The most-awaited contest in the bodybuilding world is underway and the championship just got heated by yet another controversial decision. The audience has their own perception as to who should win, and online debates are a regular part of any competition. However, when the Men’s Physique winner was announced this morning, the online enragement over the results was taken to another level.

Mr. Olympia Men’s Physique winner has been declared and US bodybuilder Erin Banks takes the coveted title. Mr. Olympia shared this post via their official Instagram handle, and the fans went berserk with their comments.

Fans didn’t respond kindly to Erin Banks holding the trophy

Banks can be seen holding the shiny white trophy in his hand with the most giant medal around his neck and in light green shorts. He is smiling at the prospect of winning his first-ever title, but the fans focused on his physical features and deem him unworthy of the title.

Let’s have a look at all the enraging comments fans had to share about this decision:

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“Respect to this guy but I don’t get this…. No way.”

“Unfair Judgement”

“Smh, robbed Brandon.”

“highway robbery”

“Wrong decision ❌”

“How did he won. His arms are longer then his body. Symmetry is none.”

“Guys no hate but they are too big to be in men’s physique like come on”

“Wow, absolute robbery, total trash”

“No one will be watching next year🤷🏽‍♀️”

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The fans’ anger was also partly fueled by the fact that one of their favorites and a prime contender to win the title, Brandon Hendrickson, just got beaten by Banks. His long, slender arms which surpass his body’s length should have also been a deterrent to winning the title, as per someone.

Life before Olympia for Banks, and winning the title in just his 2nd year

Banks is a Clovis East Grad who qualified for the Men’s Physique division last year as well. He did so after winning the 3rd most prestigious show in the world – The New York Pro. He came runners-up last year, falling short to Hendrickson.

After qualifying this year, he brought himself another shot at the title. Banks ended up winning the title but did not end up as the fan favorite. Banks took home a $10,000 prize money. He was followed by 2021 winner Brandon Hendrickson of the USA and Diogo Montenegro of Brazil who took the 2nd and 3rd spot with prize money of $6000 and $4000 respectively.

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Deserving or not Erin Banks is the reigning Mr. Olympia Men’s Physique winner and that honor is here to stay. While fans have given their verdict, do you think Banks deserved the win this year, or was it Hendrickson’s to defend it? Let us know.