Superhuman Show North West 2025
By John Plummer
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Super-human showdown paves the way for BPA finals
The first-ever BPA Super Human Show more than lived up to its name when it was held at Northwich on Sunday (August 31).
Seventy entrants, all made from a different mould to the average man and woman on the street, took to the stage.
The event, promoted by Phil and Sarah Caine, also included a magician and a guest spot by emcee Dr Andrew Chappell.
But the biggest stars were overall champions Cameron Cleaver and Blanka Harvey, two rising young physique athletes with bright futures, who took home £500 each at the end of a memorable day of muscle.
Here’s a look back at the highlights.
MEN’S CLASSES
Cameron Cleaver added to his growing reputation by winning the classic physique category and then taking the overall.
Classic physique featured the biggest line-up of the day, with seven guys jostling on stage and it was no shoe-in for Cameron: runner-up James Tildsley had a lot of muscle and was harder, but Cameron really looked the part for the class and was a deserving winner. His physique has a lot going on— superb proportions and lines, accentuated by great posing and an excellent vacuum pose. A real talent.
Cameron’s biggest threat for the overall was Jim Georgiou, a monster of a man who won the masters over-40s age category as well as the over-90kg weight class.
The over-40s was strong, with all four guys showing shredded glutes. Second to fourth places were close but Jim’s size stood out. He wasn’t the leanest and his waist isn’t that narrow but boy, he packs an impressive amount of muscle and has a killer X-frame. Some of his poses are sensational and he epitomised the day’s super-human theme more than anyone.
The over-90s featured another competitive line-up, with William Lloyd also presenting a ton of muscle to push Jim hard. Third placed Peter Muscolino displayed outstanding legs and glutes on a quality frame, but his upper body looked a little flat and dry in comparison with his legs.
Luke Porter was the clear winner in novice bodybuilding. His density immediately set him apart and he emerged as the clear winner ahead of the well balanced and lean Jay Berry. It was a shame Luke didn’t stick around for the weight classes, as he looked equipped to do damage.
There was little to separate all four guys in the under- 90kg class, but Alex Porter’s extra muscularity helped him take the title. Bodybuilding under 80kg winner Jamie Wheatley displayed a fresh and healthy look.
Timothy Bird was one of the day’s breakout stars — at the age of 64! Competing in his first show, he whipped the youngsters in the over-50s before also taking the over-60s winner’s trophy. Conditioning was king for Tim.
MEN’S PHYSIQUE
In men’s physique, Dexter Alexander was the standout pick in the open class, thanks to his shape and extra chest thickness.
Steven Havvas was dwarfed height-wise in masters men’s physique over-35s but his shape and good chest development helped him take the title. Steven also won the fit model category, beating two other guys, to round off a memorable day.
Ali Sidat sent his army of fans home happy in the over- 40s by taking the title in a five-man showdown. Runner- up Mark Winder is an accomplished competitor, with good calves as well as a pleasing shape.
Over-50s winner Neil Barsby displayed excellent condition.
Novice men’s physique was close between winner Jason Chaplin and runner-up Ali Al Waleedi but Jason’s greater upper body thickness and taper prevailed.
WOMEN’S CLASSES
Blanka Harvey, the last competitor on stage all day, stole the show. Entering open bikini — the final class of the day — she took the title and then beat the other class winners for the overall champion’s sword and £500.
Blanka has built a terrific bikini body, which combined with her effervescent stage personality brings dynamite to the stage.
Figure champ Andrea Beers also made an impression, winning both the open figure class and the over-35 category. Her proportions and stage presence were outstanding, and her conditioning looked spot on for figure.
It was a shame women’s physique winner Samaneh Almashyani didn’t stick around for the overall. Samaneh wowed the audience early in the show with a spectacular display of muscle and shape. She spent a lot of time hitting back poses and it was easy to see why — she must have one of the best developed female backs in the country.
Novice bikini winner Tilly Anne Appley-Smith was lean and athletic, while the masters over-35 division featured a close encounter between the well-trained forms of Charlene Tracey and Alice Greenhill. There was little to separate the two, but Charlene was a touch darker and better conditioned, while remaining within the bounds of bikini.
Sharma Barker overcame Francesca Newby, who was in great condition but was possibly too muscular and hard for bikini, in the over-40s. Over-50s champion Louise Taylor showed outstanding proportions and anaged to look good from every angle — not easy at any age, and certainly not after 50.
BPA Superhuman Show Results
RESULTS
OVERALL MEN’S CHAMPION: Cameron Cleaver
OVERALL WOMEN’S CHAMPION: Blanka Harvey
Novice Bodybuilding
1 Luke Porter
2 Jay Berry
3 Christopher Shaw
Novice Men’s Physique
1 Jason Chaplin
2 Ali Al Waleedi
3 James Nimmo
Masters Bodybuilding over-40s
1 Jim Georgiou
2 Fran Beier
3 Alex Porter
4 Jay Howlett
Masters Bodybuilding over-50s
1 Timothy Bird
2 David Barr
3 Matthew Adams
Masters Bodybuilding over-60s
1 Timothy Bird
Novice Bikini
1 Tilly Anne Appley-Smith
Women’s Physique
1 Samaneh Almashyani
Bodybuilding under 80kg
1 Jamie Wheatley
Bodybuilding under 90kg
1 Alex Porter
2 Jay Berry
3 David Barr
4 Jay Howlett
Bodybuilding over 90kg
1 Jim Georgiou
2 William Lloyd
3 Peter Muscolino
4 Mike Chaplin
Masters Men’s Physique over-35s
1 Steven Havvas
2 Grant Coles
3 Kris Eyre
Masters Men’s Physique over-40s
1 Ali Sidat
2 Mark Winder
3 James Nimmo
4 Nathan Honess
5 Gareth Paine
Masters Men’s Physique over-50s
1 Neil Barsby
Junior Bikini
1 Tilly Anne Appley-Smith
Masters Bikini over-35s
1 Charlene Tracey
2 Alice Greenhill
Masters Bikini over-40s
1 Sharma Barker
2 Francesca Newby
Masters Bikini over-50s
1 Louise Taylor
2 Lisa Holness
Masters Figure over-35s
1 Andrea Beers
2 Tracy Hogg
3 Nicky Adlam
4 Krystina Jamieson
5 Sue Thomas
Fit Model Male
1 Steven Havvas
2 Nathan Honess
3 Kris Eyre
Classic Physique
1 Cameron Cleaver
2 James Tildsley
3 Jack Mather
4 Jamie Wheatley
5 Jack Dutton
6 Stephen Roach
7 Philip Birch
Men’s Physique Open
1 Dexter Alexander
2 Ali Al Waleedi
3 Mark Winder
4 Grant Coles
5 James Tildsley
Figure Open
1 Andrea Beers
2 Nicky Adlam
3 Helen Osguthorpe
4 Krystina Jamieson
Bikini Open
1 Blanka Harvey
2 Charlene Tracey
3 Alice Greenhill