The Chase chaser Mark Labbett - aka The Beast - has reportedly signed up to appear on the next series of Celebs Go Dating.

The 55-year-old, who stands 6'6" tall and weighs more than 26 stone, recently split from his wife of seven years Katie and she has now moved on with a new boyfriend.

According to The Sun, Labbett has decided that he needs to get back in the dating game too and has signed up for the E4 series, which aims to find an ideal match for their famous subjects.

"Mark has been very open about the fact he's not especially romantic. Flirting doesn't come easily to him but he's open to finding love again," a friend told the newspaper.

"He's a big lovable giant with a heart of gold but his dating adventures will be something to behold."

Labbett has also been linked with appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, having previously spoken of his desire to compete on the show.