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Axed Gladiators star Giant has gone public with his new girlfriend, three months after he split from an OnlyFans model whose job cost him his position on the show.
The bodybuilder, 41, whose real name is Jamie Bigg, previously claimed he was sacked from the hit BBC show because bosses didn't approve of his relationship with now-ex Taylor Ryan, who is an Only Fans model.
Giant went on to split from Taylor in June, mere weeks after he was removed from the show line-up.
Now, the bodybuilder is in a new relationship, sharing an Instagram photo of himself kissing his girlfriend, who is tagged as Kerrin Jessica, during a game of padel.
The TV star and his ex Taylor began dating late last year after meeting at a Gladiators Live event in Liverpool, just weeks after the TV star had split from his wife of 13 years Katie Christian, who he shares two children with.
Jamie later claimed he was axed from Gladiators by the BBC and production company Hungry Bear after disclosing his relationship with Taylor.
Axed Gladiators star Giant has gone public with his new girlfriend, three months after he split from an OnlyFans model whose job cost him his position on the show
He said that he had told bosses he was planning to confirm his relationship with the adult content creator publicly – but was cut from the upcoming fourth series shortly after.
In a statement released in April, Jamie said: 'I made it clear that I was planning to go public with my relationship, including the fact my partner works as an OnlyFans creator, and shortly after that I was told I wouldn't be continuing on Gladiators.
'It wasn't something I expected, especially given the commitment I've shown to the role.
'I've always taken being in the public eye seriously, and I believe being a role model is about honesty as well as professionalism.
'For me, that means not hiding parts of who I am or the people I care about.
'My partner is an incredible person, and I have huge respect for everything she does – I'm proud to stand by her.
Jamie hit out at Gladiators producer and Hungry Bear boss Dan Baldwin, who is married to Holly Willoughby, claiming he branded Taylor's racy career a 'child safeguarding risk'.
But the ex bodybuilder has insisted parents with young children who are fans of the show have thrown their support behind him.
The bodybuilder, 40, whose real name is Jamie Bigg, previously claimed he was sacked from his position on the show because the Beeb didn't approve' of his relationship with now-ex Taylor Ryan, who is an Only Fans model
'I've had a lot of messages from parents saying their children are so upset that I'm leaving the show, I feel as though the response from the parents has made it really clear that it was never going to be an issue.'
He went on: 'There's nothing in our contracts about who you're allowed to be with, who you're allowed to love or what relationships you're allowed to have away from the show.'
Jamie announced his split from Taylor in June.
In an Instagram video, he said: 'I'm not in a relationship anymore, I'm working on myself. The most important person right now to serve the people that I love is working on me. What's inside here [head], and inside here [heart].'
'Working out who it is I want to be, which direction I want to go in, the ego's been put in a box. I want to move forward and for people to know me, for me.'
Taylor went on to claim he dumped her over the phone after they had talked about getting engaged and having children together.
The model claimed she was 'blindsided' by their break-up and said she believes he ended their relationship because of her X-rated career and to try and get back on Gladiators.
Jamie announced his split from Taylor (pictured) in June.Taylor went on to claim he dumped her over the phone after they had talked about getting engaged and having children together
She told The Sun in a candid interview: 'He's just a fake. He wants to get back on the show now. He's left loads of clothes at my house, but just taken his blue and red Gladiators costume and memorabilia.
'At the time, he was portrayed as a noble man who fights for what he believes in. But deep down, it was never what he believed in.
'It's hard to talk about now because I see the full picture and I'm like, it was all just fake. He has a lot of demons he needs to fight in his own head before he ruins another woman's peace.'
While viewers have campaigned for Giant to be reinstated on the show, in August his replacement was revealed as fitness instructor Ahmad Rabus who will be known as The Emperor.
Prior to being a Gladiator, Jamie was the tallest professional bodybuilder in the world at 6ft 5in and consumed up to 10,000 calories a day.
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