Joey Chestnut is back in the Nathan’s competition after missing last year.
Joey Chestnut is back in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
The 16-time champion missed out on last year’s competition due to a dispute with Major League Eating with his sponsorship with Impossible Foods. On Monday, Chestnut announced that he will be making his return to Coney Island this Fourth of July.
“I’m thrilled to be returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life.”
Around this time last year, it was released that there were issues with Chestnut’s deal with Impossible Foods, a plant-based food company who’s vegan hot dog is made from plants. Chestnut missed out on the event but will make his return this year. He shared that he will continue to partner with plant-based companies.
“While I have and continue to partner with a variety of companies, including some in the plant-based space, those relationships were never a conflict with my love for hot dogs. To be clear: Nathan’s is the only hot dog company I’ve ever worked with.”
Patrick Bertoletti won his first title last year in Chestnut’s absence by eating 58 hot dogs in the 10-minute timeframe. Geoffrey Esper finished as the runner-up with 53 while James Webb finished third with 52 hots dogs and buns eaten.
| Full Name: James Webb | ||
| Weight | Height | Date Of Birth |
| Unknown | Unknown | Unknown but he is 34 |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Major League Eating | 2020 | Australian |
James Webb Documentary
James Webb has been a contender to win the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in recent years. He finished third the last two years and will contend for this position once again. Generation Iron is working on producing a documentary on James Webb and have been following him during his journey to become the #1 competitive eater in the world.
James Can Eat is a gripping documentary feature that follows the extraordinary rise of James Webb, Australia’s top-ranked competitive eater and the fourth in the world, as he battles physical limits, personal setbacks, and global rivals in his quest to dethrone eating icon Joey Chestnut. From smashing records like devouring 59.5 donuts in a sitting to recovering from a near-paralyzing illness, Webb’s journey unfolds through raw, intimate moments with his family, reflections on his abandoned soccer career, and his viral leap into fame.
The film delves into the grueling training, health consequences, and ethical controversies of the sport, culminating in a dramatic showdown at the Nathan’s Hotdog Eating Contest, where chaos threatens to derail everything. At its core, James Can Eat is a story of resilience, obsession, and the human drive to be the best—no matter the cost.
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