Dear Derek, I congratulate you on the championship, I am Iranian, but we respect your championship, because your character and the work you do is at the level of a championship. Only some of us are sad and angry because of Hadi's loss. I have nothing to do with the judges' decision. Undoubtedly, Both of you brought amazing bodies to the stage. Your progress compared to last year showed that you deserve the championship.

@Godsslave777

8 ай бұрын

I wanted Hadi to win but Derek deserved it he looked 3% better than Hadi imo it was close but Derek definitely deserved it. It was no robbery

@primalconcretesledge3137

8 ай бұрын

Maybe tell your dethroned Iranian ex-champ to take a clinic in sportsmanship and decorum. The way he ran off the stage was such a petulant immature move.

@mobarez13

8 ай бұрын

​@@primalconcretesledge3137In life, learn not to judge others

As an Iranian fan and Hadi's fan I express my congratulations for your win and enjoy the moment. Sport is the only thing we have in this world that can unite us all. You worked hard and it's time for celebration

Wow ! Derek’s response to the “ going to a dark place question “ was awesome ! God will supply everything he needs ! Derek with God you are a GOLIATH DESTROYER ! ! sounds like someone is bitter and resentful ! Stay true to God Brother ! He’s all you need ! GO AND WIN in the name of JESUS ! Amen ❤

@dr.timboka2260

8 ай бұрын

“God” always has the best ⚙️ too!

@asoldierslife

8 ай бұрын

@@dr.timboka2260L comment

@asoldierslife

8 ай бұрын

@user-A177sad you go through every comment just to say the same troll trash

@dparis2172

8 ай бұрын

It was a very good answer to a pretty dumb question.

@CrAzY_JoK3r_PR

8 ай бұрын

I'm 💯 with you there brother. He got an AMAZING response. Amen to that! ❤🙏.

Huge CONGRATULATIONS CHAMP!!!! So happy for you. Well deserved!

Derek is 💯…His response to Phil… is exactly what I thought he would say before he even said it. Phil really exposed himself With that question… and so did Derek with his response… And New Mr.Olympia 2023 .. DEREK LUNSFORD‼️

@Avatarkyd

8 ай бұрын

I was pulling for Samson but 100% Derek is going to be a LEGEND with that different physique, attitude and mindset than past champs like Phil. Great answer Derek aka 2023 CHAMP. I'm now excited for the future of the OPEN since we don't have anymore belly-hanging athletes (Thanks to Derek, Samson, Hadi, Andrew Jacked.....THE FUTURE)

@weszillich5050

8 ай бұрын

Phil is so cringe man, how he talks is very annoying

Positive motivation over an ugly space is so bang on Derek and thank you for showing healthy competition.

@WillThomas-hs3oj

8 ай бұрын

Totally lame

@CKJJ88

8 ай бұрын

​@user-A177Keep up that hateful energy 🤡s

@CKJJ88

8 ай бұрын

​@@WillThomas-hs3oj"Totally" unnecessary

@WillThomas-hs3oj

8 ай бұрын

@@CKJJ88 super necessary

@CKJJ88

8 ай бұрын

@@WillThomas-hs3oj It's super necessary to be motivated in an ugly space and dark mindset? Really? It's totally lame to be motivated by positivity and good things in your life? Your a walking talking joke of a person. With a whack perspective on life. You are going nowhere fast lmao

Congratulations Derek for winning this year's Olympia ❤ You deserve to be the Champion

You 100% deserved the win champ! Don't listen to the haters. You worked so hard for this!!! congrats again!

Well said on your reply to Phil Heath's talk. Everyone is different. I'm not anywhere close to your level of spirituality and belief but appreciate being a good person. The respect you have for others including competitors and your approach is uniquely yours. You own that very well and you definitely have the killer attitude and work ethic to take that title.

@slowjamcdub

8 ай бұрын

Well said!!!!

@CR-ol5rr

8 ай бұрын

​@@slowjamcdubSg

@MUST-TRT

8 ай бұрын

Yessir!

@user-je3dy6xw4y

8 ай бұрын

Heath was being kind of a dick in that Q&A i thought? maybe he was trying to get them hyped up idk....

@marcoteves8072

8 ай бұрын

I didn't like Phil's final comment. Where is the class? Like I said in a previous video.i like the way Derek carries himself.he isn't always saying f this f that.did we ever hear Lee Haney speak like that? No we didn't, have some class!

Watching him praise the lord and pray 🙏🏽 huge stand up guy !

@aphysique

8 ай бұрын

Hallelujah 🙏🏻

12:00 you gave the perfect answer, much respect to you

I’m glad you answer to Phil was put on your channel for everyone to hear. To walk like Jesus is to share love , compassion, and patience even if approached in an aggressive manner. You preach it and do it. The Lord is with you 🙏🏼 And if you get the chance, put your hands on Nick Walker and pray for him during his unfortunate time and that all involved heal him.

@Abstract-Art-Yohannan

8 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Go get it Derek!! May Jesus Christ bless you, wifey and baby always! 🙏✝️💪

@granddaddyofthemall6320

8 ай бұрын

Jesus never existed.

