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			Zermatt Neo (born 24 December 1987) is a Singaporean competitive eater and YouTube personality. He is well-known in the competitive eating scene having won the 2017 Food League Singapore Competitive Eating Championship where he finished 92 pieces of chicken wings in 8 minutes.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/food-league-contestant-eats-92-wings-in-8min Food League contestant eats 92 wings in 8min]”. ''The Straits Times''. January 8, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019.</ref> As of 2019, Zermatt competes under Food League Singapore (FLS) - a food event organiser and talent management organisation.<ref>“[https://www.linkedin.com/in/zermatt-neo-b1a215b9/ Zermatt Neo]”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>
	Zermatt Neo (born 24 December 1987) is a Singaporean competitive eater and YouTube personality. He is well-known in the competitive eating scene having won the 2017 Food League Singapore Competitive Eating Championship where he finished 92 pieces of chicken wings in 8 minutes.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/food-league-contestant-eats-92-wings-in-8min Food League contestant eats 92 wings in 8min]”. ''The Straits Times''. January 8, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019.</ref> As of 2019, Zermatt competes under Food League Singapore (FLS) - a food event organiser and talent management organisation.<ref>“[https://www.linkedin.com/in/zermatt-neo-b1a215b9/ Zermatt Neo]”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> ~~Zermatt's older sister, [[Peggie Neo (Singapore YouTuber)\|Peggie Neo]], is a popular ''mukbang'' YouTuber.~~

	==Background==		==Background==
	Zermatt Neo is a full-time competitive eater.<ref name=":0">Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALivf1RjAHA Q&A with a Competitive Eater in Singapore!]”. ''YouTube''. October 28, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt has shared that he can stomach an average of 5 kilograms worth of food in one sitting but has a low spice and alcohol tolerance.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Toh, Hannah. “[https://www.youth.sg/Spotted/People/2018/12/Competitive-eater-Zermatt-Neo-is-Singapores-up-and-coming-mukbang-star Competitive eater Zermatt Neo is Singapore's up-and-coming mukbang star]”. ''Youth.sg.'' December 10, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref> He holds a degree in Nutrition from the University of Wollongong and is a Certified Personal Trainer.<ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/fFSSx-MoLM/ Didn't expect it to come this fast but yeah, I'm certified]”. ''Instagram''. October 5, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>		Zermatt Neo is a full-time competitive eater.<ref name=":0">Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALivf1RjAHA Q&A with a Competitive Eater in Singapore!]”. ''YouTube''. October 28, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt has shared that he can stomach an average of 5 kilograms worth of food in one sitting but has a low spice and alcohol tolerance.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Toh, Hannah. “[https://www.youth.sg/Spotted/People/2018/12/Competitive-eater-Zermatt-Neo-is-Singapores-up-and-coming-mukbang-star Competitive eater Zermatt Neo is Singapore's up-and-coming mukbang star]”. ''Youth.sg.'' December 10, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref> He holds a degree in Nutrition from the University of Wollongong and is a Certified Personal Trainer.<ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/fFSSx-MoLM/ Didn't expect it to come this fast but yeah, I'm certified]”. ''Instagram''. October 5, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>

	===Personal life===		===Personal life===
	Born on 24 December 1987, Zermatt Neo’s first name was inspired by his aunt’s jigsaw puzzle set that featured the Swiss municipality, Zermatt.<ref name=":1">“[https://www.bites.com.sg/newsbites/september-zermatt-neo/ September: Zermatt Neo]”. ''BiTES''. August 31, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref><ref>“[https://www.foodchallenges.com/members/zermattneo/about/ Zermatt Neo]”. ''FoodChallenges.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019.</ref> Zermatt is the youngest of two siblings. His sister, [[Peggie Neo (Singapore YouTuber)\|Peggie Neo]], is a YouTube personality who mainly posts ''mukbang'' videos.<ref>Peggie Neo. "[https://www.facebook.com/peggieeats/photos/a.1508884022741518/1734785883484663/?type=1&theater With Singapore's No. 1 Competitive Eater, aka the brother Zermatt Neo 😂😂😂]". ''Facebook''. September 28, 2017. Accessed on 13 October 2020.</ref> Zermatt Neo is also related to Raina Huang, who is a competitive eater based in Southern California.<ref>Raìna. “[https://www.facebook.com/RainaHuang/posts/finally-after-a-year-i-have-my-crazy-magic-tour-with-magic-mitch-all-up-and-upda/2445052948911086/ I'm going to Taiwan in October and tour with my cousin Zermatt Neo andRandy Santel will also be there!! stay tuned for details!]”. ''Facebook''. September 29, 2019. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref>		Born on 24 December 1987, Zermatt Neo’s first name was inspired by his aunt’s jigsaw puzzle set that featured the Swiss municipality, Zermatt.<ref name=":1">“[https://www.bites.com.sg/newsbites/september-zermatt-neo/ September: Zermatt Neo]”. ''BiTES''. August 31, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref><ref>“[https://www.foodchallenges.com/members/zermattneo/about/ Zermatt Neo]”. ''FoodChallenges.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019.</ref> Zermatt is the youngest of two siblings. His sister, [[Peggie Neo (Singapore YouTuber)\|Peggie Neo]], is a YouTube personality who mainly posts ''mukbang'' videos.<ref>Peggie Neo. "[https://www.facebook.com/peggieeats/photos/a.1508884022741518/1734785883484663/?type=1&theater With Singapore's No. 1 Competitive Eater, aka the brother Zermatt Neo 😂😂😂]". ''Facebook''. September 28, 2017. Accessed on 13 October 2020.</ref> Zermatt Neo is also related to Raina Huang, who is a competitive eater based in Southern California.<ref>Raìna. “[https://www.facebook.com/RainaHuang/posts/finally-after-a-year-i-have-my-crazy-magic-tour-with-magic-mitch-all-up-and-upda/2445052948911086/ I'm going to Taiwan in October and tour with my cousin Zermatt Neo andRandy Santel will also be there!! stay tuned for details!]”. ''Facebook''. September 29, 2019. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref>

	====Workout & diet====		====Workout & diet====
