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 is barred from the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest after signing a deal with Impossible Foods, a rival of Nathan's. Paige Spiranac offers to fill in with a personal record of 6.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

Joey Chestnut Banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut has been banned from the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2024 after signing a deal with a rival brand. The competitive eating community is shocked and believes there will be an asterisk next to the winner's name this year.

Joey Chestnut Banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut banned from 2022 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest for endorsing plant-based franks, leaving room for potential underdogs. Chestnut has dominated the contest for almost two decades, holding numerous world records in competitive eating.

Joey Chestnut's Absence from the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut, the 16-time champion of the Nathan's hot dog eating contest, will not be competing in the event due to a conflict with contract stipulations over a sponsorship deal with a rival hot dog brand. Major League Eating (MLE) president Richard Shea confirmed that the contest will still take place without Chestnut's participation.

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.