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Gladiators star offers vague explanation why he left BBC show

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Gladiators star Giant, real name James Bigg, has announced he will not be returning for the fourth series of the BBC show.
Bigg stated that his departure was not his decision, but rather a result of being “faced with a choice that didn't align with my values”.
He expressed pride in his time as a Gladiator and gratitude for the support he received from fans.
Both the BBC and the official Gladiators Instagram page confirmed his exit, thanking him for his contributions and wishing him well.
The news follows the recent death of original Gladiators star Lize van der Walt, known as Gold, who passed away at the age of 60.

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