Excited for you man, you’ve done it all at the highest level and are getting out on your terms. This is how it’s done!

Sorry to hear that we won't see you on the stage anymore mate. Glad to hear youre making a move when it felt right though, we only get this one life. On the stage you've left a hell of a legacy, and off the stage i know you will continue to do so. All the best.

It is heartbreaking as a bodybuilding fan but as a fan of Iain Valliere I wish you all the best. Thank you for everything you've done.

As a young bb coming up I can say you have inspired a ton of young guys, having the balls to get out early and while still healthy only adds to that. Really great legacy, and in me you have a fan for life no matter what’s next.

I remember hearing you say way back when on a podcast that your goal in bodybuilding was to win the Toronto Pro. So, "ironically" after winning that show this year, THAT is your final show and achieving all of your competitive goals. Congratulations!!!! Be proud of all you've achieved

You won so much pro shows, placed 7th at the O, "raised" Chris, etc. etc, you have AMAZING & GREAT career, respect bro! Best Canadian bber ever!

I think Fouad should order you a XL pizza in honor of this next chapter😂🙌 Awesome watching you compete Iain! Wishing you the best in this new journey!

Good for you brother. Knowing when enough is enough takes discipline!! Excited for what’s next!

Sorry to see you go Iain! You have been an excellent ambassador for the sport

And you came into the beginning of your career with Matt...and finished with Matt. Crazy how everything consciously or subconsciously comes full circle 🙏

This just shows how wise you are bro. Takes a ton of maturity to retire at your age like this. When you are honest with yourself and realize it’s no longer enjoyable, it’s time to move on. Wish you the best moving forward and still hope to meet you someday 👊🏼

One of my favourite bbers, be missed . Don't be leaving the podcast though you Paul Mike and fouad have a brilliant dynamic

This is awesome, best Canadian BB in history, leaving behind a legacy, such an amazing career Iain

As a big Iain fan it is sad to hear but at the same time a very beautiful way to end an impressive career at only 33! Nothing but respect! 👏

Legend. Thanks for all the tips, the Q&A, and all the videos so far. Glad to hear you’re not going anywhere. Please keep putting out quality content when it works for you; you’ve got so much more information to impart on us! Stepping on stage is incidental to everything else you do from my point as a viewer/follower/subscriber. Mature beyond your years and a great role model for my kids and I thank you for that. 🙏

You’re so real for this Ian. The pros of retiring so clearly outweigh continuing. You seem happy with your accomplishments and now you want to continue being happy. Absolutely makes sense and thank God you had the strength to move on where life is leading you. Can’t wait to see you run around and enjoy life even more!!

Congrats on a sick ass career. Much respect to you, have always admired your hard work. You’re the man Iain

Man you’ve been a source of inspiration for me when I was at my lowest and I will always appreciate you for that. Looking forward to the next chapter. Best of luck !

I was sad at the start of this because I didn’t know the implications of what it meant in regards to KZfaq. But I’m glad you’ll still be sharing and you won’t disappear. Will still be supporting in all phases of life. Thanks for everything you’ve done and all the knowledge you’ve shared. It’s a huge help to everyone. Love you man.

CONGRATS ON GREAT CAREER! Well done for exiting while your still at the top of your game! Good luck with the dreams you have for your next chapter!

WOW! That is a really big announcement!!!! I appreciate your thoughtfulness! And we all look forward to seeing you and Melissa's future!!!!

I smiled when i saw this, i think you are gonna love retired life. But will miss rooting for you on the stage. Congrats on your career Iain 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #teamvalliere

Awe man, it is understandable HOWEVER, I was definitely looking forward to seeing you this year at the O. Going forward, I will still obviously follow you and watch your videos (hopefully they still come). Best of luck in the future man !!

I've watched you and followed you for a very long time, You're a major inspiration to me and alot of the reason I started on my own path in bodybuilding. I'm very excited to see your new ventures and even more excited that you're ready to turn the page and I'll support whatever you do next. Congratulations on your next chapter man very happy for you!

You were always a role model for everyone who followed you even when you didn't intend to be. Yet you're still a role model for us with your approach and your decision making. I think I can talk for all of us fans when I say we are proud of you and what you've accomplished and we thank you for the smiles and the motivation you gave us throughout your career and I'm excited to see the next chapter and how you will conquer everything you'll do next. We love you bro 🙏🏼❤️

I came to know you on the podcast when you won the NY pro. Since then i like your assessments and your personality, plus you are helpful and witty with your comments on many things. Wish you all the best man, and Good luck. From a Fan

You’re so well rounded i’m excited to see your presence more on the internet, your guidance. You’re a wealth of knowledge and even just your character alone inspires me to be a better person in bb and in life.

