Gladiators star Jamie Bigg, known as The Giant on the show, has confirmed he will not be returning for the new series and that it was not a 'decision' he made, hinting at the reason for his exit.
Statement to Fans
The popular TV personality took to social media on Friday, April 24, to share that he will not be returning to the show for the new series. The Giant, aka Jamie Bigg, 40, a bodybuilder and sometime fitness coach from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, wrote that he had to make the 'choice' to exit the series due to something which 'did not align' with his values.
His statement read in full: 'To my Gladiator family. I want to tell you all that I won't be coming back for season 4 of the TV show. Being a Gladiator has been one of the greatest honours of my life. Stepping into that arena, hearing the crowd, representing strength, resilience and being a role model… that's something I'll carry with me forever. What I do want to make clear is this wasn't a decision I made to step away. I was faced with a choice that didn't align with my values. And if you know me, you know this… I stand by my people and I stand by what I believe in. That's what being a role model means to me. I'm proud of everything I gave to the show and grateful for every single person who supported me along the way. This isn't the end. It's just the beginning. Stay strong. Stand tall.'
Background
The Giant first appeared on Gladiators in 2024. He is thought to have earned his stage name due to being one of the tallest professional bodybuilders. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall, with 52cm biceps and weighing over 20 stone, the pumped star previously said he has to eat around 10,000 calories every day to maintain his muscle-packed physique.
On Gladiators, his strongest event was Duel, but his stint on the rebooted BBC One show, hosted by father and son team Bradley and Barney Walsh, wasn't without its controversies. During his time on the show, he was criticised for previously promoting the use of anabolic steroids, despite their being Class C drugs. Bigg responded by saying he had stopped using them himself in 2022 and was no longer advocating others using them.
Personal Life
Bigg had been married to Katie Christian, with whom he shares two children, since 2014, but revealed in December 2025 that the pair were divorcing. In January, he confessed he wanted to 'reclaim his identity' after his painful divorce and a diagnosis of ADHD. At the time, Katie said on social media, 'Next year I am dating the S*** out of myself.'
