Gladiators star Ella-Mae Rayner, known for her alter-ego Comet, has married her husband James Exton for a second time in a lavish ceremony in Greece. The couple, who first tied the knot in the UK last month, celebrated their union on Friday, with Rayner sharing images from the event on Instagram.
Rayner wore a stunning fishtail white bridal gown by Emma Beaumont, featuring a long train and an elegant lacy veil. The backless dress was embroidered with button-up detailing, highlighting her physique. Exton opted for a simple black suit with an open-collared white shirt.
The couple arrived on a speedboat for the ceremony, which was photographed by Melina Foteinou Photography. Rayner captioned the post: 'Mr & Mrs Exton 04.09.26.' Friends offered congratulations in the comments, describing the couple as "breathtaking" and "beautiful."
Their UK ceremony took place last month, where Rayner wore a white fitted blazer over a silk skirt with a mini train, paired with an oversized white hat and veil. Exton matched his wife in a sharp white suit for that occasion. Photos from the St Albans wedding were shared by @yourdayunscripted.
The couple became engaged in May 2025 in Corfu, with Exton proposing on a boat.
Rayner joined the BBC's Gladiators lineup in 2024. Before her role as Comet, she was an elite gymnast. She has spoken about balancing her powerful physique with her personal style, stating, "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."
Comet experienced a significant injury in 2024 when she fell 30ft from The Wall, an accident that was not broadcast but led to a lengthy recovery. She emphasized the reality of the show's physical demands, telling The Sun On Sunday, "It just goes to show that we aren’t acting. This isn’t WWE, this is one of the toughest shows on TV."
Filming for the fourth series of Gladiators began recently, with reports indicating changes to the cast. Bionic and Athena have reportedly been dropped, while four new stars, including Olympic gold medal-winning skeleton racer Tabby Stoecker, fitness influencer Florence Wong (Huntress), World's Strongest Man champion Tom Stoltman, and rugby star Joe Marler (Celebrity Gladiator), are set to join the lineup.