Damn dude. I have to say, you were a huge part of what's reinvigorated my love for the sport and the main reason I decided to compete this year. I'm doing my first men's bikini show on Saturday and hearing that you're retiring is bitter sweet. Travelled to the Olympia this past year to support you and had the chance to meet you and Melissa at the meet and greet, and then I attended your seminar in Saskatoon in February which is when I made it up in my mind to get on stage. You will always have a fan in me, and I appreciate everything you've given back to me. Congratulations on an unbelievable career and best of luck in the future. I hope I get a chance to shake your hand and thank you in person for everything you've done for me in the past year.

I’ve been following you for a long time man, and I wish you nothing but the best. I’ll still be here to see what you do in the future! 💯 An amazing career

As a 60yrs who entering his senior years I understand I've been there and done what you about to go through I wish you nothing but success in life. Do what your heart content because when you get my age time flies very fast and have no regrets.

I'm proud of you buddy, as a bodybuilder that retired super early for those exact reasons. Mad respect to go out like you did. I'm sad to not see you compete, but excited to see the next chapter in your life. Especially happy for you and Melissa to start a family. If you ever want to go pheasant hunting in ND this winter let me know. It's a good time.

Sad we won’t get to see you on stage and follow your BB career anymore, but so happy and excited for what’s next for you man. Congrats on a helluva career, it was a joy to follow along the last few years. Good luck in the next chapter!

Left it all on the stage Iain. Congratulations on an incredible career, the future that’s ahead, and success in whatever you do next.

Best of luck for this new chapter Iain. Thank you for all you have done. If anything is for sure, we know that any future baby Iains will have great genetics and even better parents.

I have loved following you over the years and enjoyed watching your career. Excited to see you move to the next chapter. You inspired many on the journey and will continue to. Best of luck!

So happy for your new stage of life.... you were always a favorite BB for me to follow and watch. Looking forward to what you have coming up next.

Had a career that so many can only dream of, and most importantly always kept it real on and off the stage. Stepping away at the time that seems right to you is just a continuation of that - congrats on a great career mate, we’ll miss you!

Sad to hear but I’m so very excited for you and your family’s future!

Proud of you. Glad that I have gotten to follow along your journey thus far. Excited to see what the next chapter bring 🙏🏼

You're so real in this video bro. Love the insight into it all, so transparent. Keen for the next chapter!

Was not expecting to watch this today, but I can only imagine how hard this must have been for you. Nothing but the best for you and your families future endeavors.

All the best, Iain in what ever you do . Your a 3 x olympia winning coach . The manions should be knocking on your door for olympia hosting .

Wow! This is a shock as I am a HUGE fan and have been for year's but man, getting out young, with your health intact and racking up multiple wins is amazing and the best way to do it. Congrats man, can't wait to see the direction you go

Gonna miss seeing the package you bring to the stage but super excited for the next phase of your life. Whatever you do, you’ll be successful in because you have the heart of a champion. Big love for you!!

As a big fan I will miss you on stage but of course nothing but respect. Time for the next chapter Iain, longevity is important too! All the best champ.

We will miss you competing Iain you have been a Steady reminder of strength and perseverance and i can't wait to see what this next chapter holds for you.

This was very heart warming Ian… God bless you on the new ventures in life.🙏🏾

Congrats Iain - the feeling of weight off your shoulders once you've made a decision is the most liberating feeling. You could tell that this was a really emotional thing for you to share here - props for doing everything on your own terms. All the best for the future bro

Congrats on an amazing career Iain! Your impact on the community has been huge. I would argue you even helped Classic Physique get to where it is today with your work with Chris!

Congratulations for making this decision, Iain. Your contribution to bodybuilding is and will continue to be huge 🙏🏻

It’s been great watching your journey over the last few years, and I’m excited to see the next chapter. Thank you

Nothing but support brother! Not everything in life that you choose to do will make sense to everyone, And it’s definitely not your job to convince them otherwise. Keep your head up you know what’s best for you. Bless up

Once a bodybuilder always a bodybuilder, in the stage or out the stage , you’re a set sample of discipline, enjoy the next chapter ❤

I am crying right now. Thanks Iain for everything you gave us 🙏🙏❤❤

While I’ll miss seeing you on stage as a fan I love that you are able to step away on top and still in good health. I’m excited to see what the next chapter holds for you and Melissa.

Congratulations on the amazing career, you’ve been a huge inspiration for me and many others and I look forward to seeing you start the next chapter

End of an era but not without leaving an everlasting imprint on so many of us coming up in the sport. Thank you and enjoy the retired life 👊🏻

Imagine what and how you'll be able to eat next time you and the Bro Chat crew meet up. You can be one of the bros without any bodybuilding shackles. Happy for you!

All the best. Been great watching you compete over the years and everything that comes with it, I look forward to following the next stage of your career

Well said! All the best! Looking forward to hearing more from you now.

Woaaaahhhh big news ..well earned retirement. Great career. Best Canadian bodybuilder.

Reminds me of when DLB retired from bodybuilding and she thought her fans would leave. Wasn’t the case at all. True fans will still follow you and support you 🎉 congrats to you and the family. Can’t wait to see the future and the bodybuilder dad journey to come.

