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BBC ‘faces nightmare’ after Gladiators star Giant ‘admits to taking dangerous steroids’ in past


Gladiators star Jamie Christian, also known as Giant, has admitted to using steroids in the past but said he is "no longer" taking them and does not "advocate the use of them"

The original series, which launched back in 1992 and ran for eight years on ITV until 2000, was hit with alleged drug scandals when Jefferson King, also known as Shadow, was said to have tested positive for cocaine and steroids for seven months before being axed, according to his co-star Cobra. Gladiators star Jamie Christian-Johal, who goes by the name of Giant on the show, has admitted to using steroids in the past (Image: BBC/PA Wire) Read MoreRelated Articles BBC Strictly's Ellie and Vito finally confirm relationship status after months of romance rumours Physical side effects from taking anabolic steroids for men can include reduced sperm count, hair loss, erectile dysfunction, increased risk of prostate cancer and stomach pain.

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