Livvy Dunne’s hilarious reaction to Joey Chestnut caught on camera during chicken finger-eating contest

Livvy Dunne was a picture of awe and dismay as she took on Joey Chestnut in an all-star chicken finger-eating contest on Friday.

The former LSU gymnast was one of a host of celebrities to descend on New York City for the opening day of Fanatics Fest.

Dunne, DJ Khaled, Fanatics founder Michael Rubin and Julian Edelman all took part in the eating challenge alongside the legendary Chestnut.

The 41-year-old holds dozens of eating records including the most hot dogs (76) in 10 minutes and the most chicken wings (182) in 30 minutes.

On Friday, he dominated a Raising Cane’s contest, putting away 40 tenders in just five minutes. And Dunne’s hilarious reaction to Chestnut was caught on camera. 

In a clip that flooded social media, the gymnast was seen open-mouthed as Chestnut demolished the chicken.

Livvy Dunne’s reaction to Joey Chestnut was caught on camera during their eating contest

The former LSU gymnast posed for a picture with the legendary Chestnut in New York City

At one point, Dunne appeared to retch as she struggled to keep the chicken down. She and Chestnut also posed for a picture to mark the occasion.

Earlier on Friday, the former LSU gymnast made a splash as she arrived at Fanatics Fest.

The 22-year-old was doused in Sprite as she turned up to the event’s second instalment, which brings a host of celebrities and sports fans to New York City.

Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Stephen A. Smith, Jaxson Dart and Peyton Manning were also among the star-studded attendees on Friday.

But none had a more unfortunate start to their day than Dunne, who was filmed hugging a man after landing in New York.

He was holding a can of Sprite and, unfortunately for the former gymnast, the man let go of the drink while embracing Dunne.

After the can hit the floor, it sent the soft drink spraying in all directions – including over Dunne.