Leaving on YOUR terms is a blessing that so many don’t get to experience. Amazing career n legacy. Congrats on your next chapter!

Good on you, man. 110% doing the right thing for you, your family and your future family. Respect.

Honestly super happy to hear this, you killed it man but I’m excited to see your next chapter Should be proud of your decision Iain!

You’re the goat Iain. Watching your videos and the podcasts you’ve been on has made me a better bodybuilder. You probably don’t even know the extent of change and support you’ve made in the sport. Thank you for everything Iain!

Bro I’ve been rooting for you for almost 6 years now and I’ve been following alot of your lifestyle habits. I love how open you are and how hard you train and the influence you have on our lives is tremendous. I’m so happy for you for getting out the current stage in a healthy way and so excited to see what’s next and definitely waiting for you to beat Fouad in a 400m running race 😂 good luck champ🫡❤️

Man all the best in new chapter and more successful staff and enjoy your life like you said enjoy the moments

You’re very smart Iain. You made it to the very top of the sport! Leaving on your terms and not risking your health is something most professional athletes can’t do. Thank you sharing with all of us, we appreciate you! 😎👊🏼

Hope you still gonna be on Fouads podcast, health is wealth champ

Absolutely proud of you. I’ve always had lots of respect for you and your willingness to be open and transparent. Your setting a great example for others . Can’t wait to see the journey. Your work ethic and the man you are will carry you to the top of anything 👊🏼

Its about your quality of life that is sooooo important. Good for you dude. Do what's best for you and yours.

I love how Melissa steps in sometimes in an incredible sensitive way showing respect, admiration and support towards your decision. She’s the best person you can spend your new chapter with!

Got here faster than the gay comments

Congratulations on your decision. Looking forward to seeing your next steps. You’re one of the best man! 💪

Best of luck with your new path. Gutted you're retiring but happy for you and Melissa ❤️

Nooooo😢

Congratulations on an incredible career & starting this new chapter of your life, we've all learned a lot from you. Excited for you both, staying tuned.

Big support for you Brother!! One of my favorite people and I’ve never met ya, and I’m happy for you and Melissa and all great blessings to come🙌 much love🤙

Congratulations!! Best of luck. Looking forward to seeing what you do next.

Your video could also apply to other people going through other things in their life. We are so use to doing the same thing day after day that change can be scary. And once you take the step towards change, it can be exciting. Thank you for this video.

Love that you get to embark on a new journey and be safe !!!

Wow man just saw this! BIG BIG congratulations for the career but mostly for being so humble and ALWAYS present on social media and podcasts DEEP into hard contest preps!!! you are such an ambassador!

Proud of you Ian!! A massive leap of faith which is going to be an exciting new chapter for you. Please continue to be present in the sport, your knowledge and personality are valuable 👊🏽

Man respect. You have brought me deeper into the bodybuilding world. You are and always will be a solid part of this industry. Can't wait to see what side of this you end up doing in your next chapter.

Good to go out on top & on your terms. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 good call. All the best for the future

Thank you for your contributions in the industry, you had an excellent career and you will be remembered for your excellence on stage. We will miss seeing you on stage but we are happy you get out with your health.

Bittersweet! I'll miss seeing you on stage, but I'm also so very happy and excited for you and Melissa and your future. 30 years old and already have such a huge legacy! I wish you both the world.💖💕💕

Would love to see you do the O one last time. But you're the most relatable BB to me. The way you think, critically and factually, fact over feeling kinda way, and ppl give you 💩 for it, is exactly what i go through. You've been my favorite BB as a person since I got into BB. Thank you E-In!!!!

Congratulations! I’m slowly going through the same. I like the idea of hunting with your Dad. My Dad passed away a few years ago and I wish we could still hunt together! All the best.

been a huge fan since following you in 2020 and very excited to see where the future takes you, best of luck mate

Amazing career ... you're one of the greats!! Can't wait to see your next chapter!!

Followed you for years, and this is the video that got me to finally subscribe. Seeing how you train, move, sleep, and the slice of life content moving forward will be endlessly more entertaining/relatable than the slow monotony of bodybuilding.

Good for you! Bodybuilding is an extreme sport. You made your mark. You're obviously a smart guy to get out while the gettin's still good. I wish you all the happiness and success in your future endeavors.

I always appreciate when somebody is open and honest reveals sides of bodybuilding that we normally do not see....best of luck for the future!

Glad you recognized that you needed a change and your going for it.🎉 look forward to the next phase

Good on ya big man. All the best for the next chapter, look forward to seeing it unfold Be a shame not to see you up there again. Thanks for the memories 💪🏽💪🏽

You are great! Love&Respect from Austria ans All the best for your new chapter ❤

Love u yhaaahn..will be here to support any avenues you persue

You’re one of my favorite bodybuilders, and I’m sad to see you go. However, I’m excited for you moving on to the next exciting stage of life, and I’m happy for the new life you’re about to begin. Thank you for all you’ve given us!