Highlights from the 2026 Arnold Classic Wellness prejudging.
The 2026 Arnold Classic kicked off on Friday afternoon and the Wellness division took the stage for the first time. With reigning champion Eduarda Bezerra out of the mix, this means the division was prepared to crown a new champion. The judges got the first look at competitors ahead of the finals at night.
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The field was loaded with some of the top talent in the world. This includes former Arnold champion Kassandra Gillis and Elisa Alcantara, who finished third at the Arnold and Olympia last year. Alcantara headlined the first callout, along with Rayane Fogal, who finished right behind her at the Olympia last year. This duo was sent back to the side after the first callout while the other four remained.
Judges drew a clear line during prejudging by bringing out Alcantara and Fogal for a fourth and final callout. This seems to be the top two heading into the finals on Friday night. Below, check out a full breakdown of the prejudging from the morning session.
2026 Arnold Classic Wellness Report
First Callout
Elisa Alcantara
Alexis Drury
Rayane Fogal
Gisele Machado
Valquiria Telles Lopes
Danai Theodoropoulou
Second Callout
Camile Luz
Raeli Pereira Dias
Alexis Drury
Gisele Machado
Valquiria Telles Lopes
Danai Theodoropoulou
Third Callout
Marissa Andreou
Laysha Yireth Benitez Millan
Kassandra Gillis
Isamara Santos
Fourth Callout (Top 2)
Elisa Alcantara
Rayane Fogal
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