Joey Chestnut reveals if he expects to compete at Nathan's hot dog eating contest this summer

Joey Chestnut, a renowned competitive eater, expresses doubts about returning to Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest due to conflicts stemming from a previous partnership with Impossible Foods. He missed last year's competition due to a fallout related to this partnership, which promotes plant-based alternatives. Although he's open to returning under similar contractual terms, he feels that the organization may not be interested in mending their relationship. Chestnut remains surprised by the negative reaction surrounding his involvement with Impossible Foods, emphasizing the initiative as aimed at encouraging meatless options for consumers.

"If they came back with similar terms we were talking about last year, I would definitely consider it. I'd work with them to make sure there weren't any conflicts with other sponsors."

"I still don't know exactly where our relationship stands and I was really surprised about their reaction to my partnership with Impossible Foods."

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