Chaser Mark Labbett reveals that he has to 'throw off' women at events

Chaser Mark Labbett has admitted that he has to 'throw off' women at appearances due to the amount of interest they show in him. The 6ft6 star also shared details of making £1million in a month last year, after appearing on the American version of the quiz show. Much-loved: The Chase star Mark Labbett, 56, has revealed that he has to 'throw off' women at events as they get a little over-familiar Chatting to The Mirror, Mark revealed that while public appearances are fun, it comes with a cost: ''I've done a lot of gigs up and down the country, things like bingo hall and pub quizzes and it’s great fun but I can safely say on any given gig I get my a**e felt about four times, it’s at every gig and that’s not just women. Raking it in: The star also shared details of his £1million wage that he received for a months work last year Staple: Mark joined the ITV show in 2009, quickly becoming a fan favourite with his dry sense of humour and towering intimidation Admitting that he does think it's unfair, Mark shared that if the roles were reversed between him and the fans, he would be 'in the cells'. Winners: The Chase won a BAFTA TV award just last week, where Mark shared more detail on his £1m salary Savings: 'I didn’t spend any of it, I just made sure pensions are topped up, and my son’s school fees are paid,' he humbly admitted at the show The former maths teacher revealed that the wage was 'more than I earned in the first 49 years of my life.'