James Crossley (bodybuilder)

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James Crossley
Born1973/1974 (age 47–48)
York, England
Occupation
  • Bodybuilder
  • personal trainer
  • television personality
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Television

James Crossley (born 1973/1974)[1] is an English bodybuilder and television personality. He appeared in the sports entertainment series Gladiators from 1993 to 2000. He appeared in the third series of the Channel 4 reality series The Circle.

Life and career[]

Crossley appeared in the ITV game show Gladiators from 1993 to 2000. He was crowned The Ultimate Gladiator in 2000 after a showdown with the other UK Gladiators in The Battle Of The Giants. [2] While appearing on the series, he dislocated his shoulder six times.[1] Post Gladiators Crossley toured numerous theatre productions including Sir Peter Halls Shakespeare production of As You Like It. [3] In May 2018, he broke the world record for lifting the Dinnie Stones.[1]

A Fit At 40 campaigner in 2018 Crossley released a fitness DVD to help over 40s get in shape [4] In 2021, he competed in the third series of the Channel 4 reality series The Circle.[5] He played as a catfish persona - NHS nurse Gemma, and pledged to donate half of the prize fund to the NHS if he won. He received mixed views from viewers for pretending to work for the NHS.[6]

Crossley now works as a Strength & Conditioning coach whilst teachng Yoga and running Gong Bath Meditations.[7]


References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Who is James from The Circle 2021? Gladiators stint and Instagram revealed!". Reality Titbit. 16 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Gladiator reveals bootcamp". Metro. 27 August 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  3. ^ https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/7310529.comedy-legend-appears/
  4. ^ https://www.menshealth.com/uk/fitness/a758967/how-this-guy-builds-lifelong-muscle-at-44/
  5. ^ "The Circle: Hunter from Gladiators to star in civilian series as it returns next week". Metro. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  6. ^ "The Circle viewers unsure over 'iffy' James as he catfishes as NHS nurse". Manchester Evening News. 17 March 2021.
  7. ^ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/itv-teenage-england-york-bali-b1862348.htm

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