Beef with the champ: Joey Chestnut 'gutted' to hear of exclusion from famed hot dog eating contest

Joey Chestnut, a renowned competitive eater and record holder, has been banned from the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest due to a new sponsorship with the plant-based Impossible brand. Despite winning the contest 16 times, the organizer's decision to change rules regarding corporate partnerships led to his exclusion. Chestnut expressed his disappointment on social media, assuring fans of his return and encouraging them to 'stay hungry.'

Why has Chestnut been banned from the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

What did Chestnut say about the decision to ban him from the contest?