Joey Chestnut Reflects on Return to Hot Dog Eating Contest After Contract Dispute, Temporary Ban

Joey Chestnut reflects on return to hot dog eating contest after contract dispute, temporary ban

The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest two years ago was unusual in that it was missing the greatest competitive eater of all time.Joey Chestnut, a 16-time winner of the event, was not eligible to participate in 2024 after he signed a deal with Nathan's rival Impossible Foods. Chestnut was still on the outs months before the 2025 competition when he announced that he and the organizers had found common ground on sponsorships. That brought Chestnut,…

Joey Chestnut reflects on return to hot dog eating contest after contract dispute, temporary ban - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest two years ago was unusual in that it was missing the greatest competitive eater of all time.Joey Chestnut, a 16-time winner of the event, was not eligible to participate in 2024 after he signed a deal with Nathan's rival Impossible Foods. Chestnut was still