	To maintain a lean physique, Zermatt works out 6 to 7 days a week. His workouts typically last around 2 to 3 hours and consists of compound exercises and cardio training.<ref name=":0" /> On average, Zermatt covers 2 to 3 food events per week. In between food challenges, he prepares for each event by entering a caloric deficit through fasting for 16 to 18 hours daily.<ref name=":0" /> This is a part of his intermittent fasting regime where he only consumes only water and BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) supplements.<ref name=":1" /> His diet consists of mostly vegetables and lean protein.<ref name=":2">Meah, Natasha. “[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/personal-trainer-gets-online-fame-chicken-rice-video Personal trainer gets online fame with chicken rice video]”. ''The New Paper''. February 3, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019.</ref>		To maintain a lean physique, Zermatt works out 6 to 7 days a week. His workouts typically last around 2 to 3 hours and consists of compound exercises and cardio training.<ref name=":0" /> On average, Zermatt covers 2 to 3 food events per week. In between food challenges, he prepares for each event by entering a caloric deficit through fasting for 16 to 18 hours daily.<ref name=":0" /> This is a part of his intermittent fasting regime where he only consumes only water and BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) supplements.<ref name=":1" /> His diet consists of mostly vegetables and lean protein.<ref name=":2">Meah, Natasha. “[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/personal-trainer-gets-online-fame-chicken-rice-video Personal trainer gets online fame with chicken rice video]”. ''The New Paper''. February 3, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019.</ref>
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	[[File:Zermatt Neo 2017 FLC Championship.jpg\|thumb\|''Zermatt Neo won the 2017 FLS Competitive Eating Championship. Photo from The Straits Times''.]]		[[File:Zermatt Neo 2017 FLC Championship.jpg\|thumb\|''Zermatt Neo won the 2017 FLS Competitive Eating Championship. Photo from The Straits Times''.]]
	Previously a Human Resource executive, Zermatt’s foray into the competitive eating scene kicked off in 2013 when a gym buddy had egged him on to take up the Roadhouse Terminator Burger Challenge. Zermatt set a record time for the challenge with little to no difficulty. The sense of accomplishment he felt spurred him on to pursue more challenges.<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3SJPVhx88&t=831s Vlog #1 \| Geylang Serai Ramadan Night Bazaar 2018!]”. ''YouTube''. May 25, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019.</ref><ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/WWosMysoHl/ Zermatt Neo attempting the Roadhouse terminator burger challenge in 2013]”. ''Instagram''. March 2, 2013. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref>		Previously a Human Resource executive, Zermatt’s foray into the competitive eating scene kicked off in 2013 when a gym buddy had egged him on to take up the Roadhouse Terminator Burger Challenge. Zermatt set a record time for the challenge with little to no difficulty. The sense of accomplishment he felt spurred him on to pursue more challenges.<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3SJPVhx88&t=831s Vlog #1 \| Geylang Serai Ramadan Night Bazaar 2018!]”. ''YouTube''. May 25, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019.</ref><ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/WWosMysoHl/ Zermatt Neo attempting the Roadhouse terminator burger challenge in 2013]”. ''Instagram''. March 2, 2013. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref>

	====Early competitions (2013 - 2014)====		====Early competitions (2013 - 2014)====
	In November 2013, Zermatt entered the Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge.<ref name=":3">Quek, Eunice. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs]”. ''The Straits Times''. February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Despite his lack of formal training, Zermatt finished in second place, next to the Japanese celebrity competitive eater (大食い), Tomoko Miyake who ate 1 extra-large bowl of ramen, 10 regular servings of ramen and 8 plates of gyoza.<ref name=":4">“[http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting]”. ''babylingrkm.blogspot.com''. November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> After the ramen challenge, Zermatt entered the Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge where he emerged the winner after consuming a 21-inch pizza in 16 minutes.<ref>“[https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70 XXL Challenge 2013]”. ''Peperoni Pizzeria''. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt continued his competitive eating journey — joining various local food-eating competitions before clinching first place at his first international competition in the Philippines. He had eaten 8 beef bowls in 15 minutes.<ref name=":5">“[http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH]”. ''rochellerivera.com''. June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>		In November 2013, Zermatt entered the Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge.<ref name=":3">Quek, Eunice. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs]”. ''The Straits Times''. February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Despite his lack of formal training, Zermatt finished in second place, next to the Japanese celebrity competitive eater (大食い), Tomoko Miyake who ate 1 extra-large bowl of ramen, 10 regular servings of ramen and 8 plates of gyoza.<ref name=":4">“[http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting]”. ''babylingrkm.blogspot.com''. November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> After the ramen challenge, Zermatt entered the Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge where he emerged the winner after consuming a 21-inch pizza in 16 minutes.<ref>“[https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70 XXL Challenge 2013]”. ''Peperoni Pizzeria''. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt continued his competitive eating journey — joining various local food-eating competitions before clinching first place at his first international competition in the Philippines. He had eaten 8 beef bowls in 15 minutes.<ref name=":5">“[http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH]”. ''rochellerivera.com''. June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>
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	==YouTube==		==YouTube==
	In late 2014, Zermatt Neo began uploading YouTube videos containing snippets of eating challenges and competitions. After joining Food League Singapore (FLS) in 2016, Zermatt became the topic of local news. Zermatt’s YouTube video caught the attention of viewers after a screengrab of the video circulated on SGAG.		In late 2014, Zermatt Neo began uploading YouTube videos containing snippets of eating challenges and competitions. After joining Food League Singapore (FLS) in 2016, Zermatt became the topic of local news. Zermatt’s YouTube video caught the attention of viewers after a screengrab of the video circulated on SGAG.

