Jamie Christian-Johal Explained

Jamie Christian-Johal
Birth Name:Jamie Shaun Christian-Johal
Birth Date:27 August 1985
Birth Place:Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
Weight:20 st 7 lb
Nickname:"The Giant"
Nationality: English

Jamie Shaun Christian-Johal (born 27 August 1985) is an English former bodybuilder, firefighter and television personality, known for appearing as "Giant" on the British TV endurance sports game show Gladiators.

Life and career

Jamie Shaun Christian-Johal was born on 27 August 1985 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.[1] [2] [3] Prior to working as a bodybuilder and an online fitness coach, he was a firefighter.[4] [5] During his bodybuilding prime, Johal was titled as one of the all-time tallest IFBB Pros in the World, hence earning the nickname "Giant" for standing at massive 6 ft 5 in and weighing over 20 stones; or 130 kilograms.[6]

Johal eats around 10,000 calories a day to maintain his physique.[7] He runs Ilkeston Gym and Fitness alongside his wife Katie.[8] [9] In January 2024, he began appearing as "Giant" on British TV endurance sports game show Gladiators.[10] [11] [12] [13] His strongest event on the show is Duel, in which he has so far beat most of the contenders in just under 10 seconds, with the quickest takedown time of just about 2 seconds.[14] During his time on the show, Johal was criticised for previously promoting the use of anabolic steroids, despite them being Class C drugs.[15] In response, Johal said he stopped using steroids in around October 2022 and does no longer advocate the use of them.[16]

In 2024 Johal appeared as Giant alongside fellow Gladiator Steel (Zack George) at Sheffield railway station, in which they surprised passengers by helping helping to carry their luggage on and off trains to promote the rebooted game show.[17]

It was announced on 16 May 2024, that Johal would be making his Pantomime debut in the 2024/25 season at Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton. Starring in Beauty and the Beast from 30 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.[18]

Filmography

YearTitleRole
2023Strictly Come DancingTerms and conditions reader[19]
2024–presentGladiatorsas Giant[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Giant from Gladiators reboot is a former Derbyshire firefighter . Derbyshire Live . 15 April 2024 . 12 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Gladiators BBC reboot returns to TV featuring Derbyshire's bodybuilding 'Giant' . Derbyshire Times . 15 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Jamie Shaun CHRISTIAN-JOHAL personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK . GOV.UK . 15 April 2024 . en.
  4. Web site: Who is Giant? Gladiators 2024 star and bodybuilder . . 15 April 2024.
  5. Web site: New Gladiators Giant, Fire and Legend are ready to face the challenge of champions . . en.
  6. Web site: Jamie Christian-Johal, The World’s Tallest Pro Bodybuilder, Will Compete In Spain. fitnesswolt.com. Hall. Derek.
  7. Web site: Gladiator's Giant says gameshow's success is 'madness' . . 15 April 2024.
  8. Web site: by Charlotte McIntyre . Zena Hawley . BBC thrown into chaos as local Gladiator's YouTube clip resurfaces . Nottinghamshire Live . 15 April 2024 . en . 21 January 2024.
  9. Web site: White . By Vikki . Gladiator Giant's seven meals a day and the wife he pays to cook . . 15 April 2024 . en . 20 January 2024.
  10. Web site: BBC unveils cast of rebooted Gladiators series . Digital Spy . 15 April 2024 . 31 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Meet the new Gladiators ready to take on contenders in the BBC series . . 15 April 2024 . en.
  12. Web site: 'I drew abs on my stomach - now I'm a Gladiator' . BBC News . 12 January 2024.
  13. Web site: Kate. Neudecker. Full Gladiators Line up, Including MH Elite Coach Zack George and Former Cover Star Lee Phillips. Mens Health. 30 March 2024. 23 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Gladiators - Series 1 - Episode 1. During event Duel. BBCiPlayer.
  15. Web site: by James Brinsford . Howard Lloyd . Gladiators star gets 'second chance' after steroid 'gains' comment . Wales Online . en . 30 March 2024.
  16. Web site: by Charlotte McIntyre . Howard Lloyd . 'Nightmare' for BBC after Gladiator admits taking steroids . Nottinghamshire Live . 15 April 2024 . en . 21 January 2024.
  17. Web site: Gladiators Giant and Steel help passengers at Sheffield station . BBC News . 15 April 2024 . en-gb . 11 January 2024.
  18. Web site: Gladiators star to make pantomime debut in Wolverhampton.
  19. Web site: ‘We dialled up the superhero’: how Gladiators became the BBC’s biggest entertainment hit in years Entertainment TV The Guardian . amp.theguardian.com . 15 April 2024.
  20. Web site: Gladiators 2024 cast: Meet the new line-up . Radio Times . 15 April 2024.

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