Nathan's loss is Zeds Dead's gain after his record label, Deadbeats, invited competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut to enjoy a new challenge.
Chestnut will not compete in this year's Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest after its organizers, Major League Eating, banned him for working with a rival brand, Impossible Foods. Chestnut, predominantly considered the greatest professional eater in history, has won the famous Fourth of July competition every year since 2016.
Chestnut has an amazing 56 recordsincluding devouring 76 Nathan's Famous hot dogs and buns in just 10 minutes on July 4, 2021. That record, however, won't be broken anytime soon by “Jaws.”
“I love competing in that event, I love celebrating America with my fans across this great country on the 4th and I've been training to defend my title,” Chestnut said in a statement. “To make things clear, I do not have a contract with MLE or Nathan's and they are looking to change the rules from previous years in regards to other partners I can work with. This is apparently the basis on which I am being banned, and does not affect the 4th of July contest Unfortunately, this is the decision Nathan's and Major League Eating are making and it will deprive big fans of the usual holiday joy and entertainment.”
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Deadbeats have now extended an invitation to join the label's hot dog eating contest at the 2024 edition of their “Backyard Jamboree” festival experience, which is scheduled for July 4 in Denver. The beloved dubstep label annually hosts the competition as part of the event's festivities at Civic Center Park.
“You are cordially invited to devour all the deliciousness you want at the Deadbeats Backyard Jamboree on the 4th of July in Denver, where we will host the largest hot dog eating competition west of the Mississippi,” the label wrote on x.
Unfortunately, Chestnut's chances of joining the Deadbeats contest are doubtful considering his high demand and high appearance fee. She was paid $200,000 to appear in Nathan's 2023 pageant and offered a four-year, $1.2 million contract going forward, the New York Post reported.
Your odds are much better. The team in EDM.com He recently joined forces with Deadbeats and Zeds Dead to launch a special giveaway for a spot in their hot dog eating competition, which you can enter here.
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