	===Content creator===		===Content creator===
	[[File:Zermatt Neo Kway Chap Mukbang.jpg\|thumb\|''The thumbnail for Zermatt Neo's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XJgMsfSDL8 Kway Chap mukbang] on YouTube. Photo from YouTube.'']]As of October 2020, Zermatt Neo has 200,000 subscribers on YouTube. The videos on Zermatt’s [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlUAff0s1IbMJlIDrw3TKQ YouTube channel] are of self-initiated food challenges,<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJE5HGW4jq4&t=185s Singapore Food Trail - 10,000 Calories Cheat Day Challenge!]”. ''YouTube''. February 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref><ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6PnBUOSas 200 Piece SUSHI CHALLENGE vs Pro Wrestlers! \| Eating with Friends Episode 2]”. ''YouTube''. May 11, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref><ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAauh5gLZwQ&t=68s INSANE CHEAT DAY CHALLENGE ft Sarah Ow \| Ultimate Singapore Food Trail!]”. ''YouTube''. June 18, 2019. </ref> menu item features of various food establishments<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoeb42cal04 Ultimate Pasta Mukbang at Pastamania Singapore!]”. August 29, 2018. Accessed on 30 October 2019.</ref> and collaborations with brands such as Eatigo and Grid Mobile.<ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/By974qtnHKx/ Collaboration with Gird Mobile]”. ''Instagram''. June 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt occasionally features notable competitive eaters on his channel such as Joey Chestnut,<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f6dGNmVL6A Satay Challenge Feat. Joey Chestnut]”. ''YouTube''. November 20, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Matt Stonie<ref>Matt Stonie. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ok1SuhPwbY Peanut Butter & Jelly WORLD RECORD Challenge (1-Minute)]”. ''YouTube''. September 27, 2019. Accessed on 25 October 2019.</ref> and Randy Santel<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORIaBw7h49Q Randy Santel vs Zermatt Neo - Biggest Burger in Singapore!]”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> with whom he has on-screen eating contests.		[[File:Zermatt Neo Kway Chap Mukbang.jpg\|thumb\|''The thumbnail for Zermatt Neo's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XJgMsfSDL8 Kway Chap mukbang] on YouTube. Photo from YouTube.'']]As of October 2020, Zermatt Neo has 200,000 subscribers on YouTube. The videos on Zermatt’s [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlUAff0s1IbMJlIDrw3TKQ YouTube channel] are of self-initiated food challenges,<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJE5HGW4jq4&t=185s Singapore Food Trail - 10,000 Calories Cheat Day Challenge!]”. ''YouTube''. February 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref><ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6PnBUOSas 200 Piece SUSHI CHALLENGE vs Pro Wrestlers! \| Eating with Friends Episode 2]”. ''YouTube''. May 11, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref><ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAauh5gLZwQ&t=68s INSANE CHEAT DAY CHALLENGE ft Sarah Ow \| Ultimate Singapore Food Trail!]”. ''YouTube''. June 18, 2019. </ref> menu item features of various food establishments<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoeb42cal04 Ultimate Pasta Mukbang at Pastamania Singapore!]”. August 29, 2018. Accessed on 30 October 2019.</ref> and collaborations with brands such as Eatigo and Grid Mobile.<ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/By974qtnHKx/ Collaboration with Gird Mobile]”. ''Instagram''. June 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt occasionally features notable competitive eaters on his channel such as Joey Chestnut,<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f6dGNmVL6A Satay Challenge Feat. Joey Chestnut]”. ''YouTube''. November 20, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Matt Stonie<ref>Matt Stonie. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ok1SuhPwbY Peanut Butter & Jelly WORLD RECORD Challenge (1-Minute)]”. ''YouTube''. September 27, 2019. Accessed on 25 October 2019.</ref> and Randy Santel<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORIaBw7h49Q Randy Santel vs Zermatt Neo - Biggest Burger in Singapore!]”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> with whom he has on-screen eating contests.

