Joey Chestnut, a competitive eating legend, has announced his return to the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest after a one-year hiatus. The 16-time champion missed last year’s event due to a dispute with Major League Eating over his sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods.
Chestnut expressed his excitement about returning to the contest, stating it is a “cherished tradition” and a celebration of American culture. He plans to continue partnering with companies in the plant-based space without conflicts with his love for hot dogs.
Major League Eating president Richard Shea welcomed Chestnut’s return, calling this year’s contest “the greatest Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest of all time.” The event will take place on July 4 at Coney Island in New York and be broadcast on ESPN platforms.
Source: https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/45523974/joey-chestnut-returning-nathan-hot-dog-eating-contest