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Gladiators Star Jamie Bigg Embraces Change, Shares ADHD Journey

1/1/2026

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Jamie Bigg, known as Giant on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) show Gladiators, will revert to his birth name in 2026.
The decision follows his divorce and an ADHD diagnosis.
Bigg is a former professional bodybuilder from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, who adopted a double-barrelled surname after his mother remarried.
He aims to embrace transparency by sharing his ADHD journey and supporting others with fitness goals as part of his personal growth.

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Jamie Bigg, known as Giant on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) show Gladiators, will revert to his birth name in 2026.
The decision follows his divorce and an ADHD diagnosis.
Bigg is a former professional bodybuilder from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, who adopted a double-barrelled surname after his mother remarried.
He aims to embrace transparency by sharing his ADHD journey and supporting others with fitness goals as part of his personal growth.