	====Viral chicken rice video (2016)====		====Viral chicken rice video (2016)====
	[[File:Zermatt Neo chicken rice.jpg\|thumb\|''Screengrabs from Zermatt's viral 2016 video.'']]In the viral video, Zermatt finished a giant plate of chicken rice (1 entire roast chicken and 12 portions of rice) at a hawker centre in Bukit Batok in slightly under 30 minutes. The video garnered over 76,000 views on YouTube in a week.<ref name=":2" /> The Facebook video reposted by Food League Singapore (FLS) was shared over 5,000 times within a few days and covered by local publications like ''The Straits Times'' and ''MustShareNews''.<ref name=":9" /><ref>Peh, Min Hui. “[https://mustsharenews.com/competitive-eater-zermatt/ Watch: Guy Who Wolfed Down 4kg Of Chicken Rice Devour 5 Other Supersized Foods]”. ''Must Share News''. February 2, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Following the well-received feedback from the video, Zermatt continues to post videos of himself eating large amounts of food on YouTube. That same year, he was also featured guest on [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group\|TheSmartLocal]]'s YouTube channel. <div style="display:flex; justify-content:space-around; flex-wrap: wrap;">		[[File:Zermatt Neo chicken rice.jpg\|thumb\|''Screengrabs from Zermatt's viral 2016 video.'']]In the viral video, Zermatt finished a giant plate of chicken rice (1 entire roast chicken and 12 portions of rice) at a hawker centre in Bukit Batok in slightly under 30 minutes. The video garnered over 76,000 views on YouTube in a week.<ref name=":2" /> The Facebook video reposted by Food League Singapore (FLS) was shared over 5,000 times within a few days and covered by local publications like ''The Straits Times'' and ''MustShareNews''.<ref name=":9" /><ref>Peh, Min Hui. “[https://mustsharenews.com/competitive-eater-zermatt/ Watch: Guy Who Wolfed Down 4kg Of Chicken Rice Devour 5 Other Supersized Foods]”. ''Must Share News''. February 2, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Following the well-received feedback from the video, Zermatt continues to post videos of himself eating large amounts of food on YouTube. That same year, he was also featured guest on [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group\|TheSmartLocal]]'s YouTube channel. <div style="display:flex; justify-content:space-around; flex-wrap: wrap;">

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	====Viral chicken rice video (2016)====		====Viral chicken rice video (2016)====
	[[File:Zermatt Neo chicken rice.jpg\|thumb\|''Screengrabs from Zermatt's viral 2016 video.'']]In the viral video, Zermatt finished a giant plate of chicken rice (1 entire roast chicken and 12 portions of rice) at a hawker centre in Bukit Batok in slightly under 30 minutes. The video garnered over 76,000 views on YouTube in a week.<ref name=":2" /> The Facebook video reposted by FLS was shared over 5,000 times within a few days and covered by local ~~news sites~~ like ''The Straits Times'' and ''MustShareNews''.<ref name=":9" /><ref>Peh, Min Hui. “[https://mustsharenews.com/competitive-eater-zermatt/ Watch: Guy Who Wolfed Down 4kg Of Chicken Rice Devour 5 Other Supersized Foods]”. ''Must Share News''. February 2, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Following the well-received feedback from the video, Zermatt continues to post videos of himself eating large amounts of food on YouTube. That same year, he was also featured guest on [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group\|TheSmartLocal]]'s YouTube channel. <div style="display:flex; justify-content:space-around; flex-wrap: wrap;">		[[File:Zermatt Neo chicken rice.jpg\|thumb\|''Screengrabs from Zermatt's viral 2016 video.'']]In the viral video, Zermatt finished a giant plate of chicken rice (1 entire roast chicken and 12 portions of rice) at a hawker centre in Bukit Batok in slightly under 30 minutes. The video garnered over 76,000 views on YouTube in a week.<ref name=":2" /> The Facebook video reposted by Food League Singapore (FLS) was shared over 5,000 times within a few days and covered by local publications like ''The Straits Times'' and ''MustShareNews''.<ref name=":9" /><ref>Peh, Min Hui. “[https://mustsharenews.com/competitive-eater-zermatt/ Watch: Guy Who Wolfed Down 4kg Of Chicken Rice Devour 5 Other Supersized Foods]”. ''Must Share News''. February 2, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Following the well-received feedback from the video, Zermatt continues to post videos of himself eating large amounts of food on YouTube. That same year, he was also featured guest on [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group\|TheSmartLocal]]'s YouTube channel. <div style="display:flex; justify-content:space-around; flex-wrap: wrap;">
	<div><youtube><nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWDz03nHw</nowiki></youtube>''Zermatt's guest feature on TheSmartLocal's "Singaporean's Try" segment in 2016.''		<div><youtube><nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWDz03nHw</nowiki></youtube>''Zermatt's guest feature on TheSmartLocal's "Singaporean's Try" segment in 2016.''
