The World's Strongest Woman competition took a dramatic turn in 2025 when Jammie Booker, 28, was dethroned after a whirlwind of shocking allegations. The event, held in Arlington, Texas, crowned Booker as the champion over the weekend. However, the celebration was short-lived when explicit images and videos began circulating, allegedly revealing Booker as a transgender ex-porn star. This revelation prompted the Official Strongman Games to disqualify Booker and release a statement that left the strongwoman community reeling.
In a stunning move, the organizers stated, "It appears that an athlete who is biologically male and who now identifies as female competed in the Women's Open category." The statement further clarified that they had attempted to contact Booker but received no response. "We are clear – competitors can only compete in the category for the biological sex recorded at birth," the statement continued, leading to a shake-up in the rankings.
This decision elevated Andrea Thompson, the runner-up from Great Britain, to the prestigious position of World's Strongest Woman. Thompson, 43, expressed her disbelief and disappointment over the situation, stating, "It's been mental. Exhausting... my phone hasn't stopped going buzzing for nearly two days now. The whole controversy behind it has taken away what should be a really like glorifying moment for me."
The controversy began unfolding in the early hours of Monday when explicit materials emerged, purportedly showing Booker in adult content. Thompson remarked that these images and videos, sourced from an adult entertainment website, raised questions about Booker's gender identity. The Official Strongman Games, upon reviewing this material, decided to act swiftly by stripping Booker of the title.
A Daily Mail investigation revealed that a porn performer named Jammie Jay, whose image strongly resembles Booker, was involved in adult films and had been nominated for awards in the 'Trans Erotica Awards Show' in 2020 and 2022. As the scandal deepened, the media sought confirmation from various parties involved but received no immediate response.
Though Thompson now holds the title, she admits the scandal has overshadowed her victory. "I am now World's Strongest Woman but it's still taken away the moment that I should be basking in and enjoying," she lamented. Despite the drama, Thompson insists the issue has "nothing to do with [Booker's] gender," emphasizing the importance of fair competition.
Thompson, a seasoned veteran in strongwoman competitions, encourages inclusivity in the sport and expresses her dismay over the unexpected turn of events. As the strongwoman community grapples with these revelations, Thompson remains focused on celebrating strength and resilience in women of all shapes and sizes.
The strongwoman community is left with a mix of emotions as it navigates the fallout from this scandal. Thompson, who looks forward to moving past the controversy, remarked, "We don't judge each other on our appearances – because we get judged so much in every other day-to-day thing that we do, it's a sport that we can come together and just be strong, just celebrate being strong women." As the sport continues to evolve, it stands as a testament to the strength and determination of women everywhere.