@Joseph1988

8 ай бұрын

@@granddaddyofthemall6320 much love brother. May Jesus bless you always. Amen.🙏✝️

@granddaddyofthemall6320

8 ай бұрын

@@Joseph1988 How is that when Jesus never existed?

@Joseph1988

8 ай бұрын

@@granddaddyofthemall6320 ✝️

@EazyP_Z

8 ай бұрын

Amen Brother

Love that response to Phil’s question! Be blessed Derek! Be a light!

I WISH THEY WOULD HAVE LET YOU RESPOND TO PHIL! I will say, I think it's great that they stood up and defended athletes in general from assuming that you are "required" to act/be a certain type of person to hold the Mr. O title. Thank you for expressing how you would have responded. You're the real deal brother. Your content has directly impacted my relationship with Jesus Christ and I greatly appreciate you for that. SHOW THEM EVERYTHING YOU'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR. GLORY BE TO GOD NO MATTER THE OUTCOME! LOVE YOU BROTHER! KEEP BEING YOU!

Subscribed right after your comment at 12 min. Lets go !! thats the vibes and mentality we need.

So very deserved! We were streaming & screaming from Nashville 🎉❤

I wish you lots of good things for Mr. Olympia, God bless you

GOOD LUCK DEREK! GOD IS WITH YOU ALL THE WAY MY BROTHER. SENDING LOVE & BLESSINGS ALL THE WAY FROM SOUTH AFRICA.

So excited for you!!! Congratulations brother, kill it

Let's get it Derek! God bless

Can't wait to see the final product of all your hard work! I know it's going to be amazing. May God Bless you and guide you through these upcoming days.

God bless you brother!!!

God bless you big man! To God be the glory!

U jus won da Olympia , God bless u fo yo faith n openness n always willin to talk about him in a world whe people shy they faith away

MR,O You did it! So proud of you, Such class and integrity. Love wins Bro.

Congratulations man, such an awesome person. Very proud that you won ❤ well deserved 🎉

I like the calm and peace around Derek in 5his video when it's him and his wife prepping their food.

All the best Derek. Your videos leading up to the Mr.O have been very inspiring and have motivated me a lot. Thank you and God Bless.

🎉 Congratulations Mr O!!!!!!! Awesome. I prayed for you to win. Well deserved. You are the best ambassador for bodybuilding.

Derek, congrats on the Mr. Olympia win bro, watching the videos leading up to was awesome, even at 16 weeks out it was one of the most exciting and inspirational things to watch you work and sculpt video after video. You more than deserved the gold and there couldn’t be a more deserving person to place #1. Congrats!!!

Give me goose bumps watching this bro - can’t wait to see you perform this weekend! God bless you bro

I truly feel like Derek will be the next Mr. O! More importantly, I like how you didn't let that last question go unanswered. Derek man you are an inspiration to so many.

@tmcurly

8 ай бұрын

He gives me Phil Heath vibes. He was born to succeed. He is not the type of guy that will struggle for 10 Years straight to finally win Mr O at 44. RIP 🪦 MR O 2018!!

@WillThomas-hs3oj

8 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@nfrankiksa4596

8 ай бұрын

​@@WillThomas-hs3ojhe won 😊

@WillThomas-hs3oj

8 ай бұрын

@@nfrankiksa4596 lol, hadi clearly beat him

@sunflowerglaxy6735

8 ай бұрын

@@WillThomas-hs3oj :F

Congrats New Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford 2023 !!! Amazing man !!!🏆🥇

Very proud with you derek, love it mom and stay humble people

Stay focused, KEEP IT STRONG derek!!!! trevor, thanks for the quick upload and edits!

For decades, the Mister Olympia champions have always shown that in order to become champions they have had to trample on others no matter what. In a current world, full of violence, wars, without hope and with a dark future... when someone says that their inspiration comes from a positive place and with respect for faith, it seriously brings a LIGHT OF HOPE that there is. others path, positive paths, to achieve greatness. Thank you Derek for preaching with what there is currently the least... FAITH AND LOVE. Best of luck, from Mexico, to be our new Mr. Olympia 2023.

I just love how on fire you are for the Lord man!

Congratulations Derek. I am so happy for you. The victory is well deserved.

Well done Derek you are the champ champ! It’s been truly awesome following your journey, what a year so far 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼

Awesome content! Rooting for you big man.

Congrats on all your hardwork! Best wishes amazing journey!

Congratulations on the Win Derek. Big love to you & the family. Kindest regards, Richard U.K

Derek's next video is going to be huge, looking forward to see what the NEW Mr.OLYMPIA has to say... So happy for him and his growing family ❤❤❤❤

I'm so happy for you and your family. Congratulations on the win.

Congrats Derek! Your approach, mentality and hard work has proven that you are ready and god is looking out for you my friend💪🏼

hats off to the the production guy and yourself for getting so much content out ever day its reall y good to follow your journey through this mr O

He is the one! I love his statement about the answer from phil! Derek is smart and nice, he is a true champ! ❤

Very touching moment his mother. Showed he was raised right. Wish you the best of luck this weekend Derek!

