A cast member from the UK version of the show Gladiators has exited the competition series after three seasons, claiming it \u201cwasn\u2019t his decision\u201d to leave.<\/p>\n
Jamie Bigg, known to fans by his stage name Giant, has claimed that the show\u2019s broadcaster the BBC ousted him after he told them his plans to go public with a new relationship with a woman who models on OnlyFans. <\/p>\n
The official Instagram account for Giant the Gladiator made the announcement yesterday,<\/a> with a statement reading that \u201cafter an incredible run, Giant\u2019s journey on Gladiators has come to an end, but what an adventure it has been\u201d.<\/p>\n But Bigg himself reposted that on his own Instagram account<\/a>, explaining that he does not run the Giant the Gladiator account and has no control over what it posts.<\/p>\n MORE: Top Aus suburbs for reality TV filming revealed<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI want to tell you all that I won\u2019t be coming back for season 4 of the TV show,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat I do want to make clear is this wasn\u2019t a decision I made to step away. I was faced with a choice that didn\u2019t align with my values.\u201d He told the outlet he was \u201cshocked and disappointed\u201d to learn he wouldn\u2019t be returning for another season of the show.<\/p>\n This news followed shortly after I had shared plans to go public with my relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMy partner, Taylor, is someone I\u2019m incredibly proud of. While she is known for her work on OnlyFans, that is just one part of what she does, a business-minded entrepreneur, someone who dedicates her time to fostering dogs and genuinely one of the kindest people I\u2019ve ever met. Her values align closely with my own.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring conversations with the BBC, \u2018child safeguarding\u2019 was raised, something I take extremely seriously, especially as a father and role model. I want to be clear that I have always upheld the standards expected of me, both professionally and personally. Being a positive role model has always been central to who I am, on and off screen. I stand by my values, and I stand by the people I love.\u201d<\/p>\n Bigg closed out his statement by saying he hopes to speak more about the matter in the future.<\/p>\n The TV star announced in November last year that he had split with his wife of 11 years and mother to his two children, Katie. <\/p>\n The same month, he\u2019d opened up about the toll his bodybuilding regime had taken on his marriage. <\/p>\n \u201cBodybuilding is tough on relationships. It\u2019s tough on the kids,\u201d he said on the<\/p>\n To The Heart Of It podcast.<\/p>\n \u201cThere were always ups and downs because of bodybuilding, because of how much it took away from you and the relationship.<\/p>\n \u201cSo I always said to my partner and kids, \u2018I\u2019ll probably live my life backwards, concentrate on me in the first part and then once I leave bodybuilding, it\u2019s all about you\u2019.<\/p>\n
That statement sparked confusion among fans of the show \u2013 and now, Bigg has explained exactly what he meant in a follow-up statement published byThe Mirror<\/a> today.<\/p>\n