The field consists of Joey Chestnut, the #1-ranked eater in the world and 12-time winner of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest; Matt Stonie (255 Peeps in five minutes); Darron Breeden (528 oysters in eight minutes); world-renowned chugging champion Badlands Booker; Miki Sudo, the #1-ranked female eater in the world; Gideon Oji (25 lbs of kale salad in eight minutes); Michelle Lesco (176 gyoza in 10 minutes); and Nick Wehry (11 lbs of strawberry shortcake in eight minutes).
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Foods for each first-to-finish round are as follows:
Qualifying Round: Sliced Bologna – two pounds
Quarterfinals: Milk and Cookies – one family pack of Oreos and a half gallon of milk
Semifinals: Baked Beans – 1.125 gallons (or 10 pounds)
Finals: Ramen Noodles – 10 individual ramen cups
The competition will feature $11,500 in prize money, with $5,000 going to the winner. In addition, MLE and BetOnline.ag will donate $10,000 to Feeding America. Those wishing to make a donation can do so here
