Joey Chestnut's Hot Dog Eating Controversy

Joey Chestnut will be eating hot dogs at Fort Bliss, Texas on the Fourth of July instead of Coney Island due to a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods. He hopes to return to the Nathan's Famous contest next year. Chestnut broke his long-standing partnership with Nathan's Famous and expressed feeling bullied.

Controversy over Joey Chestnut's Ban from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for endorsing a rival brand of plant-based hot dogs. New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to see Chestnut compete and is trying to intervene. Chestnut will still compete in a live-streamed hot dog eating contest on Labor Day.

Joey Chestnut barred from Nathan's hot dog eating contest

Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan's hot dog eating contest champion, is reportedly barred from competing in this year's event after signing a deal with Impossible Foods, a rival of Nathan's. Major League Eating expressed disappointment over Chestnut's decision to represent a different brand.