Celebs Go Dating Mark Labbett Insults Expert Sparks On-Air Row

On the latest episode of E4's Celebs Go Dating, The Chase star Mark Labbett sparked a tense exchange with dating expert Paul C Brunson during a brunch where celebrities shared their feelings about their dates. Mark, who is dating beautician Deanne, claimed that despite not being master strategists, he and Deanne were "smarter" than Paul and the other experts, which led to a sharp rebuke from Paul accusing Mark of having zero emotional intelligence. The argument escalated with Mark sarcastically dismissing Paul and the experts and Paul accusing him of contempt and nervous insults. Mark later apologized sincerely for his comments, acknowledging he dislikes discussing his feelings publicly, and the two agreed to move forward. Throughout the episode, other celebrities like Kerry Katona and Jon Lee also featured in the dating show narrative. Mark's recent health journey, including significant weight loss after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, was also noted.