The Chase’s Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett makes his debut on mega-money US version of the hit gameshow

THE Chase’s Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett has made his debut on the stateside version of the hit gameshow that shot him to fame.

The 55-year-old star has signed a huge six figure deal with American network ABC.

A new clip shows Mark make his appearance after he signed up as the head Chaser on the smash show.

Mark re-joined the American version as the fourth Chaser after the show was revived this year.

The quizmaster enters the studio and is greeted by presenter Sara Haines before taking the hot seat.

He then takes on four contestants and quipped: “Is is worth wasting any time?”

The show’s official Twitter page shared: “Are you ready for “The Beast”? See him enter the arena TONIGHT on an all-new #TheChase!”

The popular brainbox has also been snapped up by a top agent in Los Angeles who hopes to broker The Beast lucrative TV and even movie deals.

It comes after Oxford educated Mark, who has an IQ of 151, revealed he had lost 10 stone.

A source said: “Mark secretly relocated to LA last month – and has been having the time of his life.

“ABC poached him earlier this year because they felt the current Chaser panel was missing a bit of spark.

“After a screen test, they discovered Mark polled incredibly well with US audiences – and he was offered the gig on the spot.

“They reckon Mark could become one of the biggest UK exports in recent times.”

Mark will still continue his role on ITV’s The Chase, hosted by Bradley Walsh.

The channel gave their blessing ahead of his move – and he is expected to return in the summer to film more episodes of the hit quiz.

Mark, who previously skipped the scales at almost 29 stone, is now a slimline 19 stone and a regular at the gym.

Adds a source: “Angelenos are famously health and weight obsessed.

“But TV execs reckon Mark has a real Clark Kent look about him – and he will be a real hit with the ladies.”

The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.