After organizers for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn’t compete this year due to a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut and his “fiercest rival.”.
These must-have Insider Deal household items are at unbeatable prices!FILE - Joey Chestnut , defending champion of the Nathans Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, left, works to outpace former champion Takeru Kobayashi , right, July 4, 2009, in New York. Chestnut, a 16-time hot dog-eating champion, will face off with his frequent Nathans competitor, Kobayashi, in a live Netflix special on Sept. 2, 2024, the streamer announced Wednesday, June 12.
He also wrote that fans could “rest assured” that they would see him east again soon, adding: “STAY HUNGRY!” In a Netflix news release announcing the competition, Chestnut said he was eager bring the competition to the streaming service. Kobayashi, who has been rumored to be retired, said in the Netflix release that he is looking forward to facing off with Chestnut once more. The two have not competed since 2009.
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