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Joey Chestnut Out at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for the First Time in 19 Years

The world record eater was forced to sit out after signing a brand deal with the vegan company Impossible Foods, which is releasing a plant-based hot dog.

The outlet reported that Major League Eating (yes, it’s a real thing) had worked with Joey to come to an agreement, even allowing him to participate in a Labor Day hot dog-eating contest, which wouldn’t mention the brand name of the glizzies. Bobby Bank/WireImageWhile Joey’s new partnership marks a huge shift in the annual hot dog eating contest, the MLE shared that they would be open to allowing him back if they could come to an agreement. Joey has not yet publicly commented on the split, but the contest’s host and promoter George Shea did open up about what a “gut punch” the decision to end their partnership is in an interview with The New York Times.

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