark has been leaving audiences in shock with his incredible general knowledge ever since he first appeared on the quiz classic back in 2009. For 11 years, he and his other Chasers have been trying to take down aspiring quizzers as they attempt to outrun them on the quiz show, which is hosted by TV royalty Bradley Walsh. The show is such a hit with fans that it has earned universal praise from generations alike, who tune in to test their knowledge while enjoying the cheeky banter between contestants and Chasers.

Mark is one of six Chasers, who attempt to outscore guests on the programme with general knowledge questions.

The others include the likes of top quizzers Paul Sinha, Anne Hegerty and Jenny Ryan.

The stars are friendly with one another, as most have known each other for years due to time being spent on the UK quiz circuit.

But in an interview with Digital Spy last year, Mark explained just how tight the rivalry on the show is.

Mark said: “We always want to be the Alpha Chaser.

“Paul Sinha has just become the British Quizzing Champion which considering his early onset Parkinson’s, shows just how remarkable that is. Paul is absolutely brilliant.

“But there is always competition and we all want to be the Alpha.

“The worst thing you can say to any of us is, ‘I want to face that one because they are the easy one’. That would be poison to my soul. “Fortunately everyone is scared of me.”

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Mark’s career began as a supply teacher in South Wales, where he specialised in mathematics and physical education.

He soon became obsessed with quizzes and went on to appear on numerous TV shows to show off his knowledge.

His appearances included being a guest on ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’, ‘Countdown’ and ‘Mastermind’ – where his specialist subject was ‘The Simpsons’.

But in the same interview at 2019’s TV Choice Awards, he also admitted to being surprised at some of his fans’ requests for him to carry out.

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He added: “The weird ones are the ones that ask me to pick them up.

“I made a promise I would only do it with the people I love and secondly, I am getting old.

“But some people can’t take no for an answer.

“It’s fun though, you get all the weird and wonderful shots. It’s lovely meeting all the students though.”

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