Gladiators star, Comet, a.k.a Ella-Mae Rayner, got hitched this week to fiance, James Exton, and decided to ditch the traditional wedding dress for something much more chic15:08, 09 Aug 2026Updated 15:08, 09 Aug 2026Gladiators star, Comet, looked stunning as she shared gorgeous snaps from her wedding this weekend and shunned a traditional gown. The former gymnast, also known as Ella-Mae Rayner, wed fitness expert, James Exton, in an intimate ceremony at St Albans Cathedral.‌Posing outside the grand cathedral in the sunshine, the newlyweds couldn't stop smiling. However, it was Comet's striking outfit, which got everyone talking after the athlete decided to ditch a long white wedding dress for a more chic modern look.‌Sporting a gorgeous fitted white blazer over a silk skirt, complimented with huge hat trimmed with organza, the star shone.‌Ella accessorised her outfit with a pair of white pointed stilettos, cute white bag and a gorgeous bouquet of cala lilies as she showed off her wedding ring with her new husband.Content cannot be displayed without consentJames, who proposed to the Gladiators star last year, also decided to step away from the custom groom's suit for the nuptials and rocked up in loose fitting white trousers with a matching blazer and black trainers.‌The couple got engaged in May 2025 in Corfu with James getting down on one knee on a boat. Sharing a snap of the happy moment, Ella wrote: “Yes in every single lifetime. I love you forever!”Prior to joining Gladiators when the show was revamped three years ago, Ella was an elite gymnast. She told the BBC that she was proud of her muscular physique after signing up for the show.Ella shared: “Previously, women have been told that being muscular just makes you look like a man, but that’s absolutely not the case.‌“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.”Content cannot be displayed without consentShe added: “I’ve been told that I’ve got one of the strongest hits on Duel [one of the show’s main events], and you might think that’s a game for someone who is more bulky, who looks physically stronger — but you can’t judge a book by its cover.”Article continues belowDespite her impressive physique, Ella suffered a major injury two seasons ago, and had to drop out of the competition for the remainder of that year after falling 30ft from The Wall in a terrifying accident that almost left her unable to walk.Thankfully, the star made a full recovery and will hopefully be seen in the new series of Gladiators, which starts next year.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .