Gladiators star Giant’s replacement’s name revealed – after he’s axed over OnlyFans girlfriend

GLADIATOR Giant’s replacement has been given a powerful show name that bosses hope will make him stand out. It comes after The Sun revealed that hunky body builder and fitness instructor Ahmad Rabus, 37, had been cast on the popular BBC1 entertainment show following Jamie ‘Giant’ Biggs axing for dating an Onlyfans model. Gladiator Giant’s replacement’s stage name has been revealed, after the star was axed from the show Credit: PA Ahmad Rabus has been brought in to replace Giant, and will be known as ‘The Emperor’ Credit: Facebook London based Ahmad will be named The Emperor and has already made a good impression with producers. A source said: “Giant was one of the most popular Gladiators so bosses needed a big personality to take his place. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! “They absolutely love Ahmad and think his show name The Emperor is iconic and will make a big impression with viewers. He is strong minded and brilliant at getting into character.” Filming has already taken place at Utilita Arena Sheffield, with Holly Willoughby’s husband Dan Baldwin’s production company Hungry Bear behind the show. Ahmad is a married dad-of-one, lives in London and has won dozens of fitness competitions, even being crowned Mr Universe 2015 in Italy Credit: Instgram/ahmadrabus Giant was axed from the show over is romance with OnlyFans model Taylor Ryan, whom he has since split from Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Ahmad is a married dad-of-one, lives in London and has won dozens of fitness competitions, even being crowned Mr Universe 2015 in Italy. Opening up about exercise, Ahmad said on his gym profile: “My passion with fitness started at a young age. I started training at the age of 17 and have undergone my own transformation and dedicated myself to training for 17 years.” Meanwhile Gladiators star Athena has set the record straight after being axed from the show. The Sun exclusively revealed last week that the power lifter and fitness coach will not be appearing on series four after injuring herself earlier this year. Most read in TV Athena, whose real name is Karanjeet Kaur Bains, has now taken to TikTok to break her silence on her exit. She shared a video of herself running at lightning speed on the track as she keeps up her fitness levels. Alongside it, Karanjeet wrote: “I’ve seen a lot of speculation recently that I’m still injured… “The truth is I’ve been fully fit for several months now and honestly, I’m the fittest and strongest I’ve ever been. “The rest I’ll comment on in due course, but I just wanted to set the record straight. “In the meantime, here’s my latest track sessions… Actions speak louder than words,” she signed off. Her followers rushed to the comments section as one said: “We love you Athena! Always queen of the arena regardless.” Another person penned: “I’m sad you’re not there. But hopefully see you soon.” The Sun reached out to Hungry Bear for comment. Comment now