The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest can be with out its largest stars this yr.
Major League Eating, which companions to run the occasion, stated it could not come to an settlement with Chestnut for him to seem on the occasion.
Chestnut lately partnered with Impossible Foods, which has created a vegan hot dog.
“For almost 20 years we now have labored below the identical primary hot dog exclusivity provisions. However, plainly Joey and his managers have prioritized a brand new partnership with a distinct hot dog model over our long-time relationship,” Major League Eating stated in an announcement.
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Chestnut gained the 2023 occasion, eating 62 hot canine and buns in 10 minutes. That was 13 greater than his closest competitor.
The aggressive eater would have been going for his 18th championship within the final 19 years.
“Joey Chestnut is an American hero. We would love nothing greater than to have him on the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, which he has dominated for years. We hope that he returns when he isn’t representing a rival model,” Major League Eating acknowledged.
Chestnut has not commented on not being allowed to take part on this yr’s occasion.
