Joey Chestnut Kept Out Of Nathans Contest Due To Sponsorship [Video]

The sports world was rocked yesterday with the news that Joey Chestnut will not be able to participate in the 2024 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. 

He has won the event 16 times and is the eight-time defending champion, recently signed a deal to represent Impossible Foods, a rival vegan brand to Nathan’s.  It’s the end of an era.