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	====Early competitions (2013 - 2014)====		====Early competitions (2013 - 2014)====
	In November 2013, Zermatt entered the Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge.<ref name=":3">Quek, Eunice. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs]”. ''The Straits Times''. February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Despite his lack of formal training, Zermatt finished in second place, next to the Japanese celebrity competitive eater (大食い), Tomoko Miyake who ate 1 extra large bowl of ramen, 10 regular servings of ramen and 8 plates of gyoza.<ref name=":4">“[http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting]”. ''babylingrkm.blogspot.com''. November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> After the ramen challenge, Zermatt entered the Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge where he emerged the winner after consuming a 21-inch pizza in 16 minutes.<ref>“[https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70 XXL Challenge 2013]”. ''Peperoni Pizzeria''. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt continued his competitive eating journey — joining various local food-eating competitions before clinching first place at his first international competition in the Philippines. He had eaten 8 beef bowls in 15 minutes.<ref name=":5">“[http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH]”. ''rochellerivera.com''. June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>		In November 2013, Zermatt entered the Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge.<ref name=":3">Quek, Eunice. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs]”. ''The Straits Times''. February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Despite his lack of formal training, Zermatt finished in second place, next to the Japanese celebrity competitive eater (大食い), Tomoko Miyake who ate 1 extra-large bowl of ramen, 10 regular servings of ramen and 8 plates of gyoza.<ref name=":4">“[http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting]”. ''babylingrkm.blogspot.com''. November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> After the ramen challenge, Zermatt entered the Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge where he emerged the winner after consuming a 21-inch pizza in 16 minutes.<ref>“[https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70 XXL Challenge 2013]”. ''Peperoni Pizzeria''. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt continued his competitive eating journey — joining various local food-eating competitions before clinching first place at his first international competition in the Philippines. He had eaten 8 beef bowls in 15 minutes.<ref name=":5">“[http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH]”. ''rochellerivera.com''. June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>
	==Competitive eating==		==Competitive eating==
	[[File:Zermatt Neo Yoshinoya 2014.jpg\|thumb\|''Zermatt Neo winning the 2014 Yoshinoya Gyudon eating contest. Photo from [http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html Rochelle Rivera]''.]]In 2016, Zermatt Neo entered the Singapore Book of Records on three occasions when he was the fastest eater of Sushi Maki, hotdogs and a 3.5kg cake.<ref>zermattneo. “Singapore book of records - fastest eating of sushi maki”. ''Instagram''. August 6, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIxRpfGjyvz/ </ref><ref>“[https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-hotdogs-in-10-mins/ Fastest Eating of Hotdogs in 10mins]”. ''Singapore Book Of Records''. Accessed on 29 October 2019. </ref><ref>“[https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-a-3-5-kg-cake/ Fastest Eating of a 3.5kg Cake]”. ''Singapore Book Of Records''. Accessed on 29 October 2019. </ref> He has won the following food challenges over the years.		[[File:Zermatt Neo Yoshinoya 2014.jpg\|thumb\|''Zermatt Neo winning the 2014 Yoshinoya Gyudon eating contest. Photo from [http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html Rochelle Rivera]''.]]In 2016, Zermatt Neo entered the Singapore Book of Records on three occasions when he was the fastest eater of Sushi Maki, hotdogs and a 3.5kg cake.<ref>zermattneo. “Singapore book of records - fastest eating of sushi maki”. ''Instagram''. August 6, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIxRpfGjyvz/ </ref><ref>“[https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-hotdogs-in-10-mins/ Fastest Eating of Hotdogs in 10mins]”. ''Singapore Book Of Records''. Accessed on 29 October 2019. </ref><ref>“[https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-a-3-5-kg-cake/ Fastest Eating of a 3.5kg Cake]”. ''Singapore Book Of Records''. Accessed on 29 October 2019. </ref> He has won the following food challenges over the years.

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	In November 2013, Zermatt entered the Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge.<ref name=":3">Quek, Eunice. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs]”. ''The Straits Times''. February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Despite his lack of formal training, Zermatt finished in second place, next to the Japanese celebrity competitive eater (大食い), Tomoko Miyake who ate 1 extra large bowl of ramen, 10 regular servings of ramen and 8 plates of gyoza.<ref name=":4">“[http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting]”. ''babylingrkm.blogspot.com''. November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> After the ramen challenge, Zermatt entered the Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge where he emerged the winner after consuming a 21-inch pizza in 16 minutes.<ref>“[https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70 XXL Challenge 2013]”. ''Peperoni Pizzeria''. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt continued his competitive eating journey — joining various local food-eating competitions before clinching first place at his first international competition in the Philippines. He had eaten 8 beef bowls in 15 minutes.<ref name=":5">“[http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH]”. ''rochellerivera.com''. June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>		In November 2013, Zermatt entered the Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge.<ref name=":3">Quek, Eunice. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs]”. ''The Straits Times''. February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Despite his lack of formal training, Zermatt finished in second place, next to the Japanese celebrity competitive eater (大食い), Tomoko Miyake who ate 1 extra large bowl of ramen, 10 regular servings of ramen and 8 plates of gyoza.<ref name=":4">“[http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting]”. ''babylingrkm.blogspot.com''. November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> After the ramen challenge, Zermatt entered the Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge where he emerged the winner after consuming a 21-inch pizza in 16 minutes.<ref>“[https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70 XXL Challenge 2013]”. ''Peperoni Pizzeria''. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt continued his competitive eating journey — joining various local food-eating competitions before clinching first place at his first international competition in the Philippines. He had eaten 8 beef bowls in 15 minutes.<ref name=":5">“[http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH]”. ''rochellerivera.com''. June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>
	==Competitive eating==		==Competitive eating==
	[[File:Zermatt Neo Yoshinoya 2014.jpg\|thumb\|''Zermatt Neo winning the 2014 Yoshinoya Gyudon eating contest. Photo from [http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html Rochelle Rivera]''.]]In 2016, Zermatt Neo entered the Singapore Book of Records on three occasions when he was the fastest eater of Sushi Maki, hotdogs and a 3.5kg cake.<ref>zermattneo. “Singapore book of records - fastest eating of sushi maki”. ''Instagram''. August 6, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIxRpfGjyvz/ </ref><ref>“[https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-hotdogs-in-10-mins/ Fastest Eating of Hotdogs in 10mins]”. ''Singapore Book Of Records''. Accessed on 29 October 2019. </ref><ref>“[https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-a-3-5-kg-cake/ Fastest Eating of a 3.5kg Cake]”. ''Singapore Book Of Records''. Accessed on 29 October 2019. </ref> He has ~~wonog~~ food challenges over the years.		[[File:Zermatt Neo Yoshinoya 2014.jpg\|thumb\|''Zermatt Neo winning the 2014 Yoshinoya Gyudon eating contest. Photo from [http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html Rochelle Rivera]''.]]In 2016, Zermatt Neo entered the Singapore Book of Records on three occasions when he was the fastest eater of Sushi Maki, hotdogs and a 3.5kg cake.<ref>zermattneo. “Singapore book of records - fastest eating of sushi maki”. ''Instagram''. August 6, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIxRpfGjyvz/ </ref><ref>“[https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-hotdogs-in-10-mins/ Fastest Eating of Hotdogs in 10mins]”. ''Singapore Book Of Records''. Accessed on 29 October 2019. </ref><ref>“[https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-a-3-5-kg-cake/ Fastest Eating of a 3.5kg Cake]”. ''Singapore Book Of Records''. Accessed on 29 October 2019. </ref> He has won the following food challenges over the years.
