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THEY'VE conquered The Wall, pushed through Powerball and dodged humiliation on the dreaded Duel platform. However, many of today's crop of fearsome Gladiators are really big softies at heart and have given fans glimpses into their romantic lives away from the bright lights of the rebooted BBC hit. Advertisement 16 The new stars of Gladiators are known for their tough personas but some have shown their softer side on social media Credit: BBC 16 Giant aka Jamie Christian Johal regularly shares snaps of his wife Katie Credit: Instagram 16 Ella-Mae Rayner, known as Comet, is in a relationship with a millionaire fitness mogul Credit: instagram/je_ldnm.
From surprise proposals and whirlwind romances to long-time loves quietly cheering from the sidelines, our favourite TV warriors are proving they’re not just strong in the gym — but solid in love too. And these days, the Gladiators WAGs and HABs (husbands and boyfriends, of course) are a seriously impressive bunch. We’re talking fitness moguls, red carpet regulars and even fellow athletes who could give the stars themselves a run for their money.
While some are happily flashing their relationships all over Instagram, others have kept things a little more under wraps. Advertisement READ MORE FEATURES BIG SPENDERS Ultimate CBB 2025 rich list reveals top earner’s astonishing £15m empire CASSING IN How Natalie Cassidy will make millions as 'new Stacey Solomon' after EastEnders Ahead of the Gladiators final this weekend, we look into the couples who have proved a winning team outside of the show. Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey) Harry Aikines-Aryeetey , known as Nitro, married Lauren Cooper in October 2019.
The couple welcomed their daughter, Aubree-Isla, in September 2020. Harry, 36, has spoken about the importance of enjoying some downtime away from the public eye. Advertisement Most read in News TV KICKING OFF BBC star joins Only An Excuse legends for brand new series BLEAK PICTURE Expert warns of job losses as Trump puts huge Scots industry in firing line Exclusive OH BROTHER I was CBB's most hated star - how bosses push you to brink with ruthless rules STYLISH Meet the TWO Scots on Interior Design Masters - they're fighting for amazing prize In an interview, he said: "I think it's really important to have that little difference.
It's important to have that moment of downtime, not to have a camera in my face and also my child might not want to be an influencer. "She gets involved in some of my videos, which is quite funny. I cook with her and we play games together.
Watch the moment two Gladiators turn on each other as they're pulled apart during BBC semi-final 16 Harry Aikens-Aryeetey has been married to his wife Lauren since 2019 Credit: instagram 16 The pair share a daughter Aubree-Isla, who was born in 2020 Credit: instagram Advertisement "There are some interesting points about being a parent, you want to keep those things private because it's your journey and it's how you're going along with it." Before Gladiators, Harry, who is a sprinter, was an Olympian for Team Great Britain and competed at the Rio Games in 2016. He has also won medals in World and European Championships.
Legend (Matt Morsia) 16 Matt Morsia has shown fans that his wife Sarah is just as ripped as him Credit: @mattdoesfitness Advertisement 16 The couple have two sons together - Luca and Mauro Credit: Instagram Matt Morsia , who takes on the persona of Legend, lives in Hythe, Kent, with wife Sarah and their two sons, Luca and Mauro. Matt, 39, transitioned from being a PE teacher to a renowned fitness influencer, amassing over two million subscribers on YouTube. Last year, Sarah terrifyingly revealed that Mauro almost drowned in a bath after suffering a seizure due to a fever caused by chicken pox .
Advertisement She said: "The first seizure happened when he was in the bath and within moments he was face down under the water and jerking uncontrollably. "Luckily I was sitting next to the bath and was able to pick him straight up and call Matt to help but it makes me feel sick to think of what might've happened. "I wouldn't usually share stuff like this but it's easy to quickly put the socks in the wash or grab some pyjamas while the kids are in the bath but basically don't.
.. defo not worth the risk!" Comet (Ella-Mae Rayner) 16 Ella-Mae Rayner, known as Comet, is with fitness entrepreneur James Exton Credit: instagram/ellamaerayner.
Advertisement 16 James is the founder of LDN Muscle, a firm said to be worth over £1million Credit: Instagram Ella-Mae Rayner , 29, better known as Comet, has been in a relationship with fitness entrepreneur James Exton, 36, for the past three years. James is the co-founder of LDN Muscle, a prominent fitness and personal training business. The firm, which he set up with his twin brother, is said to be worth over £1million.
Although James trained as a barrister, he put that on pause to focus on his business ventures. Advertisement On his website, he states: "My work is extremely diverse, also working to mentor and empower inmates in London prisons, training and coaching other PTs as well as mentoring countless individuals 1-2-1. "This is where I focus my energy, expertise and passion.
" The couple often shares glimpses of their active lifestyle on social media, highlighting their mutual passion for health and fitness. On his Instagram, Jack can be seen posing with several luxury cars including a Range Rover, a Mercedes, and a Porsche. Advertisement In one post, he told his 115,000 followers that this year, he is looking to add more supercars and superbikes to his collection of vehicles.
Diamond (Livi Sheldon) 16 Livi Sheldon aka Diamond is in a relationship with fellow gym enthusiast Grant Gibbs Credit: Instagram 16 The pair have been seen sharing romantic dinners on social media Credit: Instagram Livi Sheldon , known as Diamond on the show, is in a relationship with Grant Gibbs, a fellow gym enthusiast, who looks like he wouldn't be out of place standing next to the rest of the Gladiators cast. Advertisement The 30-year-old's social media has snapshots of their adventures, from workouts at the gym to romantic dinners. Grant is a personal trainer who boasts of having "helped 100s of Men over 30 shed 20-30 lbs & build muscle using simple habits & routines".
Livi’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. She has openly discussed being bullied for her height during her school years, an experience that led her to find strength in sports and bodybuilding. Giant (Jamie Christian-Johal) 16 Jamie is married to Katie, who he says helps him with his fitness routine Credit: Instagram Advertisement 16 Katie helps Jamie plan his meals Credit: Instagram Towering Jamie Christian-Johal , 39, aptly named Giant, is married to Katie Christian.
The couple live in Derbyshire, where Katie plays a supportive role in Jamie’s demanding fitness regime. In a candid YouTube video titled “I’m back! Full Day In The Life,” Jamie showcased his daily routine, highlighting Katie’s contributions, including meal preparations to support his 6,400-calorie diet. Advertisement Katie herself is an entrepreneur - she owns a business known as The Hormone Healer.
Hammer (Tom Wilson) 16 Tom is engaged to his partner Chelsea Aitken Credit: Instagram 16 The love-struck star popped the question nearly two years ago Credit: Instagram Tom Wilson, known as Hammer, is engaged to Chelsea Atkin. Advertisement Nearly two years ago, Tom, 32, proposed in a heartfelt moment he described as the “best day ever”. Read more on the Scottish Sun CANNED HEAT Scottish households urged to stock up on tinned foods quickly for two reasons FIRST OUT CBB's first evicted housemate revealed as shock public vote dumps star Sharing their joy on Instagram, Tom posted photos and a video of the proposal, captioning it “@chelatkin engaged to my love”, accompanied by a heart emoji.
Chelsea responded gushingly, commenting: “I’ll never be over it.” 16 The pair often showcase their love on social media Credit: Instagram Advertisement.
