Competitive eater Joey Chestnut declared Long Island’s bagels “might be the best” after chowing down on a sampling of local bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches — which he washed down with 26 bowls of soft-serve ice cream. The perennial Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ’s frank admission could spark some red-hot debate in the Big … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It isn’t July Fourth without hot dogs, but to be more specific, it isn’t July Fourth without the traditional Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. After missing last year’s contest, 16-time … Read more
Hold onto your buns, Joey Chestnut is back. The competitive eating superstar will take part in this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition on Coney Island on July 4th after missing out on the event last year over a dispute related to a sponsorship deal Chestnut had with another hot dog brand. Major League Eating … Read more
Longstanding beef has finally been squashed. Eaten, actually. Joey Chestnut defeated Takeru Kobayashi in a one-on-one hot dog eating contest Sunday afternoon at the Hyper X Arena in Las Vegas. Chestnut consumed 83 dogs — beating his world record of 76 in 2022 — to Kobayashi’s 66 in 10 minutes. “This is amazing,” Chestnut said … Read more
Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi are beefing over the rules for their Netflix special showdown on Monday. The pair of legendary professional eaters won’t be allowed to dunk or pour water on their hot dogs in the 10-minute contest, according to a set of rules released by Netflix on Thursday. It’s a departure from most … Read more
He’s lived a full life. Takeru Kobayashi, Japan’s legendary competitive eater and one-time rival hot dog king Joey Chestnut is dishing on their highly anticipated rematch — and what retirement has been like since throwing the napkin on the table in 2010. The rivalrous duo, who went head to head for several Fourth of July … Read more
It’s hot dog season — not to mention time for the 2024 Nathan’s eating contest — and footlong fans might be wondering which brand is the healthiest, if any. While no one is likely seeking out hot dogs for wellness benefits, they’re not wholly bad for you if consumed within reason, according to one expert. … Read more
Joey Chestnut won’t be scarfing down dozens of hot dogs on live television with millions watching, he learned from The Post. Instead, he’s been banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest because he partnered with Impossible Foods, a vegan hot dog brand. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, he detailed that he didn’t actually know … Read more
There are new dogs in this fight. This year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is up for grabs after sixteen-time champion Joey Chestnut was banned from the annual July 4 showdown after signing a deal with vegan protein purveyor Impossible Foods. “With Joey out, there is a pretty big door open,” said Nick Wehry. … Read more
It’s gonna be a real dog fight. Only one man has beaten Joey Chestnut in the last 17 years of the July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating competition – and he says his latest competitor, and former arch nemesis, can do it to. Matt Stonie beat Chestnut 62 franks to 60 in the 2015 edition … Read more
Coney Island’s war of wieners escalated as organizers of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest debunked Joey Chestnut’s claim that they were “changing the rules” — leading to the perennial champ getting barred from next month’s barf bash. Chestnut groaned that he was “gutted” by Major League Eating’s decision to keep him from defending his title … Read more
Major beef is brewing over fake beef. As The Post exclusively reported this week, competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut won’t be gulping down scores of hot dogs at the venerable Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 because of his new partnership with Impossible Foods. “To set the record straight, I do not have a contract with … Read more
Paige Spiranac is ready to fill Joey Chestnut’s prolific shoes. Shortly after The Post reported Tuesday that Chestnut has been barred from participating in the July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over a brand deal with a competitor, the longtime golf influencer volunteered for the annual event while touting her own stats. “I’m available … Read more
Surprising news has engulfed the hot dog eating world and nobody can digest it. Joey Chestnut, the No. 1-ranked eater in the world, won’t be chowing down on hotdogs on July 4 at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest due to his partnership with Impossible Foods. It’s an irreplaceable void, his belly-filling competitors say. “It’s a … Read more
This hot dog news from Coney Island is hard to swallow. Joey Chestnut, perennial winner of the annual July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition, is out of this year’s beef barf over a deal he made to represent a different wiener brand, The Post has learned. And not just any brand, but Impossible Foods, … Read more
It’s hard not to chuckle as Joey Chestnut delivers the line, knowing full well what he’s doing. “I’m still hungry for more,” the legendary competitive eater said, smirking himself. Joey Chestnut, hungry for more. That’s good stuff. But it encapsulates what Chestnut has devoted so much of his life to, and what he intends to … Read more
Joey Chestnut has never been one to let nerves get in the way of his performance. Chestnut, 39, has won 15 of the last 16 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contests, dominating the field to the extent that he’s effectively competing with himself to set new records. Nevertheless, the legendary competitive eater has acknowledged that … Read more