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	====Viral chicken rice video (2016)====		====Viral chicken rice video (2016)====
	[[File:Zermatt Neo chicken rice.jpg\|thumb\|''Screengrabs from ~~the~~ viral 2016 video.'']]In the viral video, Zermatt finished a giant plate of chicken rice (1 entire roast chicken and 12 portions of rice) at a hawker centre in Bukit Batok in slightly under 30 minutes. The video garnered over 76,000 views on YouTube in a week.<ref name=":2" /> The Facebook video reposted by FLS was shared over 5,000 times within a few days and covered by local news sites like ''The Straits Times'' and ''MustShareNews''.<ref name=":9" /><ref>Peh, Min Hui. “[https://mustsharenews.com/competitive-eater-zermatt/ Watch: Guy Who Wolfed Down 4kg Of Chicken Rice Devour 5 Other Supersized Foods]”. ''Must Share News''. February 2, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Following the well-received feedback from the video, Zermatt continues to post videos of himself eating large amounts of food on YouTube. That same year, he was also featured guest on [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group\|TheSmartLocal]]'s YouTube channel. <div style="display:flex; justify-content:space-around; flex-wrap: wrap;">		[[File:Zermatt Neo chicken rice.jpg\|thumb\|''Screengrabs from Zermatt's viral 2016 video.'']]In the viral video, Zermatt finished a giant plate of chicken rice (1 entire roast chicken and 12 portions of rice) at a hawker centre in Bukit Batok in slightly under 30 minutes. The video garnered over 76,000 views on YouTube in a week.<ref name=":2" /> The Facebook video reposted by FLS was shared over 5,000 times within a few days and covered by local news sites like ''The Straits Times'' and ''MustShareNews''.<ref name=":9" /><ref>Peh, Min Hui. “[https://mustsharenews.com/competitive-eater-zermatt/ Watch: Guy Who Wolfed Down 4kg Of Chicken Rice Devour 5 Other Supersized Foods]”. ''Must Share News''. February 2, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Following the well-received feedback from the video, Zermatt continues to post videos of himself eating large amounts of food on YouTube. That same year, he was also featured guest on [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group\|TheSmartLocal]]'s YouTube channel. <div style="display:flex; justify-content:space-around; flex-wrap: wrap;">
	<div><youtube><nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWDz03nHw</nowiki></youtube>''Zermatt's guest feature on TheSmartLocal's "Singaporean's Try" segment in 2016.''		<div><youtube><nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWDz03nHw</nowiki></youtube>''Zermatt's guest feature on TheSmartLocal's "Singaporean's Try" segment in 2016.''
