THE Chase legend Mark Labbett has revealed why he's 'barred' from joining Strictly Come Dancing.
Nicknamed "The Beast", the quiz Goliath has appeared on The Chase since its 2009 debut.
However, the former maths teacher seemingly won't show off his dance moves on Strictly anytime soon.
The 59-year-old revealed why during an episode of the beloved ITV quiz show.
He faced Annaka, from Newton Abbott, who brought in £2,000 from her cash builder.
Mark told the contestant: "Good afternoon, Annaka. Well, you quiz like I dance: it’s not pretty and it’s the reason I’m barred from Strictly.”
In usual strong form, The Beast reduced this team down to one player in the final round.
He promptly caught the sole contestant, Debra, with 50 seconds remaining on the clock.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun last year, Mark revealed whether he would be up for joining the BBC show.
He told us: "We actually film The Chase at the same place, at the George Lucas in Elstree.
"I could do one show in the morning and then go straight on up and do the other in the evening.
"I would be very happy if my agent said, 'Strictly would love to chat to you.'
"From October, November, December, I practically live in Elstree doing The Chase so it would work out perfectly."
It has previously been claimed show bosses had Mark on their wish list.
A show insider shared he'd been considered for the 2018 series - which was later won by Stacey Dooley.
They told The Sunday People: “Mark has become one of the best-known personalities on TV so he has come on to Strictly’s radar.
“They think he could be a real hit with viewers, as he has been on The Chase.
“He would certainly make people stand up and take notice with his stature.”
The Chase continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
