The Chase stars are firm fixtures on the ITV show – but there was a time when they had day jobs just like the rest of us before becoming the formidable Chasers.
From a school teacher to a barrister to a doctor, the Chasers were exceptional in their own fields even before becoming household names.
If you ever wondered what The Chase stars’ day jobs were before they appeared on the hit ITV show, here’s a guide…
The Chasers: The Beast (Mark Labbett)
Mark Labbett, aka The Beast, worked as a PE and maths supply teacher in Newport, South Wales, before landing a gig on the show.
He started quizzing after becoming a questions writer for pub quiz company Redtooth and holiday camp company Butlins. It was at Butlins that Mark discovered his passion for quizzing.
Mark told the Guardian that he started playing the quiz machines at the bar in Butlins and discovered doing so was rather lucrative!
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