Joey Chestnut, the 16-time winner of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, is facing a roadblock in his quest to compete in the 2024 event. Due to a brand partnership with Impossible Foods, a rival of Nathan’s, Major League Eating has ruled that Chestnut cannot participate in the contest.
Despite this setback, Chestnut remains optimistic and hopeful that an agreement can be reached so he can showcase his competitive eating skills on the Fourth of July in Coney Island. During a recent WNBA game, Chestnut expressed his disappointment at how the contract negotiations became public but stated that he has no regrets.
In the meantime, Chestnut is gearing up to face off against Takeru Kobayashi, his longtime rival, in a Netflix-streamed event on September 2. He expressed his excitement about the upcoming contest and his eagerness to compete against Kobayashi once again.
While Chestnut is best known for his hot dog eating prowess, his website reveals that he competes in various eating challenges throughout the year, traveling extensively to showcase his talents. In addition to his hot dog records, he holds impressive titles such as consuming 32 Big Macs in 38 minutes, 44 Raising Cane’s chicken fingers in five minutes, and 61½ four-ounce pork roll sandwiches in 10 minutes.
Despite facing challenges and controversies, including an incident with a protester at the 2022 contest, Chestnut’s dominance in competitive eating is undisputed. His world record of consuming 76 hot dogs and buns in the 2021 contest solidifies his status as one of the greatest of all time in the sport.
With a string of victories under his belt, Chestnut has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the competitive eating world. While the road to the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest may be uncertain, Chestnut’s determination and hunger for success remain unwavering. Fans can expect an exciting showdown between Chestnut and Kobayashi in the upcoming Netflix event, showcasing the fierce rivalry between two eating champions.
