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<p><strong>Joey “Jaws” Chestnut</strong>, the renowned hot dog-eating champion, will not be competing in this year&#8217;s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July contest, according to event organizers.</p>
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<h2>Departure of a Legend</h2>
<p>Chestnut, 40, has been a dominant figure in the competition, winning the Mustard Belt nearly every year since his debut in 2005, except for a rare defeat in 2015. His 2021 record of consuming 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes remains unbeaten. However, <strong>George Shea</strong> of Major League Eating (MLE) announced Chestnut’s departure due to a contractual disagreement.</p>
<h2>Conflict and Controversy</h2>
<p>Chestnut contested the decision, stating on social media platform X that he did not have a current contract with MLE or Nathan’s and that changes in the rules regarding his other partnerships led to his exclusion. He expressed disappointment, saying, &#8220;I was gutted to learn from the media that after 19 years I’m banned," but assured fans he would return to competitive eating soon.</p>
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<h2>New Ventures</h2>
<p>The crux of the dispute lies in Chestnut&#8217;s new deal with a competing brand, reportedly Impossible Foods, which creates vegan sausages. Although Impossible Foods did not confirm the partnership, they expressed support for Chestnut&#8217;s choices. Shea emphasized that the issue was about brand exclusivity, likening it to Michael Jordan switching from Nike to Adidas.</p>
<h2>Looking Ahead</h2>
<p>As Chestnut steps away, other competitors see an opportunity to claim the title. Last year&#8217;s second-place finisher, <strong>Geoffrey Esper</strong> from Massachusetts, and third-place winner, Australia’s <strong>James Webb</strong>, may now have a better shot at victory.</p>
<h2>Historical Context</h2>
<p>This isn’t the first high-profile departure from the contest. In 2010, Japanese champion <strong>Takeru Kobayashi</strong> also left due to a contract dispute and made a dramatic appearance in protest, leading to his arrest. Kobayashi retired from competitive eating last month.</p>
<p>Fans will gather once again at Coney Island, but this year, the competition will miss one of its greatest stars.</p>


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