Former Gladiators star Large has responded after the BBC introduced his substitute for subsequent season.
The TV character and bodybuilder, whose actual identify is Jamie Bigg, has been a fan favourite since becoming a member of the 2024 reboot of the basic actuality sport present.
Nonetheless, he shocked followers earlier this 12 months after he was axed from the present, with the star claiming it was as a result of his girlfriend (who he has since damaged up with) was an OnlyFans creator.
Whereas filming for the brand new sequence is underway, the BBC has introduced that the brand new health fanatic will step into Large’s footwear as World’s Strongest Man champion, Tom Stoltman.
Whereas we wait to see what his Gladiator identify and costume can be, the 6-foot-2 athlete has mentioned the gig is a “dream alternative” and his “subsequent problem.”
His predecessor Jamie welcomed the information, telling Metro: ‘Tom is a implausible particular person and I do know he can be completely implausible on the present. He has a coronary heart of gold and can be a beautiful addition to the line-up. I want him one of the best of luck.’
He additionally publicly shared his assist underneath Tom’s celebratory Instagram put up, writing: “Properly finished brother, it is made up for, you will kick some critical ass,” alongside a punching emoji.
In April, Jamie revealed his disappointment on the BBC’s resolution to drop him after his ex-girlfriend Taylor’s OnlyFans account got here to gentle.
‘I did not anticipate that response [from the BBC]to be trustworthy. I anticipated extra cooperation. It is clear that Taylor has a proper to her personal life. We do not do something improper.
“And as a giant character on the present, I felt like I might have had the assist of the followers and the trusted relationships that I’ve constructed with the workforce alongside the best way,” he advised Metro.
On the time, many viewers additionally expressed deep dissatisfaction, noting that he was “their favourite” and that they had been “completely gutted.”
Though Jamie will not be returning to Gladiators, he teased in Might that there have been some thrilling future TV initiatives within the pipeline.
He advised The Solar: “TV is one thing I would love to proceed.
“Having the pliability and talent to talk about extra taboo subjects is one thing that will occur sooner or later.”
Earlier than you begin teasing, “There are loads of issues within the pipeline proper now.
“It is really a really, very thrilling time and I am actually wanting ahead to the longer term. I can’t but launch details about sure reveals, occasions and conditions.’
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