Mark Labbett unveils new role after ITV quizzer axed from The Chase US before ratings dive

Channel Seven’s hit quiz show has introduced a new Chaser on The Chase Australia.

Mara Lejins, otherwise known as The Smiling Assassin, will join Mark (The Beast), Anne Hegerty (The Governess) and Issa Schultz (The Supernerd) on the upcoming season, which premieres on Seven after the Commonwealth Games.

Taking to Twitter yesterday, Channel Seven tweeted: “Brace for the Chase with the newest, smartest and blondest Chaser in town: The Smiling Assassin, coming to #TheChaseAU after the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on @Channel7 and @7plus.”

Mark replied: “Newest and blondest is fine. Smartest… challenge accepted.”

The Chase airs weekdays on ITV at 5pm.

source: express.co.uk