I remember when Disgusted managed to bring Kamali in good shape for NY Pro. Kamali was blown out with huge stomach distention and way too much muscle. So I think Disgusted is qualified to comment on this..
Personally, I think Jay is smart and realizes that in order to create some balance and enhance the "illusion", he had to come in lighter, ultra ripped, TANNED ..AND with good color. Many getbiggers forget that on stage it's not how you are but how you LOOK you are.
Lights, posing, angles, flexing, no water or fat under skin, keeping a small waist or as small as YOU can...all these contribute to the "illusion".