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Giant leaves BBC show Gladiators after three seasons
Jamie Bigg said he was faced with a choice that did not align with his values, and the BBC thanked him after three series.
- Gladiator Giant, known as Jamie Bigg, announced on Friday he is leaving the BBC show after three series, revealing that departing "wasn't a decision I made" and citing a choice that "did not align" with his values.
- Jamie Bigg, a bodybuilder and firefighter from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, first joined the BBC One program in 2024 and quickly became a fan favorite, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall with 52cm biceps.
- A BBC spokesperson thanked Bigg "for everything he has contributed to the show," while fans and co-stars flooded Instagram expressing support and devastation at his departure.
- Bigg emphasized that he "stands by my people and I stand by what I believe in," framing his departure as a values-based decision, though he previously faced criticism for promoting substances he later stopped using in 2022.
- Gladiators wrapped its latest series at the end of March, with a new season likely returning in early 2027, continuing to feature hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh alongside remaining performers.
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