Gladiators’ Giant ‘AXED after being faced with choice that did not align with his values’ – two years after he ‘admitted taking steroids’

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I’m absolutely gutted! Apparently, our Giant – the Giant from Gladiators – isn’t going to be on the show next year. He’s hinted it wasn’t his choice, which is just… infuriating! I mean, he is the best Gladiator, and now they’re just letting him go? It’s a disaster! I can’t believe it, honestly. It won’t be the same without him, not at all.

James Bigg, age 40, posted a puzzling message on Instagram, stating he was forced to make a decision that went against his personal beliefs.

The former bodybuilder and firefighter, a contestant on the show since it returned in 2024, shared photos of himself in the arena, calling it ‘one of the greatest honors of my life’.

I’m writing to let my Gladiator family know that I won’t be returning for season four of the show. Being a Gladiator has been a huge honor, and one of the best experiences of my life.

Honestly, just being in that arena… the roar of the crowd, feeling like I embodied strength and everything it means to bounce back… it’s something I’ll cherish forever. And I need everyone to understand this wasn’t my choice to stop. It wasn’t something I wanted. It just… happened to me, and it’s been so hard.

He explained that he had to make a difficult decision that went against what he believed in. He added that he always supports those he cares about and stays true to his principles, and that’s what he feels it means to be a good example for others.

I’m really proud of all my contributions to the show and thankful for everyone who has supported me. This isn’t a goodbye – it’s actually a fresh start. Keep your head up and stay positive.

A representative for Gladiators confirmed to the Daily Mail that Giant will be leaving the show after three seasons. They expressed gratitude for his contributions and wished him all the best in his future endeavors.

As a long-time fan of Gladiators, I was a little sad to hear that Giant has retired from the show. It was an amazing run, and he truly brought so much energy and excitement to every episode! We’ll definitely miss seeing him compete, but what an incredible journey it’s been for him.

Giant isn’t just incredibly strong – he’s always been a source of inspiration and a kind presence to those around him. This powerful combination of strength and spirit truly makes him a remarkable individual.

Before adding: ‘Thank you Giant’.

In 2024, videos reappeared online showing Giant admitting to using steroids. He reportedly bragged about the significant muscle growth he achieved, even sharing videos with titles like ‘Take this and you will get big’.

After the video became public, he explained that he had previously discussed using performance enhancers legally and safely as part of competitive bodybuilding.

‘I stopped competing as a bodybuilder in October 2022 and responsibly came off steroids.

I’ve retired from professional bodybuilding and no longer use steroids. I also don’t support their use by others.

A BBC representative confirmed that the Gladiators show had a strict policy against drug use, and all participants agreed to and underwent drug testing. These tests showed that none of the Gladiators were using performance-enhancing drugs.

Anabolic steroids are considered Class C drugs, meaning you need a prescription to get them legally. However, they’re often easily found for sale online or through social media platforms, even without a prescription.

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2026-04-24 14:20