The Men’s Open division is captained once again by Derek Lunsford. In a recent YouTube video on Nov. 2, 2025, bodybuilding veteran Toney Freeman discussed Lunsford’s cartoonish physique and urged Nick Walker to focus on aesthetics instead of freak factor.

At the 2025 Mr. Olympia , the Men’s Open division was shaken up. Former champion Samson Dauda fell to fourth place, with Lunsford pulling ahead to reclaim the title. Not only did Lunsford overcome a pec tear before the competition, but had to pull himself together in the finals after dealing with a panic attack .

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Walker mistimed his peak , which pushed him into sixth place. Since the event wrapped up, Walker and his ex-coach, Kyle Wilkes, have stopp

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