Joey Chestnut defeats Livvy Dunne, other celebrities in chicken tender eating contest
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Joey Chestnut defeats Livvy Dunne, other celebrities in chicken tender eating contest
Livvy Dunne competed in a chicken tender-eating contest at Fanatics Fest. The former LSU gymnast also starred in an ad campaign for Raising Cane’s. Dunne was one of the biggest success stories of the NIL era, boasting partnerships with crocs, Body Armor and Forever 21. She finished her collegiate career with a $4.1 million On3 NIL valuation, the fourth-highest in On3’S NIL 100.“Gymnastics, you have filled my heart and will always be a part of me,” Dunne said.
Chestnut ate laps around his celebrity competition, which not only included Dunne but also DJ Khaled, internet comedian Druski, Fanatics founder Michael Rubin and former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman. At one point, Dunne realized she was so outmatched, she began throwing chicken tenders into the crowd instead of attempting to keep up.
Livvy Dunne recently launched a partnership with Raising Cane’s. The former LSU gymnast starred in an ad campaign for the restaurant chain last month. As part of their partnership, Raising Cane’s donated $25,000 to the Livvy Fund, which supports female student-athletes in earning new opportunities within NIL.
Dunne’s partnership with Raising Cane’s is only her latest lucrative venture. During her time at LSU, she was one of the biggest success stories of the NIL era, boasting partnerships with crocs, Body Armor, Forever 21.
She finished her collegiate career with a $4.1 million On3 NIL valuation, the fourth-highest in On3’s NIL 100. While Dunne seemingly has a bright future ahead of her, she’ll still miss competing in gymnastics with her teammates.
“Time flies when you’re having fun,” Dunne said. “Something said when you’re enjoying yourself to the point where time seems to slip away from you. And that’s exactly how the past 20 years in this sport have felt. The highs, the lows. Making the USA National Team and competing for our country. Every risk was worth the reward. Finishing my career over the past five years at the best university in the world has been an incredible journey and I’m forever grateful.
“Gymnastics, you have filled my heart and will always be a part of me. You’ve shaped me into the person I am today, creating memories and sisterhoods that will last a lifetime beyond this sport. You were my first love.”
It appears Dunne is adjusting to life outside of gymnastics well. In May, Dunne gave the honorary “Riders Up” call for the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. She’s also been in the spotlight this past week while supporting LSU at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.