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Joey Chestnut, a 16-time winner of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, is banned from the 2024 event due to a deal with a rival brand of vegan hot dogs. Major League Eating is working to resolve the issue before the July 4th contest.

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Joey Chestnut, a 16-time winner at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, has been banned from competing in the 2024 event. The issue arose due to Chestnut's partnership with a vegan hot dog company, which caused conflict with Nathan's Famous, the iconic event's traditional sponsor. Major League Eating, the organization overseeing the competition, is trying to resolve the issue before the event [1]. Chestnut's fame in competitive eating has garnered significant attention, and his disqualification has sparked discussions across media platforms [2].

Joey Chestnut is renowned not just for his eating prowess but also for his ability to consume large quantities of hot dogs in record time. The news of his disqualification has surprised many, leading to speculation about the impact on the upcoming July 4th contest, which traditionally draws massive viewership [3]. Chestnut's ban has been linked to his deal with the vegan hot dog brand, causing a rift with Nathan's Famous, who has held the event for decades [4].

Although happy news for Chestnut's competitors, his absence at the event will undoubtedly be felt by fans who have come to expect his dominance and fierce competition. The decision has left many wondering about the future of the hot dog eating contest and whether alternative contenders will rise to the challenge in Chestnut's absence [5]. The controversy surrounding Chestnut's disqualification underscores the intersection of sports, sponsorship, and dietary choices, with implications for both the competitive eating world and the broader entertainment industry [6].

Despite the setback, Chestnut remains a prominent figure in competitive eating and has a loyal fan following that eagerly awaits his return to the competitive eating circuit [7].

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Joey Chestnut snaps back at 2024 Nathan’s ban, will return to glizzy greatness

The Chive - 45 days ago - See the full gallery on thechive.com

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YardBarker - 45 days ago - What is Nathan's July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest without Joey Chestnut? Unfortunately, we're about to find out. The 16-time winner of the annual gorge-fest won't compete at this year's event due to a sponsorship with Impossible Foods, which makes plant-based frankfurters. "For nearly two decades we have worked under the same basic hot dog exclusivity provisions," Major League Eating (MLE) said in a statement. "However, it seems that Joey and his managers have prioritized a new partnership with a different hot dog brand over our long-time relationship," it continued. With Chestnut exiled and Japanese competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi retired, the 2024 hot dog competition is set to be an animal-intestine shell of its former self. Perhaps someone will emerge from the ashes as the next great competitive hot dog eater, but should we really want that? "For the past 20 years, I have been in this field," Kobayashi said when announcing his retirement, adding concerningly, "I want to repair my brain and gut."

Why Joey Chestnut Isn't Competing In The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest This Year

The Takeout - 45 days ago - The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest's 16-time champion, Joey Chestnut, will not be competing at the event this year.

Joey Chestnut’s fans have beef with the hot dog champion after a vegan brand sponsorship pulled him from this year’s competition

Fortune - 46 days ago - Contest organizer Major League Eating says Chestnut chose to drop out after a contract dispute.

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Delish - 46 days ago - This isn't the kind of beef we expected. The competitive eater's ties with the plant-based food brand Impossible Foods is partly to blame.

Major League Eating Hoping To Resolve Joey Chestnut Issue Before July 4 Contest

TMZ - 46 days ago - Don't give up hope just yet, America -- there's still a chance Joey Chestnut could take the stage and devour dozens of hot dogs this Fourth of July.

Joey Chestnut Barred From Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Due to Vegan Sponsor Beef

The Daily Beast - 46 days ago - Doggone it.

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People - 46 days ago - Joey Chestnut is a 16-time winner of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, but will not compete in the 2024 competition due to a conflict with a plant-based brand. Here’s everything to know about the professional eater.

Joey Chestnut won't compete in Nathan's July 4 hot dog contest

Boston Globe - 46 days ago - A perennial champion in the annual hot dog contest, Joey Chestnut has been competing since 2005 and hasn’t lost since 2015. At last year’s event he downed 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes.

Joey Chestnut Out of Nathan’s July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest Due to Bad Beef With Brand

Time - 46 days ago - Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, 40, has been competing since 2005 and hasn’t lost since 2015.

Wiener Wars: Joey Chestnut Banned From Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Over Glizzy Grievances

Rolling Stone - 46 days ago - Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest winner, was banned from this year's competition over a sponsorship deal with a rival brand.

Joey Chestnut banned from Nathan’s hot dog eating contest over deal with vegan franks

Page Six - 46 days ago - “It seems that Joey and his managers have prioritized a new partnership with a different brand over our long-time relationship,” a rep for Major League Eating said.

Champ Joey Chestnut Banned From Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Amid Beef Over Sponsorship

Deadline - 46 days ago - Chestnut, who has won the Mustard Belt for eight years running and in 16 of the past 17 years, is banned over his new sponsorship agreement.

Hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut barred from competing in this year’s contest

cnncom - 46 days ago - Dynastic hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut will not compete in this year’s Nathan’s hot dog eating contest after he struck a deal with plant-based food company Impossible Foods.

Joey Chestnut Banned From Fourth Of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, For Reasons Wholly UnAmerican

CinemaBlend - 46 days ago - The top dog has been kicked out of the competition.

Food fight: Joey Chestnut disqualified from Nathan’s hot dog contest for representing vegan rival

Washington Examiner - 46 days ago - Chestnut opted to represent a rival brand instead of competing in next month’s competition, a move that a Major League Eating spokesperson called "devastating."

Joey Chestnut unable to compete at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

YardBarker - 46 days ago - Joey Chestnut has become the unquestioned face of the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over the past several years, but he will not be permitted to take part in the event this year. Steve Cuozzo of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that Chestnut has been banned from participating in the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest because of the 40-year-old’s recent decision to sign an endorsement deal with vegan brand Impossible Foods. A representative from Major League Eating (MLE), which runs the Nathan’s contest, said organizers did everything they could to have Chestnut compete in the event this year and try for a 17th victory. Chestnut was paid $200,000 to compete in the Hot Dog Eating contest last year. MLE had agreed to allow him to compete in a rival competition on Labor Day that will be taped by Netflix, as long as no hot dog brand was mentioned. Cuozzo reports that Chestnut was offered a four-year, $1.2 million contract to continue competing in the Nathan’s competition, but he will not be allowe