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Gladiator Giant to revert to birth surname... Bigg

Gladiator Giant to revert to birth surname... Bigg

Summary

Jamie Christian-Johal, known as the "Giant" on the BBC's Gladiators show, will change his last name back to Bigg as of 2026. He is doing this following a divorce and an ADHD diagnosis, seeking to reclaim his original identity.

Key Facts

  • Jamie Christian-Johal is a star on the BBC show Gladiators and goes by the name "Giant."
  • He plans to change his last name back to his birth surname, Bigg, in 2026.
  • He previously used a double-barrelled surname after getting married.
  • His decision is influenced by a recent divorce and an ADHD diagnosis.
  • He has been popular on Gladiators since the show's return in 2024.
  • Jamie stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and is a former bodybuilder and firefighter.
  • He announced the name change on social media, expressing a desire to reconnect with his identity.

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