Gladiators star Comet reveals she’s married as she shares first look at stunning wedding to hunky fitness expert

ONE of the stars of Gladiators tied the knot this week, with her fitness fanatic fiancé. Ella-Rae Rayner, AKA Comet, stunned fans with pictures from her wedding to James Exton, getting hitched in a chic private ceremony. Gladiators star Comet revealed she is married as she shared snaps from her stunning wedding to her fitness fanatic fiancé Credit: Instagram/@yourdayunscripted Ella-Rae Rayner launched to fame when Gladiators was revived three years ago by the BBC Credit: Rex Beside snaps of the couple, both dressed in white, she wrote: “06.08.26 My Love, My Life.” The couple appear to have tied the knot in St. Albans, posing outside the grand cathedral in the sunshine. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Ella-Rae looked incredible in a chic white fitted blazer over a silk skirt, with a mini train. She added killer white heels, a matching tote and donned a spectacular oversized hat, complete with veil. Ella-Rae stunned fans with pictures from her wedding to James Exton Credit: Instagram/@yourdayunscripted The couple got hitched in a chic private ceremony last week Credit: Instagram/@yourdayunscripted The couple appear to have tied the knot in St. Albans, posing outside the grand cathedral in the sunshine Credit: Instagram/@yourdayunscripted Ella-Rae looked incredible in a chic white fitted blazer over a slik skirt, with a spectacular oversized hat, complete with veil Credit: Instagram/@yourdayunscripted She wore her dark locks swept up under her hat, removing the headpiece for some snaps, showcasing a tight slicked bun. Carrying a bouquet of cream calla lillies, she posed for snaps with her new husband, who sported a white linen suit over a black tee and smart trainers. The couple got engaged in May 2025 in Corfu with James getting down on one knee on a boat. “Yes in every single lifetime. I love you forever!” she exclaimed in the caption. Most read in Showbiz Ella-Rae launched to fame when Gladiators was revived three years ago by the BBC. Ella-Rae was an elite gymnast prior to her TV role, and told the BBC: “Previously, women have been told that being muscular just makes you look like a man, but that’s absolutely not the case. She wore her dark locks swept up under her hat, removing the headpiece for some snaps, showcasing a tight slicked bun Credit: Instagram/@yourdayunscripted Carrying a bouquet of cream calla lillies, she posed for snaps with her new husband, who sported a white linen suit over a black tee and smart trainers Credit: Instagram/@yourdayunscripted “I have muscles but I’m a proper girly girl. “I love shopping, I love beauty, I love fashion and getting all dressed up – but I also love being powerful, being strong, muscular.” Ella-Rae added: “I’ve been told that I’ve got one of the strongest hits on Duel [one of the show’s main events], and you might think that’s a game for someone who is more bulky, who looks physically stronger — but you can’t judge a book by its cover.” She did, however, suffer a major injury two seasons ago, and had to drop out of the competition for the remainder of that year after falling 30ft from The Wall in a horrifying accident that almost took away her ability to walk. At one point Ella-Rae feared she would never be able to return to Gladiators given her multiple fractures and rupture ligaments. But following a long journey of recovery for Ella-Rae, she is now back to herself. Comment now