Tim Janus, reality star and professional eater, has died
24 september 2026 в 10:02
Reality star and professional eater Tim Janus has passed away at the age of 49. This was reported by the Major League Eating association, which specified that he died on September 16.
On its website, the league noted that Tim Janus, known as «Eater X», - became one of the most recognizable figures in the world of competitive eating during the sport’s emergence. According to the association, Janus competed from 2006 to 2018 and at one point ranked second in the standings. He often appeared at competitions wearing a Viking mask, inspired by his childhood love of professional wrestling.
In 2018, Tim Janus and his fellow professional eater Joey Chestnut participated in the show «Amazing Race» under the name Team Chomp, where they finished in eighth place. According to People magazine, Janus also became the biggest winner in the history of the show «Cash Cab» and appeared on «Who Wants to Be a Millionaire».
Major League Eating added that Janus is survived by his mother Lucinda Hannon, father Peter Janus, stepmother Nancy Janus, and sister Tess McNair.
On its website, the league noted that Tim Janus, known as «Eater X», - became one of the most recognizable figures in the world of competitive eating during the sport’s emergence. According to the association, Janus competed from 2006 to 2018 and at one point ranked second in the standings. He often appeared at competitions wearing a Viking mask, inspired by his childhood love of professional wrestling.
In 2018, Tim Janus and his fellow professional eater Joey Chestnut participated in the show «Amazing Race» under the name Team Chomp, where they finished in eighth place. According to People magazine, Janus also became the biggest winner in the history of the show «Cash Cab» and appeared on «Who Wants to Be a Millionaire».
Major League Eating added that Janus is survived by his mother Lucinda Hannon, father Peter Janus, stepmother Nancy Janus, and sister Tess McNair.
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