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In a shocking turn of events, organizers of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest announced Tuesday that they have banned defending champion Joey Chestnut from the July 4th event. The decision came after Chestnut signed a deal with a rival hot dog company, violating the terms of his contract with Nathan's.
Chestnut, who has won the contest a record 15 times, has not publicly commented on the ban. However, the announcement has sparked controversy among fans, with many questioning the fairness of the decision.
Adding to the drama, the men's division of the highly anticipated annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was abruptly canceled on Tuesday morning due to lightning. The cancellation marks the first time since 2005 that Chestnut will not compete in the iconic contest.
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