Joey Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, faces exclusion from this year's Fourth of July event due to a dispute with the event's organizers over his sponsorship with Impossible Foods. Despite his stellar record, including 16 wins out of 17 years, negotiations have stalled. Chestnut expressed a willingness to return under the right conditions, revealing his surprise at Nathan's objections to his plant-based sponsorship, aimed at promoting 'Meatless Mondays.' With the event approaching, tensions remain between the champion and the organizers.
Chestnut revealed that he never expected Nathan's to take offense at his Impossible Foods sponsorship, emphasizing that he was promoting a 'Meatless Mondays' initiative, which he believed didn't conflict with prior agreements.
Joey Chestnut expressed disappointment about his exclusion from the Fourth of July contest, stating, 'I love that contest,' and indicated he would consider returning if they resolved sponsor conflicts.
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