Gladiator Giant leaves BBC show after three seasons
Jamie Bigg, known as Giant on the BBC series Gladiators, has left the show after three seasons. The 6ft 5in former professional bodybuilder and firefighter from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, announced his departure on Instagram on Friday, stating he was faced with a choice that didn't align with his values and that the decision wasn't his own. A Gladiators spokesperson thanked him for his contributions and wished him well. Bigg, who has 52cm biceps and consumes 10,000 calories daily, has appeared since the show's 2024 return. In January, he dropped his double-barrelled surname Christian-Johal for Bigg following his divorce and an ADHD diagnosis.
Key facts
- Jamie Bigg, known as Giant, has left the BBC show Gladiators after three seasons.
- Bigg announced his departure on Instagram on Friday.
- He stated he was faced with a choice that didn't align with his values.
- A Gladiators spokesperson confirmed his departure and thanked him.
- Bigg is 6ft 5in (1.96m) with 52cm biceps and eats 10,000 calories daily.
- He has appeared on Gladiators since its return in 2024.
- In January, he dropped his surname Christian-Johal for Bigg after his divorce and ADHD diagnosis.
- Bigg is from Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Entities
Artists
- Jamie Bigg
Institutions
- BBC
Locations
- Ilkeston
- Derbyshire