In a shocking turn of events, a competitive eater participating in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating competition has come under fire for an alleged cheating scandal. The accused eater, Nick Wehry, who happens to be the husband of women's division champion Miki Sudo, has requested that his score be revised to remove the controversial weiners, exclusive sources have revealed.

The controversy erupted when Wehry was accused of utilizing sleight of hand trickery to inflate his tally during the July 4th competition, aiming to position himself among the sport's elite competitors. Wehry, however, vehemently denies any wrongdoing, stating, "I am distressed over the accusations of cheating that have surfaced, and I reiterate that I did not cheat in this event."

Although Wehry initially devoured a respectable 46.75 hot dogs within the allotted 10 minutes on competition day at Coney Island, his official score was later increased to 51.75 on the Major League Eating website standings. The slight increase in score was seen as significant since consuming 50 hot dogs is regarded as a high-water mark that separates ordinary contenders from top-tier eaters.

Sources close to the competition claim that Wehry manipulated empty plates on the competition table after the allotted time, creating the illusion of additional hot dogs consumed. These allegations were substantiated by videos posted on an internet forum dedicated to competitive eating, where Wehry was observed touching the plates in a suspicious manner.

In a surprising turn of events, Major League Eating initially stated that it would not overturn the judges' decisions or change the final results after conducting an investigation. However, on Wednesday, the organization acknowledged Wehry's request to lower his score, stating, "earlier today, Nick Wehry asked MLE to lower his score to 46.75 based on his touching another eater's plates. MLE has agreed to adjust the official count."

The organization's decision to revise Wehry's score has sparked criticism, with a source close to the competition expressing disappointment, stating, "I believe MLE should use video evidence to determine if cheating took place and to punish anyone that is determined to have cheated during a contest or afterwards." These events are seen as a major setback for the world of competitive eating, as it could discourage potential participants and potentially encourage cheating.

It remains to be seen how this scandal will impact the future of competitive eating and the measures taken to ensure fair play. Despite the controversy, Wehry retains his position as the fourth-place finisher in the hot dog eating contest held on July 4, 2024, while the sport faces a challenging task of restoring its integrity.