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	===Personal life===		===Personal life===
	Born on 24 December 1987, Zermatt Neo’s first name was inspired by his aunt’s jigsaw puzzle set that featured the Swiss municipality, Zermatt.<ref name=":1">“[https://www.bites.com.sg/newsbites/september-zermatt-neo/ September: Zermatt Neo]”. ''BiTES''. August 31, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref><ref>“[https://www.foodchallenges.com/members/zermattneo/about/ Zermatt Neo]”. ''FoodChallenges.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019.</ref> Zermatt is the youngest of two siblings. His sister, Peggie Neo, is a YouTube personality who mainly posts ''mukbang'' videos.<ref>Peggie Neo. "[https://www.facebook.com/peggieeats/photos/a.1508884022741518/1734785883484663/?type=1&theater With Singapore's No. 1 Competitive Eater, aka the brother Zermatt Neo 😂😂😂]". ''Facebook''. September 28, 2017. Accessed on 13 October 2020.</ref> Zermatt Neo is also related to Raina Huang, who is a competitive eater based in Southern California.<ref>Raìna. “[https://www.facebook.com/RainaHuang/posts/finally-after-a-year-i-have-my-crazy-magic-tour-with-magic-mitch-all-up-and-upda/2445052948911086/ I'm going to Taiwan in October and tour with my cousin Zermatt Neo andRandy Santel will also be there!! stay tuned for details!]”. ''Facebook''. September 29, 2019. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref>		Born on 24 December 1987, Zermatt Neo’s first name was inspired by his aunt’s jigsaw puzzle set that featured the Swiss municipality, Zermatt.<ref name=":1">“[https://www.bites.com.sg/newsbites/september-zermatt-neo/ September: Zermatt Neo]”. ''BiTES''. August 31, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref><ref>“[https://www.foodchallenges.com/members/zermattneo/about/ Zermatt Neo]”. ''FoodChallenges.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019.</ref> Zermatt is the youngest of two siblings. His sister, [[Peggie Neo (Singapore YouTuber)\|Peggie Neo]], is a YouTube personality who mainly posts ''mukbang'' videos.<ref>Peggie Neo. "[https://www.facebook.com/peggieeats/photos/a.1508884022741518/1734785883484663/?type=1&theater With Singapore's No. 1 Competitive Eater, aka the brother Zermatt Neo 😂😂😂]". ''Facebook''. September 28, 2017. Accessed on 13 October 2020.</ref> Zermatt Neo is also related to Raina Huang, who is a competitive eater based in Southern California.<ref>Raìna. “[https://www.facebook.com/RainaHuang/posts/finally-after-a-year-i-have-my-crazy-magic-tour-with-magic-mitch-all-up-and-upda/2445052948911086/ I'm going to Taiwan in October and tour with my cousin Zermatt Neo andRandy Santel will also be there!! stay tuned for details!]”. ''Facebook''. September 29, 2019. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref>

	====Workout & diet====		====Workout & diet====
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	Previously a Human Resource executive, Zermatt’s foray into the competitive eating scene kicked off in 2013 when a gym buddy had egged him on to take up the Roadhouse Terminator Burger Challenge. Zermatt set a record time for the challenge with little to no difficulty. The sense of accomplishment he felt spurred him on to pursue more challenges.<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3SJPVhx88&t=831s Vlog #1 \| Geylang Serai Ramadan Night Bazaar 2018!]”. ''YouTube''. May 25, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019.</ref><ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/WWosMysoHl/ Zermatt Neo attempting the Roadhouse terminator burger challenge in 2013]”. ''Instagram''. March 2, 2013. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref>		Previously a Human Resource executive, Zermatt’s foray into the competitive eating scene kicked off in 2013 when a gym buddy had egged him on to take up the Roadhouse Terminator Burger Challenge. Zermatt set a record time for the challenge with little to no difficulty. The sense of accomplishment he felt spurred him on to pursue more challenges.<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3SJPVhx88&t=831s Vlog #1 \| Geylang Serai Ramadan Night Bazaar 2018!]”. ''YouTube''. May 25, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019.</ref><ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/WWosMysoHl/ Zermatt Neo attempting the Roadhouse terminator burger challenge in 2013]”. ''Instagram''. March 2, 2013. Accessed on 31 October 2019. </ref>

	==== Early competitions (2013 - 2014) ====		====Early competitions (2013 - 2014)====
	In November 2013, Zermatt entered the Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge.<ref name=":3">Quek, Eunice. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs]”. ''The Straits Times''. February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Despite his lack of formal training, Zermatt finished in second place, next to the Japanese celebrity competitive eater (大食い), Tomoko Miyake who ate 1 extra large bowl of ramen, 10 regular servings of ramen and 8 plates of gyoza.<ref name=":4">“[http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting]”. ''babylingrkm.blogspot.com''. November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> After the ramen challenge, Zermatt entered the Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge where he emerged the winner after consuming a 21-inch pizza in 16 minutes.<ref>“[https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70 XXL Challenge 2013]”. ''Peperoni Pizzeria''. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt continued his competitive eating journey — joining various local food-eating competitions before clinching first place at his first international competition in the Philippines. He had eaten 8 beef bowls in 15 minutes.<ref name=":5">“[http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH]”. ''rochellerivera.com''. June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>		In November 2013, Zermatt entered the Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge.<ref name=":3">Quek, Eunice. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs]”. ''The Straits Times''. February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Despite his lack of formal training, Zermatt finished in second place, next to the Japanese celebrity competitive eater (大食い), Tomoko Miyake who ate 1 extra large bowl of ramen, 10 regular servings of ramen and 8 plates of gyoza.<ref name=":4">“[http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting]”. ''babylingrkm.blogspot.com''. November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> After the ramen challenge, Zermatt entered the Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge where he emerged the winner after consuming a 21-inch pizza in 16 minutes.<ref>“[https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70 XXL Challenge 2013]”. ''Peperoni Pizzeria''. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt continued his competitive eating journey — joining various local food-eating competitions before clinching first place at his first international competition in the Philippines. He had eaten 8 beef bowls in 15 minutes.<ref name=":5">“[http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH]”. ''rochellerivera.com''. June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref>
