The Chase's Mark Labbett Halts Celebs Go Dating Filming After Health Scare

Mark Labbett, known for ITV's The Chase, had to halt filming for the new series of Celebs Go Dating after suffering a hypoglycaemic attack related to his Type 2 diabetes. Despite the health scare causing some grumpiness on set, a nap helped him manage the situation, and he apologized to the cast and crew. Labbett, who has been single for most of his life and identifies as being on the spectrum, finds interpreting social cues more challenging than trivia, which added to the difficulty of filming. The upcoming series features a diverse cast including Love Island's Olivia Hawkins, Too Hot To Handle's Louis Russell, and TV personality Christine McGuinness, with the coaching team led by Anna Williamson, Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, Paul Brunson, and Tom Read Wilson. The season kicks off with a trip to Ibiza, promising a fresh and sunny twist to the dating adventures. Anna Williamson expressed excitement about returning to the show and working with a new agency and an eclectic group of celebrities bringing unique challenges.