Gladiators star Giant, whose real name is Jamie Bigg, has hinted at “exciting” television plans after being dropped by the BBC. The 40-year-old athlete claimed he was axed from the show because the broadcaster disapproved of his girlfriend’s work as an OnlyFans model.
Giant was one of the original stars of the BBC revival, which launched in 2024. He alleged that he was given an ultimatum after expressing a desire to go public with his relationship. Despite his departure, he remains optimistic about future TV work.
Speaking to The Sun, Giant said: “TV is something that I would very much like to continue. And having the flexibility and the ability to speak about more taboo subjects is something that moving forward, perhaps, can now happen.” He teased upcoming projects, stating: “There’s lots of things in the pipeline at the minute. It’s actually a very, very exciting time.”
Last week, Giant appeared on Good Morning Britain to clarify his exit. He told Susanna Reid and Ed Balls: “I had a very positive season three chat… At that time, they were aware of my relationship with Taylor and said they needed to explore avenues.” He added: “I was told that the season four contract wasn't being renewed because of my relationship.”
Giant described the dismissal as “very unclear” and stressed the importance of getting his side across. “I class myself as a role model and one of those values, as a role model, is to stick by the people I love,” he said. A BBC Gladiators spokesperson confirmed his departure, saying: “After three formidable series, Giant is leaving Gladiators. We'd like to thank him for everything he has contributed to the show.”
