Gladiators star Jamie Bigg, known as Giant, has extended an olive branch to his estranged wife, Katie Christian, after she lashed out at his new relationship with OnlyFans model Taylor Ryan. The 40-year-old reality TV personality, who separated from Katie in November after 13 years of marriage, has been publicly dating Taylor, but this has led to a storm of controversy.
Katie, 41, voiced her struggles in a heartbreaking post, admitting she’s been struggling with being ‘replaced’ after more than a decade with Jamie. She shared her feelings about how easily something ‘real’ can be replaced with something new, stating, “A 13-year life doesn’t just disappear because something new feels exciting.”
In response, Jamie said he hopes Katie is “okay” and stressed that his actions weren’t made from a place of disrespect or lack of love. “I hope she’s okay,” he said, adding that he never intended for the situation to play out publicly in this way. Despite the fallout, Jamie expressed that he had been communicating with the people he cares about.
But the drama doesn’t stop there—Jamie, who was axed from Gladiators due to his relationship with Taylor, blasted the show’s producers for making what he feels is an unfair decision, especially after receiving messages of support from parents who were upset by his removal. He also refuted claims that his relationship with Taylor posed a ‘child safeguarding risk,’ as suggested by producer Dan Baldwin, who is married to Holly Willoughby.
Giant is clearly standing firm, stating there is no contractual stipulation about his personal relationships affecting his work on the show, and insists his supporters continue to rally behind him.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
