Joey Chestnut will still be eating hot dogs on the Fourth of July. Chestnut will compete against soldiers at Fort Bliss, Texas, after his fallout with Nathan’s Famous due to a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods. Chestnut will not compete in the hot dog eating contest because of his deal with the company. JOEY CHESTNUT’S RIVAL SAYS WINNER OF NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST THIS YEAR WILL HAVE ‘HUGE ASTERISK’Chestnut said he hopes to be back in the Nathan’s competition next year, though the obstacle with Major League Eating will have to be overcome. Major League Eating spokesman George Shea told AP the sponsorship deal was an issue.

Source: Fox News June 29, 2024 05:33 UTC