Who Is Joey Chestnut’s Girlfriend? Relationship History Explained

Joey Chestnut, a competitive eater, has been making headlines for his participation in the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. While fans are well-acquainted with his record-breaking career, many are curious about his personal life—especially who he is seeing at the moment. So, who is Joey Chestnut’s girlfriend in 2025, and what is his relationship history?

Here is everything you need to know about Chestnut’s dating history.

Who is Joey Chestnut’s girlfriend in 2025?

As of now, Joey Chestnut does not have a girlfriend in 2025.

Outside of his professional life, Chestnut’s love life has sparked public interest. However, he currently appears to be single and is focused on breaking new records in competitive eating.

Joey Chestnut’s relationship history

While Joey Chestnut currently seems to have embraced singlehood, he was previously in a relationship with Neslie Ricasa.

Ricasa earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from San Jose State University and worked in various accounting roles, including as an assistant at EK Health Services and Star Elevator, and as a financial analyst at Thomas Foods International.

In addition to her professional career, she briefly participated in competitive eating. Her most notable appearances include the 2013 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, where she ate 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes (with a personal best of 14), and the Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship, where she consumed 59 dumplings in the same time frame (via The Sun).

Joey and Neslie began dating in 2011. After three years together, Chestnut proposed to her on stage at the 2014 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. The couple planned to marry the following year, but they broke up just weeks before their scheduled wedding in May 2015.

Chestnut cited his hectic travel schedule as a key factor behind their split. In a 2015 interview with the New York Post, he explained, “I definitely would say it was traveling. I was gone quite a bit. It was mutual. It just didn’t work.”

He also shared that although he initially feared the breakup would negatively affect his performance, it ultimately helped him refocus. “I thought it would be bittersweet. I’m not going to let it hurt me. Last year, the whole engagement affected me. This year I will definitely have fewer distractions.”