Joey Chestnut expressed regret for briefly putting a protester in a chokehold Monday during the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest – and he also explained his actions during a phone ...

Joey Chestnut isn’t pleased with the way he handled ... long-running competition — says he “felt bad” for putting a protester who rushed the stage mid-competition into a chokehold.

Joey Chestnut said Tuesday that he “felt bad” for putting a protester in a headlock during the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Monday afternoon. Chestnut was seen grabbing a protester in the middle ...