Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate this year
FILE - Competitive eater Joey Chestnut sets a new world record with 75 hot dogs to win the men's division of the Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest , July 4, 2020, in New York's Coney Island. Organizers announced on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that Chestnut wonât compete in this yearâs competition due to a contract dispute .
But Major League Eating event organizer George Shea says Chestnut is moving away from the contest due to a contract dispute.Chestnut disputed who made the choice, saying on the social platform X, “I do not have a contract with MLE or Nathans and they are looking to change the rules from past years as it relates to other partners I can work with.”
Shea says Chestnut struck a deal with a competing brand — a red line for the Nathan's-sponsored event. He wouldn't say which brand but told the New York Times that Chestnut will be repping Impossible Foods, which makes vegan sausages. The company declined to comment on the deal. So did Chestnut.“It would be like Michael Jordan saying to Nike, ‘I’m going to represent Adidas, too,’” Shea said.
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