Andrew Jacked won both the Arnold Classic and Arnold UK events last month.
Andrew Jacked has done plenty of winning this year and it is only April. With the prize money in bodybuilding increasing, Jacked was able to bank $1 million for his victories at the 2026 Arnold Classic and Arnold UK last month.
Jacked spoke with BTS TV and was asked about his prize money. He broke down how he plans to use this money and because he has more in the bank, there are specific plans.
“To be honest, it’s not my first rodeo. This is not my first made million in the bank or something. So, it’s a blessing. It’s a blessing that goes back to charity, donations, and putting smiles on people’s faces. And the rest of them goes into the future for kids and families. Some goes back into the investment cycles. My work already sustains me bodybuilding and whatever comes back goes back into the business.”
The 2026 spring has been Jacked’s best stretch of his career thus far. He took down a loaded lineup in Columbus, including Nick Walker, to win his first Arnold title. This earned him $750,000 after Arnold Schwarzenegger raised the prize money this year. He then took on the Arnold UK in Birmingham and came out victorious once again, adding $250,000 to his total for the competition season.
After his victory in the UK, Arnold Sports official Instagram page received a reply from Jacked about the future. It might be early but he claimed “we will run it back in 2027.”
Andrew Jacked Eyes 2026 Olympia Title
It has been a steady rise for Andrew Jacked during his time in the IFBB. He earned his Pro Card at the 2022 Arnold Amateur and has been on a steady climb ever since.
Jacked finished eighth at his first Olympia competition that year. He would go onto win the Texas Pro three years in a row and improved on the biggest stage each year. Jacked turned in his best performance at the Mr. Olympia in October, finishing third. The goal now is to win the Sandow after his performances at the Arnold events.
“My job for now is to keep pushing. Of course, the Sandow is missing so I’m definitely going for that. The thing I’m most happy about is the consistent improvements in every show.”
Born in Nigeria, Andrew Jacked grew up with an athletic background. He spent his early years training as a kickboxer while also being a military officer before transitioning into bodybuilding. He began competing in 2021 when he took part in his first big show at the EBBF Ajman Bodybuilding and Physique Contest in the UAE. He won that event and has not stopped since.
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