The next chance to qualify for the 2026 Mr. Olympia takes place this weekend. In an August 13 video, bodybuilders Iain Valliere and Seth Feroce revealed their top 10 Men’s Open predictions ahead of the Texas Pro.
The August 30 deadline is approaching, and competitors are running out of time to ensure their entries for the Mr. Olympia contest. Last year, surging Men’s Open star Jordan Hutchinson claimed gold in the Lone Star State. He’s opted not to compete at the event this year, leaving room for a new titleholder to emerge.
The lineup is loaded with top-tier Men’s Open threats. Regan Grimes stands out as one of the show’s frontrunners. His Classic lines and Open mass give him a unique look in the IFBB Pro League. At the 2025 Mr. Olympia, Grimes secured 14th place. In his last outing, he bounced back at the 2026 Mexico Pro, taking runner-up behind Tonio Burton.
John Jewett is another contender easily capable of earning the Texas Pro title. During his 2025 bodybuilding season, Jewett finished fourth place at the Tampa and Texas Pro. With more mass and improved conditioning, he aims to move up the ladder. However, it won’t be a two-man show. Fans expect strong performances from Patrick Moore, who beat Martin Fitzwater earlier this year (Arnold Classic UK), along with Lewis Breed.
Iain Valliere & Seth Feroce Give Top 10 Men’s Open Predictions for the 2026 Texas Pro
Find their predictions from the video below:
Iain Valliere
- Winner — Regan Grimes
- Second Place — John Jewett
- Third Place — Patrick Moore
- Fourth Place — Lewis Breed
- Fifth Place — Kennedy Anyanwu
- Sixth Place — Jonarthur Duncan
- Seventh Place — Martin Hernandez
- Eighth Place — Tim Budesheim
- Ninth Place — Gianluca Di Lorenzo
- Tenth Place — Walter Martin
Seth Feroce
- Winner — Regan Grimes
- Second Place — Patrick Moore
- Third Place — John Jewett
- Fourth Place — Kennedy Anyanwu
- Fifth Place — Lewis Breed
- Sixth Place — Jonarthur Duncan
- Seventh Place — Gianluca Di Lorenzo
- Eighth Place — Martin Hernandez
- Ninth Place — Tim Budesheim
- Tenth Place — Walter Martin
Valliere and Feroce see Regan Grimes walking away with the big win. The Canadian native has been open about his nutrition during prep. Grimes recently shared his 6,200-calorie full day of eating, which included almost 1,000 grams of carbs. The Open star intends to bring a fuller, more complete package to Texas.
With little time left to qualify for Mr. Olympia, pressure is building fast. The 2026 Texas Pro is set for August 14-15 in Irving, Texas.
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