Joey Chestnut, the reigning and defending champion of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and holder of the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt, is out of this year's competition, organizers said Tuesday.
NEW YORK - Joey Chestnut, the reigning and defending champion of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and holder of the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt, is out of this year's competition, organizers said Tuesday.At issue is Chestnut's partnership with a rival brand that sells plant-based hot dogs.
'Joey Chestnut is an American hero. We would love nothing more than to have him at the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, which he has dominated for years. We hope that he returns when he is not representing a rival brand,' MLE said in their statement.Chestnut is a 16-time 'chompion' after winning the 2023 competition with 62 hot dogs.
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