Giant from Gladiators Steps Down, New Chapter Begins

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Giant from the BBC's Gladiators is stepping away after this current series. Jamie Bigg, the 6-foot-5-powerhouse known as Giant, made the announcement on his Instagram Friday. He's been a standout since the show's revival in 2024, bringing his bodybuilder and firefighter background to the arena. In his post, Bigg called it one of the greatest honors of his life, but he faced a tough choice that clashed with his values. The former pro from Ilkistan in Derbyshire said he didn't choose to leave. He had to stand by his beliefs and his people. He eats 10,000 calories a day to keep those 52-centimeter biceps pumped. Fans in the Gladiator family have been buzzing about it. Bigg emphasized being a role model for strength and resilience, and he's grateful for the support. The show's spokesperson thanked him for three strong series and wished him well moving forward.

1:00Earlier this year in January, he simplified his name from Christian Drohal to Bigg after a divorce in an ADHD diagnosis, marking some personal shifts. This chapter closes on a high note for Giant, but he's framing it as just the start of something bigger. Stay tuned for what he builds next.