Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live: Joey Chestnut back to break record as Miki Sudo wins 11th belt – UK Times

The ESPN2 commentators provided a weather update minutes before the men’s competition is set to start.

It’s 78 degrees on Coney Island with 46% humidity, a pleasantly mild day for July 4.

After missing the 2024 competition due to a brand deal with a competitor, Joey Chestnut is back.

He’ll try to reclaim the Nathan’s title in a matter of minutes.

The men’s competition is about to get underway live on ESPN2.

With just over ten minutes to go until the men’s contest, fans are sharing their excitement to see Joey Chestnut back in action.

“I don’t know one singular person who doesn’t get fired up to watch American gluttony and the legend of JOEY CHESTNUT,” one person wrote on X.

“Joey Chestnut back like he left somethin. He’s there to claim what’s his!!! He about to smash that contest again lol,” another wrote.

As of 11:38 a.m., BetMGM had Joey Chestnut’s odds of winning at -2000.

Reigning champion Patrick Bertoletti is +900 to win the event.

This year’s slate of men’s contestants includes:

• 16-time winner Joey Chestnut
• Reigning champion Patrick Bertoletti
• James Webb
• Nicholas Wehry
• Geoffrey Esper
• Max Stanford
• Derek Hendrickson
• George Chiger
• Ricardo Corbucci
• Gideon Oji
• Adrian Morgan
• Radim Dvořáček
• Darrien Thomas
• Cameron Meade
• Jerome Burns

“I’m thinking the buns were more filling than usual,” Sudo said after the win.

“I feel like I let the fans down a little bit,” she continued.

Fans were encouraging her to go for 52 to break her own world record.

“I refuse to lose. I refuse to give up,” she said of securing her 11th title.

With 33 hot dogs eaten, Miki Sudo wins her 11th Nathan’s title.

Michelle Lesco ate 22.5 hot dogs to come in second, followed by Domenica Dee in third.

Chestnut announced his return to the Nathan’s competition only a few weeks ago.

“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,” he began.

“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,” Chestnut continued.

“I respect that there were differences in interpretation, but I’m grateful we’ve been able to find common ground. I’m excited to be back on the Coney Island stage, doing what I live to do, and celebrating the Fourth of July with hot dogs in my hands! Stay hungry!”

Sudo has eaten 29 hot dogs with one minute to go!

I’m sitting with my family gathered around my laptop as we watch the women’s competition.

Some of us are grossed out, others are cheering … and I’m nauseous.