Gladiator Giant Changes Name Back to Birth Surname Bigg

Gladiators star Jamie Christian-Johal, known as Giant on the BBC show, has announced he is reverting to his birth surname, Bigg, following his divorce and a diagnosis of ADHD. The former professional bodybuilder and firefighter from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, has gained popularity on the rebooted series over the past two years. He shared on social media that he plans to reclaim his name in 2026, stating, “At my birth, believe it or not was Jamie Bigg.”

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