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This year’s 4th of July Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest did not start off on time.
Unfortunately for fans who wanted to tune in to Joey Chestnut to slurp down some glizzys, the hot dog eating contest was delayed due to lightning strikes in the area.
Programming Update: The 2023 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest Men’s Competition is currently delayed due to inclement weather
🌭 Coverage continues on ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/07UhDYDp8o
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) July 4, 2023
The Nathan’s hot dog eating contest is currently in a lightning delay #NYwx pic.twitter.com/aeVshP6pGj
— P Ξ T Ξ (@rearflank) July 4, 2023
Update: The Hot Dog eating contest has been canceled.
#BreakingNews The men's contest at the Nathan's hot dog eating competition CANCELED due to weather https://t.co/OsXRh2QQsO
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) July 4, 2023
Update #2: The Nathan’s hot dog eating contest is apparently still going down at 2pm
You guys. This is happening. Joey has spoken it into existence. I feel it. This is for the glizzies. This is for the people. This is for America 🌭 🇺🇸 #nathansfamous pic.twitter.com/kHBmd2wKmW
— Kenneth Heasley (@HeasleyK13) July 4, 2023
I'm hearing that the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest will happen at 2:00 pm ET on ESPN2. NOT CANCELED!
— Matt Pomeroy (@MattPomPom) July 4, 2023