Martin Fitzwater's antics at the 2026 Arnold Classic became the talking point for several bodybuilding fans, but the winner of the Men's Open, Andrew Jacked, recently offered him an escape route from the noise.

Fitzwater came under criticism for his partial behavior at the Arnold Classic 2026. After finishing in 4th place, he congratulated all the other participants on stage, except Nick Walker. Later, when Walker finished in the 2nd position, Fitzwater was seen enjoying the moment. These activities got him trolled online, and he even lost some of his brand sponsorships.

However, on March 11, BTSTV posted an Instagram update which disclosed the IFBB Pro, Brett Wilkin's account of Jacked's offer for Fitzwater and his wife. It revealed, "Andrew has offered to help Martin Fitzwater by offering an all-inclusive trip for him and his partner as a way to get away from the noise & relax."

The post also displayed snaps of the chat between Wilkin and Jacked, where the latter put forward the offer to help Fitwater and his wife with a trip to "Costa Rica," away from the "negativity" surrounding him currently.

Unlike the ones criticizing Fitwater, Jacked understood his case better and supported him, saying, "We are all human [and] we are not perfect, myself included."

As of now, Walker has also moved beyond Fitzwater's act and wants him to bounce back from the situation.

And with bodybuilding personas now supporting Fitwater, his girlfriend, Alexis Drury, also echoed similar sentiments.

Martin Fitzwater’s Girlfriend Opens Up on the Situation

After the situation around Fitzwater intensified, his girlfriend, Drury, came forward and supported him. She said, “This industry seems to expect a false level of entitlement. While I do encourage the growth and betterment for himself, us, and the community, I stand by Martin”.

She also admitted that she does not support Fitzwater's behavior, but she stands firm with him and also does not encourage the “cancel culture of today's society”.

However, according to Parade, Drury, who also earned bronze at the 2026 Arnold Classic Wellness International, later deleted the social media post where she expressed her support.

Despite the controversy surrounding Fitwater, Jacked's hearty act and the backing from bodybuilders suggest that they want him to get over his act and return to the stage strongly.

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Written by

Supradeep Dutta

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Souvik Roy