Good luck Derek. Got the PPV installed and will be cheering for you the whole way. Go get ‘em now ! Belgium’s got your back bro !!

I can't wait man. Very grateful to be brought into this journey

Congrats to you Derek ! Well deserved win.

Let’s go champ, champ!!! So excited to watch this PPV!

Lets go Derek, you are the champion, you will write a new page on history, the champion from 212 and Open... Good vibrations from Brazil to you...

That reply was something else... Really thanks Derek, you're behaviour is something we all can learn from. The more i follow you, the more i think i can learn from you. God will bless you and you're family ❤

Congratulation, you looked phenomenal!! absolutely deserve the number one in the world!!! Looking forward to your new video after you get some rest, and all that cheat meals!!🥇🏆👍🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🤩🤩

Congratulations Bro!!! And the NEW!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!

Congratulations Derek!!! I hope all's well in the Hany camp! God bless you!

Great Derek! Congratulations! From Brazil.

Good Luck and much love 2 Derek

I’m not religious, but I respect how you hold your faith close to you 🙏

brothah i been saying it all year, YOU WILL BE THE NEXT MR OLYMPIA AND THEY WILL HAVE TO WORK DAMN HARD TO NUDGE YOU OUT THAT SPOT... I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOPU BRING TO THE STAGE. KEEP YOUR MOTIVATION, KEEP YOUR HUNGER AND I RESPECT YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING SO HUMBLE THRU IT ALL... ITS YOUR TIME... TOMORROW WILL TELL!!!!!!!!!

You got this man! Hands down. Probably the most positive, happy, and all around good guy Olympia has seen

What a great mindset Derek has. Really inspiring.

Congratulations Derek!!

I am rooting for you brother!

Come on Derek, you can do it! Heavenly Father please watch over Derek with grace and favour.

So inspiring to see Derek share his faith…God Bless and congratulations!

@Abstract-Art-Yohannan

8 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏

Beautiful reply to Phil's question. Cheering for you!

Your videos are great and I especially appreciate the behind the scenes perspective! Thank you for sharing with us! Definitely respect your answer on competition! 🙏. Thank you Olivia for keeping Trevor awake to get this video out! 🙌 Cheering you on champ! 💪💪🔥

Well done champ! All the work paid off

Congrats on the win king! You deserved this man!

Good luck bro.wish u all the best camp

Congratulations Dereck .we love you too ❤❤❤from Iran 🇮🇷

You did it! Congratulation Mr. Olypia 2023!! You looked so big and of course we all cheered for you and.... you did it... and well deserved!! You where impressive to watch holy moly :) ohh boy you realy did it... you got it.. you are Mr.Olympia

Derek congratulations on becoming the champ. You are going to be an awesome ambassador for bodybuilding. I see you being champ for years to come!!! Please to continue to be a great example for everyone to emulate.

Derek draws the motivation from light and love. No dark motivation is required for this guy! Go Derek!!!

@WillThomas-hs3oj

8 ай бұрын

Lame

Congrats bro u deserve the win all the way from South Africa💚

Congratulations bro 💪🏼🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

This man. What a solid response to about drawing motivation from a positive place. It absolutely does not require going to a 'dark place' and to be an asshole to achieve greatness. Awesome words.

Great answer to the last question presented to you! Love your unwillingness to not conform to this world! Testimony over treasures!

I am from Iran and I have to say congratulations you are the champ 🎉🎉🎉🎉. I have big Respect to you and as well your family. This year you was amazing on Mr. Olympia. You and Chris ad Hadi make Hani proud 🙏🙏🙏

Grats, the hard work paid off and I'm sure was worth it!

Lord willing you will be the champ!!⭕️🏆💪🏻

Listening to a Mel Chancey daily devotional while your relaxing! Love to start my day with that too. Bless you

@aphysique

8 ай бұрын

Mel's daily motivation is very uplifting

Praying for you brother God bless!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS CHAMP!!! And NEW!!!!!!

congrats champ . i hope you can celebrate this huge victory after yesterday's drama . i wish you all the best in life and the next olympia as well . i personally want to see even a better version of you next year . i believe you can still improve and dominate that stage again and again

Well diserved win champ absolutely great🙏🏼

Thanks to everyone involved, I appreciate the effort.derek , Trevor, etc great job !

Good luck champ... God bless you

Best champ ever, so strong mentally. Derek is the best thing in years ever happened to BB, positive shit man!

Congratulations Derek, Mr Olympia 2023. Well done..

Well done. Wish you the best of luck in the competition. I believe that you're winning this.

What a genuine nice guy, congrats Mr Olympia!

True champ! Good luck!👍

I was already won over by Derek but his reply to Phil. Bang on. Proud of your brother.

Congratulations on your Olympia, bro. I support you from 🇮🇷

Best wishes, you look fantastic. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished product! It's a shame you didn't get to give your message to Phil, he seems to need to hear it.

Amen Derek!! May God be with you tomorrow!!!