Actor Charles Grodin passed away at the age of 86. The hamburger eating contest he competed in from Beethoven's 2nd in 1993 is on of the more famous competitive eating scenes in cinematic history.
Mashed.com has an article "The Untold Truth of Competitive Eater Sonya Thomas" which makes no mention that she has been radio silent since July 7, 2018 with no contests, interviews, website updates or social media in almost three years.
BirminghamLive has an article about Adam "Beard Meats Food" Moran being the first person to finish the breakfast challenge at the Picnic Basket in Marston Green, England.
The Daily Star has an article about Shahina "UK Chilli Queen" Waseem and her quest for 120 consecutive victories in spicy eating contests. She will compete at the Foodies Festivals to be held in England this summer.
Joey Chestnut is expected to compete in the pepperoni roll eating contest at the Three Rivers Festival in Fairmont, WV on May 29.
The Dallas Pizza Fest will hold an eating contest on May 15 awarding $250/$150/$50.
Mental Floss has compiled a list of 11 of the Most Intense Spicy Food Challenges From Around the World.
eCelebrityMirror has a post on the relationship between Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry.
Argus Leader has a report on Randy Santel attempting the "Gorilla Dumpster" at Urban Chislic in Sioux Falls, SD, his 984th restaurant challenge. The meal includes 100 ounces of beef, lamb, chicken and pork chislic.
Joey Chestnut is the guest on the latest edition of the Mindset Moment podcast.
Daily Star has an article about Samantha Ramsdell, who claims she has the world's largest mouth. Her mouth stuffing videos on tiktok have gone viral, with an attempt to fit an entire large container of McDonald's french fries in her mouth receiving more than five million views.
Michael Jenkins won the first prize of $500 in a taco eating contest held Wednesday at Social Distance Bar & Grill in Satellite Beach, FL.
Raina Huang ate 57 tacos to win a contest held at Pez Cantina in Los Angeles tonight.
In his latest video, Joey Chestnut did the sandwich challenge twice at Hoagies and Hops in Indianapolis.
The Good, The Bad, The Hungry, a 2019 ESPN documentary about the rivalry between Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi, will become available on Disney Plus UK on May 14.
The Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX will hold a taco eating contest on May 5 awarding a first prize valued over $500.
Billy Rice finished the Train Wreck Challenge at Depot Grill in Twin Falls, ID in 9:03, breaking a record previously held by Raina Huang.
Stoke Sentinel has an article about Leah Shutkever attempting the "Oatrageous" oatcake challenge at The Oatbakers in Longport, England.
Leah Shutkever appeared on today's episode of "Game of Talents", a British gameshow in which people guess the secret ability of the show's guests. She ate sausages to display her speed eating ability.
Bob Shoudt, Brandon Clark, Brett Healy and Kyle Hall attemptted to break the record for the 25 pound King Kookamonga challenge at Kooky Canuck's in Memphis (Bob Shoudt video | Brandon Clark video)
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to fully reopen the city by July 1, which would enable holding the 2021 Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest outside with spectators. Governor Andrew Cuomo mocked the proposal and claimed that he would decide when the metropolis reopened. This assertion resulted in De Blasio's press secretary Bill Neidhardt calling Cuomo a "serial sexual assaulter".
Mark's Outing in San Antonio will hold a burger eating contest in October awarding $1000 to the winner. Monthly qualifiers start on Friday.
Lulu's in San Antonio, home of a 3 pound cinnamon roll and a chicken fried steak challenge, announced they were closing permanently. The restaurant received criticism for ejecting Randy Santel and calling the police on him.
Darron Breeden broke Raina Huang's house record for the ramen challenge at Temple Street Eatery in Fort Lauderdale. George Chiger also completed the challenge.
Draft Kings Red Carpet Film Feast
Popcorn eating contest results
1 Matt Stonie 28.5 boxes in 8 minutes
2 Geoff Esper 24.5 boxes
3 Joey Chestnut
Nick Wehry won the 50 egg eating contest with a time of 3:05
Matt Hazzard had 42 eggs when Wehry finished
Michelle Lesco had 32 eggs
Nick Wehry proposed to Miki Sudo after the contest
Badlands Booker defeated Derek Hendrickson in the gallonsoda chug
The webstream of the Draft Kings Red Carpet Film Feast has started and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhY2TGLrxVY