Text and photos by Alex Mckenna

CORONATION STREET STAR SCOTT WRIGHT is currently learning to become a competitive bodybuilder, and his tutor is none other than the Professor of Pump himself, Kerry Kayes. Manchester based actor Scott is best known for doing a striptease act in the Rovers Return, but his next appearance will be slightly less revealing, as a Special Celebrity guest star at the UKBFF show in Warrington. This is all part of a telly programme, due to be aired in the autumn. In his own words: “I'm currently working on a documentary about bodybuilding, which involves me completing three months intensive training under the supervision of Kerry Kayes. Kerry has his own global sports nutrition company called CNP professional and is well known for getting boxer Ricky Hatton in shape for all of his fights. My documentary will look at how disciplined mentally and physically you have to be to compete, and by doing the diet and training I will be able to see just what a bodybuilder goes through. The results of my pain will be on display at Kerry's show in May 2008, where he has asked me to guest pose! No pressure then!” Sounds interesting, Scott… Anyway, I’ve just taken some shots of the training session early this morning at Betta Bodies gym.

SEE PHIL HEATH WIN THE 2008 IRON MAN! The new double DVD is
now available from GMV Videos: “Held in the spacious Los Angeles Convention Centre for the first time, the 2008 Iron Man Pro is always the first pro show of the new season. 2008 proved to be not only the biggest Iron Man event in years regarding competitor numbers, it was also the best year ever for the IRON MAN Pro and FitExpo. The new venue of the LA Convention Centre was huge, the crowds were huge and the competitors on stage were mostly HUGE and RIPPED! PHIL “The Gift” HEATH brought his “A-Game” to the Iron Man Pro by presenting his wonderful shape and new improved size and symmetry, while still displaying his famous conditioning.
This was Phil’s first Iron Man victory at his first attempt at this title. His overall package proved to be a little too much for Gustavo and the rest of the high-quality field. I feel that Phil Heath will do some major damage at the Olympia this year.
An outstanding GUSTAVO BADELL pushed Phil all the way to achieve his second placing while MOE ELMOUSSAWI achieved his highest ever placing in a pro show with his brilliant third place and a first-ever Olympia appointment for September in Las Vegas. This was the best condition that Moe has ever achieved in his career and it was well rewarded. Rounding out the top 5, who all qualify for the 2008 Olympia, were SILVIO SAMUEL in 4th place and JOHNNIE JACKSON in 5th spot.
The man with the amazing legs, DESMOND MILLER, just missed out on Olympia qualification with his 6th placing in this incredibly tough field. The contest saw an amazing line up of 32 athletes. Not to be missed was the fun guest posing by Melvin Anthony when he presented the best Presentation Award to his rival, King Kamali. Plus PHIL HEATH's victory speech where Phil is not short for words!