Joey Chestnut wins 18th hot dog title in heat
#NathanHotDogContest #JoeyChestnutJoey Chestnut won his 18th Nathan's hot dog eating contest, consuming 66 franks in 100-degree heat. Pat Bertoletti placed second. Miki Sudo captured her 12th women's title. Chestnut earned $10,000 but didn't break his record. read more
Joey Chestnut defends title after battery plea
#HotDogEatingContest #JoeyChestnutJoey Chestnut defends his Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating title on July 4, 2026, after pleading guilty to battery. Despite legal issues, he competes in Coney Island. Miki Sudo also defends her women’s title. read more
Joey Chestnut Returns to Coney Island After Arrest
#JoeyChestnut #ConeyIslandCompetitive eater Joey Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s title at Coney Island despite probation for a misdemeanor battery charge. He pleaded guilty to slapping a man at an Indiana bar. The incident does not violate league conduct rules. read more
#JoeyChestnut #CompetitiveEating
Joey Chestnut, a 16-time hotdog-eating champion from Westfield, Indiana might miss the Nathan's hotdog eating contest due to a plant-based deal conflict. Major League Eating is disappointed, and a Netflix competition with Chestnut and Kobayashi is planned. read more
#JoeyChestnut #HotdogEatingContest
Joey Chestnut, a reigning champion of hotdog eating, has been barred from New York's annual event due to a sponsorship with a plant-based meat company, upsetting fans and organizers. Major League Eating expressed hope for his return without the rival endorsement. read more
#JoeyChestnut #VeganControversy
Joey Chestnut is barred from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest due to a deal with Impossible Foods, promoting vegan franks. Despite the exclusion, organizers leave room for his future participation. Chestnut, known for his competitive eating records, can still enter after terminating the deal. read more