{"id":24998,"date":"2026-08-02T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T04:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=24998"},"modified":"2026-08-02T09:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T04:00:52","slug":"gladiator-giant-dumped-me-by-phone-then-sent-bizarre-follow-up-text","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=24998","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Gladiator Giant dumped me by phone then sent bizarre follow-up text&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_5c0bc2\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Ex-girlfriend of Gladiator Giant, real name Jamie Bigg, has claimed he ended their relationship over the phone &#8220;and sent a follow-up text like it was the minutes of a meeting&#8221;<\/h2>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">01:25, 02 Aug 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 01:27, 02 Aug 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37504349\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The pair split in June 2026\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504349.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/2_friend-after-OF-controversy-and-being-dropped-from-show_1343JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504349.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/2_friend-after-OF-controversy-and-being-dropped-from-show_1343JPG.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504349.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/2_friend-after-OF-controversy-and-being-dropped-from-show_1343JPG.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504349.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/2_friend-after-OF-controversy-and-being-dropped-from-show_1343JPG.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The pair split in June 2026\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The pair split in June 2026<cite aria-label=\"Image: ITV\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: ITV)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">An OnlyFans model has told how she was callously dumped over the phone by <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/gladiators\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Gladiator Giant.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After Gladiator Giant, real name Jamie Bigg, separated from his wife, Katie Christian, late last year he began a relationship with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/onlyfans\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">OnlyFans<\/a> model Taylor Ryan. The pair first met at a Gladiators Live event in Sheffield. Taylor, from Exeter, Devon, was there as she was a fan of the show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The pair began dating and their romance was so serious that in April Jamie, 40, quit the programme after he was ordered to dump Taylor or lose his job. TV bosses reportedly said Taylor\u2019s role as an online adult content creator conflicted with the show\u2019s family-friendly image.<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37504350\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37504350\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.1514242878560719\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gladiators (left to right): Viper, Giant, Legend, Phantom, Apollo, Nitro, Steel and Bionic.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504350.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Gladiators.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504350.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Gladiators.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504350.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Gladiators.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504350.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Gladiators.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Gladiators (left to right): Viper, Giant, Legend, Phantom, Apollo, Nitro, Steel and Bionic.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Gladiators (left to right): Viper, Giant, Legend, Phantom, Apollo, Nitro, Steel and Bionic.<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Jamie told The Sun on Sunday at the time: \u201cI had to choose between dating Taylor and keeping my job.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But things took a turn for the worse just two months later in June, shortly after they took a trip to Dolomites, in Italy. The pair split and Taylor revealed it was her job which caused their relationship to fall apart after he grew jealous. She told <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/39939234\/gladiator-giant-jamie-bigg-dumped-ex-phone-ashamed-onlyfans\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">The Sun: <\/a>\u201cIt was my job. That\u2019s what it came down to for him. Me taking selfies would be a problem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She added: &#8221; He broke up with me over the phone and sent a follow-up text like it was the minutes of a meeting. That was mental. Then we were on and off for a couple of weeks, which was really stressful.\u201d<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37504351\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37504351\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.715\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gladiators,Giant\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504351.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_434095Gladiators.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504351.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_434095Gladiators.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504351.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_434095Gladiators.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37504351.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_434095Gladiators.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Gladiators,Giant\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Gladiators,Giant<cite aria-label=\"Image: WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture Service (BBC Pictures) as set out at www.bbcpictures.co.uk\/terms-and-conditions\/. In particular, this image may only be published by a registered User of BBC Pictures for editorial use for the purpose of publicising the relevant BBC programme, personnel or activity during the Publicity Period which ends three review weeks following the date of transmission and provided the BBC and the copyright holder in the caption are credited. For any other purpose whatsoever, including advertising and commercial, prior written approval from the copyright holder will be required.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures&#8217; Digital Picture Service (BBC Pictures) as set out at www.bbcpictures.co.uk\/terms-and-conditions\/. In particular, this image may only be published by a registered User of BBC Pictures for editorial use for the purpose of publicising the relevant BBC programme, personnel or activity during the Publicity Period which ends three review weeks following the date of transmission and provided the BBC and the copyright holder in the caption are credited. For any other purpose whatsoever, including advertising and commercial, prior written approval from the copyright holder will be required.)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Friday Jamie, who lives in Derby, said: \u201cTaylor\u2019s job was one consideration, but it wasn\u2019t the only reason the relationship ended. I had a lot going on personally following my divorce and not being renewed for Gladiators.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cAs with any new relationship, you learn what works for you both as time goes on. I have a lot of respect for Taylor and genuinely wish her the best.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on <\/strong><\/em><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mirrorshowbiz\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">TikTok<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">, <\/strong><\/em><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/story.snapchat.com\/p\/e938f430-2c82-432e-9424-9522e5dc822c\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Snapchat<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">, <\/strong><\/em><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mirrorceleb\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Instagram<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">, <\/strong><\/em><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MirrorCeleb\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Twitter<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">, <\/strong><\/em><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorCeleb\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Facebook<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">,<\/strong><\/em><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MirrorCeleb\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">YouTube<\/strong><\/em><\/a> <em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">and <\/strong><\/em><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@dailymirror\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Threads<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ex-girlfriend of Gladiator Giant, real name Jamie Bigg, has claimed he ended their relationship over the phone &#8220;and sent a follow-up text like it was the minutes of a meeting&#8221; 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