Is this Hayley Palmer’s new man? The Chase star Mark Labbett’s ex has ‘grown close’ to millionaire TV star following devastating split

Hayley Palmer is reportedly growing close to millionaire MAFS star Ben Jardine following her devastating split from The Chase’s Mark Labbett earlier this year.

The TV presenter, 43, revealed last month that she has a new man in her life, but she declined to reveal his name at the time.

But The Sun has now revealed that reality TV star Ben, 42, is her new flame and the Celebrity Big Brother star has been a huge support to her following her and Mark’s split.

A source told the publication: ‘Since her divorce from Mark, Hayley has slowly regained her confidence and Ben has been a huge support.’

The pair have known each other for a while and have reportedly grown closer since Hayley invited him to her birthday party in July.

After Hayley teased a new man into her life, it has now been revealed that reality TV star Ben, 42, is her new flame and he has been a huge support to her following her and Mark’s split.

The source added: ‘They even landed a presenting gig together at The Boat Show comedy club, which has given them the chance to really enjoy each other’s company.

“Right now they’re just having a lot of fun and seeing where it goes, but there’s definitely a spark.”

MailOnline has contacted representatives for both Hayley and Ben for comment.

Ben first appeared on television in 2018, when he married Stephanie Saint-Remy on the Channel 4 dating show.

However, he left both his wife and fans devastated when he cheated and later demanded a divorce.

Since appearing on the show, Ben has become a father twice.

He welcomed his daughter Siena Grace, five, with his former girlfriend, Spanish yoga teacher Silvia Sanchiz in 2019, and also shares son Jude, born in July 2023, with a mystery woman.

Hayley announced her and Mark’s split in May, just days after their one-year anniversary, later claiming she was left heartbroken after being dumped after a three-minute phone call.

Hayley announced her and Mark’s split in May, just days after their one-year anniversary, later claiming she was left heartbroken after being dumped after a three-minute phone call.

Ben first appeared on television in 2018, when he married Stephanie Saint-Remy on the Channel 4 dating show (pictured)

In 2018 he played the lead role in Celebrity Big Brother

However, last month the star admitted she had moved on and was ‘dating a certain someone’ during an Instagram Q&A with her followers.

During the Q&A, a follower asked Hayley: “Are you dating anyone?!” to which Hayley responded with: ‘There’s a certain someone…(heart eyes emoji).. But I’m not revealing everything! X’

It comes after Hayley branded her ex-boyfriend Mark ‘beastly’ after he dumped her over a three-minute phone call.

She claimed Mark is ‘living up to his nickname’ after he ‘blindsided’ her by brutally breaking up with her over the phone.

She also revealed that Mark ended their year-long romance because he didn’t want to divorce his ex-wife Katie.

Speak with The sunHayley explained: “He really lived up to his name. The Beast was a beast.”

‘It came as a complete shock. I thought we were very happy.’

“I am heartbroken and blindsided. His behavior has been beastly.”

Hayley added that she was disappointed that Mark did not discuss their relationship issues in person and ultimately blocked him so he could no longer contact her.

In July, Hayley told the newspaper My dirty laundry podcast that she is receiving counseling for “betrayal trauma” after splitting from The Chase star Mark, aka The Beast.

Since appearing on the show, Ben has become a father twice, with daughter Siena Grace, whom he shares with Spanish yoga teacher Silvia Sanchiz in 2019, and son Jude (pictured), whom he shares with a mystery woman.

Last month, Hayley confessed she had moved on and was “dating a certain someone” during an Instagram Q&A with her followers

It comes after Hayley branded her ex-boyfriend Mark ‘beastly’ after he dumped her over a three-minute phone call

She admitted she had “nightmares and flashbacks” for weeks after the 59-year-old quizzer broke up with her in a three-minute phone call, blindsiding her.

MailOnline contacted Mark’s representatives for comment at the time.

In May, Mark announced his split from Hayley after a year together.

After celebrating their one-year anniversary on social media in May, Mark later claimed there was too much of an age difference between them.

Hayley confirmed the news of their split on Instagram, writing: ‘It’s with regret I announce that me and Mark have gone our separate ways. We have had the best year together and I sincerely wish him all the best for the future.”

A source told The Sun: ‘Mark had a great time with Hayley and has a lot of respect for her, but they wanted different things.’

‘She likes to dress up and go to parties and showbiz events, while he prefers to stay at home.’

‘Mark felt there was too much of an age difference between them for long-term success. They’re still friendly.’

‘Aside from his work on television and filming, Mark enjoys a quiet life and spends time with his son. He is still hopeful that one day he can meet someone he can settle down with.”

The pair had been dating since early 2023, with Mark previously admitting he was ‘a very lucky man’ to be with her.

Sources claimed the star wooed the TV presenter on a series of dates after he had been ‘friends’ for some time, following his split from wife Katie in 2020.