THE Chase legend Mark Labbett has lifted the lid on his new romance for the first time, admitting he struggles with his busy schedule.
The quiz master, 57, sparked dating rumours with the blonde beauty earlier this month.
Mark Labbett has opened up about his relationship with TV presenter Hayley Palmer
Mark with ex wife Katie
It was later confirmed that he is dating TV presenter Hayley Palmer, 41, after Mark wooed her on a string of dates.
The Chaser was asked if he ever gets up to any quizzes with his new woman – however he’s just not had the time.
Mark told The Mirror: “I’m on the road so much, plus the little matter of a six-year-old boy that I co-parent with, so I try to spend as much time as I can with him.
“I’m going out to film in America next month, and I’m already planning what I’m doing in July and August with Katie to see what weeks work.”
Earlier this month The Celeb Report revealed that Mark had found love again.
A friend close to the new couple said: “It is very early days but Mark and Hayley are having a really good time together.
“They have been friends for some time and recently things developed into something more.
“Mark and Hayley share similar interests and have a lot of fun together.
“It has become clear to Mark’s friends that he is smitten and Hayley is said to be really taken with him too.”
Mark and Hayley went public for the first time on Tuesday and were seen enjoying the sunshine on the beach in Southsea, Portsmouth.
The source added: “Mark and Hayley have kept things low key but this week they headed out on a day-date.
“The beach was busy and there were lots of people around but they both felt comfortable with people seeing them as a couple, not just friends.
“Although it’s all very new they both feel they have a connection.”
Hayley is a television presenter who hosts music shows At Home With Hayley and Saturday Night With Hayley Palmer.
Mark ended his seven-year marriage to nurse Katie three years ago, who he met online in 2010.
The pair share a son together.
His new relationship comes months after he said that he’s enjoying his single life and is in no rush to get into a relationship.
