Nathan’s hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut revealed why he won’t partake in this week’s annual showdown.
FILE - A person holds a sign with Joey Chestnut's face during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island, July. 4, 2023. Organizers announced on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that Chestnut won’t compete in this year’s competition due to a contract dispute.
According to Chestnut, Major League Eating and Nathan’s exaggerated his demands to remain in the contest, and was intimidated by his autonomy to share his food gorging gifts with new sponsors who the partners — which alleged that Chestnut lobbied to eat vegan dogs — have nothing to gain from.
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