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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Joey Chestnut says he’s ‘disappointed’ to be banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

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The champion of Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Competition, Joey Chestnut, has spoken out about being banned from this year’s event.

Chestnut stated on Instagram on 11 June about the annual contest, which he’s won 16 times. His remarks came after the New York Post reported that he couldn’t compete in the 2024 contest due to a deal with Nathan’s competitor, Impossible Foods, which recently released a plant-based hot dog option.

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