Joey Chestnut Set to Return to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut will return to the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025 after a ban in 2024 due to a partnership with Impossible Foods.
Overview
- Joey Chestnut, a renowned competitive eater, was banned from the 2024 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.
- His ban was a result of his partnership with Impossible Foods, which conflicted with contest rules.
- Chestnut's return is highly anticipated by fans of the annual eating competition.
- The Nathan's contest is a traditional event held every Fourth of July in Coney Island, New York.
- Chestnut is known for his record-breaking performances in hot dog eating contests, making his comeback significant.
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Analysis
Emphasizes Joey Chestnut's return to competition despite past controversies and his diverse eating records.
He was forced out of last year's competition for partnering with a plant-based company.
He has partnered with Impossible Foods but maintains his love for Nathan's hot dogs.
He also holds records for other competitive eating feats.
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"…Chestnut said, clearing the way for his return in just over two weeks."
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Joey Chestnut was banned from the 2024 contest due to a partnership with Impossible Foods, which conflicted with the event's sponsorship and endorsement rules set by Nathan's Famous.
Chestnut and the contest organizers found common ground regarding his sponsorships, allowing Chestnut to return to the event despite previously conflicting business relationships.
Joey Chestnut is known for eating a record 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes at the 2021 contest, though he has previously eaten 83 hot dogs in a special non-Nathan's event.
Patrick Bertoletti won the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest by eating 58 hot dogs in 10 minutes[3].
Chestnut's return is significant because he is a record-breaking, highly anticipated competitor whose participation raises the profile and excitement of the annual event[3].
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