It is not Fourth of July with out Joey Chestnut, and whereas he’s banned from Nathan’s Annual Scorching Canine Consuming Contest, he’ll nonetheless eat as many scorching canines and buns as doable.
Earlier this yr, it was introduced that attributable to a partnership with the vegan firm Not possible, the 40-year-old can now not take part within the competitors sponsored by Nathan’s.
Nonetheless, regardless of the setback, Joey Chestnut is bringing pleasure to followers with a reside stream of his new occasion in El Paso, Texas!
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Nathan’s Bans Joey Chestnut From Fourth Of July Contest
Main League Consuming dropped a bombshell earlier this yr, stunning Individuals nationwide.
“We’re devastated to study that Joey Chestnut has chosen to signify a rival model that sells plant-based scorching canines quite than competing within the 2024 Nathan’s Well-known Fourth of July Scorching Canine Consuming Contest,” the corporate stated, per the New York Post. “MLE and Nathan’s went to nice lengths to accommodate Joey and his administration group, agreeing to the looks charge and permitting Joey to compete in a rival, unbranded scorching canine consuming contest on Labor Day.”
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The information got here after the champ made a cope with Not possible Meals, a vegan firm that just lately launched a plant-based vegan canine. “We’re partnering with the person, the parable, the KING OF MEAT himself, @joeychestnut, to deliver you MORE MEAT each Monday,” Not possible stated in a statement.
“We’ve got labored beneath the identical primary scorching canine exclusivity provisions for practically 20 years. Nonetheless, plainly Joey and his managers have prioritized a brand new partnership with a unique scorching canine model over our long-time relationship.”
Eventually yr’s Nathan’s occasion, Chestnut consumed 62 scorching canines and buns inside 10 minutes.
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Joey Chestnut Breaks His Silence
“I used to be very disillusioned to study from the media at this time that after practically 20 years, I’m banned from the Nathan’s 4th of July Scorching Canine Consuming Contest,” he started. “I like competing in that occasion, I like celebrating America with my followers throughout this nice nation on the 4th and I’ve been coaching to defend my title.”
Following his ban, the 40-year-old claimed he “didn’t have a contract with MLE or Nathan’s they usually want to change the foundations from previous years because it pertains to different companions I can work with.”
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Joey Chestnut Speaks Out On Main League Consuming
Chestnut did not cease there. His prolonged Instagram caption added, “That is apparently the idea on which I’m being banned, and it doesn’t influence the July 4th contest.”
“Sadly, that is the choice Nathan’s and Main League Consuming are making and it’ll deprive the good followers of the vacation’s normal pleasure and leisure,” he added. “To my followers, I like you and admire you. Relaxation assured that you simply’ll see me eat once more quickly. Keep tuned and STAY HUNGRY!”
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The 16-Time Champion Will Nonetheless Chomp Down Scorching Canines
“@joeyjaws, Troopers at Fort Bliss heard you could be on the lookout for a spot to eat on July 4th,” the official Fort Bliss account stated in an X submit final month. “We might love to ask you to our Pop Goes the Fort July 4th Celebration to have a good time with our troops and see if you happen to can tackle a few of our Troopers in a scorching canine consuming contest!”
Chestnut then confirmed his participation. “ABSOLUTELY!! Thanks @FortBlissTexas for the invitation!!” he stated. “I am honored to have a good time America’s birthday with U.S. ARMY troopers and their households. Convey me your finest 4 eaters and I will take them down, mixed!”
How To Watch The El Paso-Based mostly Fourth Of July Occasion
Whereas this Fourth of July will look a bit totally different, followers of Joey Chestnut can nonetheless watch him down scorching canines as he introduced the Pop Goes the Fort July 4th Celebration might be live-streamed.
“This 4th might be a bit totally different, however I will nonetheless be consuming a complete lot of all-beef scorching canines!” he wrote, including two scorching canine emojis and an American flag emoji. “I am stoked to be going to Ft. Bliss, the place I will be consuming towards 4 of their most interesting troopers.”
Joey Chestnut will live-stream the occasion on his YouTube channel beginning at 5 p.m. ET.