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Mark Labbett reveals reason he’s ‘barred’ from taking part in Strictly Come Dancing

Mark Labbett revealed on The Chase that he believes he's not cut out for Strictly Come Dancing, even though he enjoys dancing.

When one of the contestants, Annaka, struggled to perform and ended with a mere £2,000, Mark threw her an insult and was prompted to confess that he wasn’t a great dancer. Debra went after Annaka and managed to rake in an impressive £6,000 in the cash builder round, winning a place for herself in the Final Chase. In recent years, Mark has undergone a remarkable weight loss, shedding approximately 10 stone (140 pounds) through significant lifestyle changes.

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