Giant, who stands at 6ft 5in (1.96m), said he did not feel awkward standing in the middle of Sheffield station in his tight-fitting outfit.
He said: “It’s strangely comfortable being in this kind of thing in a public environment, which is weird, right?
“There’s been a few times where it’s been a little bit strange but I’ve got used to wearing this attire and I actually miss it when I’m not wearing it as well.”
Giant said the “atmosphere was exhilarating” when they filmed the show at the arena.
He said: “Sheffield people have got some big voices and when you hear the kids shouting your names and you see the banners, it just brings back the nostalgia from the original series, watching it on TV.”
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