	==Competitive eating==		==Competitive eating==
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	[[File:Zermatt Neo Kway Chap Mukbang.jpg\|thumb\|''The thumbnail for Zermatt Neo's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XJgMsfSDL8 Kway Chap mukbang] on YouTube. Photo from YouTube.'']]As of October 2020, Zermatt Neo has 200,000 subscribers on YouTube. The videos on Zermatt’s [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlUAff0s1IbMJlIDrw3TKQ YouTube channel] are of self-initiated food challenges,<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJE5HGW4jq4&t=185s Singapore Food Trail - 10,000 Calories Cheat Day Challenge!]”. ''YouTube''. February 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref><ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6PnBUOSas 200 Piece SUSHI CHALLENGE vs Pro Wrestlers! \| Eating with Friends Episode 2]”. ''YouTube''. May 11, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref><ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAauh5gLZwQ&t=68s INSANE CHEAT DAY CHALLENGE ft Sarah Ow \| Ultimate Singapore Food Trail!]”. ''YouTube''. June 18, 2019. </ref> menu item features of various food establishments<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoeb42cal04 Ultimate Pasta Mukbang at Pastamania Singapore!]”. August 29, 2018. Accessed on 30 October 2019.</ref> and collaborations with brands such as Eatigo and Grid Mobile.<ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/By974qtnHKx/ Collaboration with Gird Mobile]”. ''Instagram''. June 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt occasionally features notable competitive eaters on his channel such as Joey Chestnut,<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f6dGNmVL6A Satay Challenge Feat. Joey Chestnut]”. ''YouTube''. November 20, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Matt Stonie<ref>Matt Stonie. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ok1SuhPwbY Peanut Butter & Jelly WORLD RECORD Challenge (1-Minute)]”. ''YouTube''. September 27, 2019. Accessed on 25 October 2019.</ref> and Randy Santel<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORIaBw7h49Q Randy Santel vs Zermatt Neo - Biggest Burger in Singapore!]”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> with whom he has on-screen eating contests.		[[File:Zermatt Neo Kway Chap Mukbang.jpg\|thumb\|''The thumbnail for Zermatt Neo's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XJgMsfSDL8 Kway Chap mukbang] on YouTube. Photo from YouTube.'']]As of October 2020, Zermatt Neo has 200,000 subscribers on YouTube. The videos on Zermatt’s [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlUAff0s1IbMJlIDrw3TKQ YouTube channel] are of self-initiated food challenges,<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJE5HGW4jq4&t=185s Singapore Food Trail - 10,000 Calories Cheat Day Challenge!]”. ''YouTube''. February 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref><ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6PnBUOSas 200 Piece SUSHI CHALLENGE vs Pro Wrestlers! \| Eating with Friends Episode 2]”. ''YouTube''. May 11, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref><ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAauh5gLZwQ&t=68s INSANE CHEAT DAY CHALLENGE ft Sarah Ow \| Ultimate Singapore Food Trail!]”. ''YouTube''. June 18, 2019. </ref> menu item features of various food establishments<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoeb42cal04 Ultimate Pasta Mukbang at Pastamania Singapore!]”. August 29, 2018. Accessed on 30 October 2019.</ref> and collaborations with brands such as Eatigo and Grid Mobile.<ref>zermattneo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/By974qtnHKx/ Collaboration with Gird Mobile]”. ''Instagram''. June 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Zermatt occasionally features notable competitive eaters on his channel such as Joey Chestnut,<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f6dGNmVL6A Satay Challenge Feat. Joey Chestnut]”. ''YouTube''. November 20, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Matt Stonie<ref>Matt Stonie. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ok1SuhPwbY Peanut Butter & Jelly WORLD RECORD Challenge (1-Minute)]”. ''YouTube''. September 27, 2019. Accessed on 25 October 2019.</ref> and Randy Santel<ref>Zermatt Neo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORIaBw7h49Q Randy Santel vs Zermatt Neo - Biggest Burger in Singapore!]”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> with whom he has on-screen eating contests.

	==== Viral chicken rice video (2016) ====		====Viral chicken rice video (2016)====
	[[File:Zermatt Neo chicken rice.jpg\|thumb\|''Screengrabs from the viral 2016 video.'']]In the viral video, Zermatt finished a giant plate of chicken rice (1 entire roast chicken and 12 portions of rice) at a hawker centre in Bukit Batok in slightly under 30 minutes. The video garnered over 76,000 views on YouTube in a week.<ref name=":2" /> The Facebook video reposted by FLS was shared over 5,000 times within a few days and covered by local news sites like ''The Straits Times'' and ''MustShareNews''.<ref name=":9" /><ref>Peh, Min Hui. “[https://mustsharenews.com/competitive-eater-zermatt/ Watch: Guy Who Wolfed Down 4kg Of Chicken Rice Devour 5 Other Supersized Foods]”. ''Must Share News''. February 2, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Following the well-received feedback from the video, Zermatt continues to post videos of himself eating large amounts of food on YouTube. That same year, he was also featured guest on [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group\|TheSmartLocal]]'s YouTube channel. <div style="display:flex; justify-content:space-around; flex-wrap: wrap;">		[[File:Zermatt Neo chicken rice.jpg\|thumb\|''Screengrabs from the viral 2016 video.'']]In the viral video, Zermatt finished a giant plate of chicken rice (1 entire roast chicken and 12 portions of rice) at a hawker centre in Bukit Batok in slightly under 30 minutes. The video garnered over 76,000 views on YouTube in a week.<ref name=":2" /> The Facebook video reposted by FLS was shared over 5,000 times within a few days and covered by local news sites like ''The Straits Times'' and ''MustShareNews''.<ref name=":9" /><ref>Peh, Min Hui. “[https://mustsharenews.com/competitive-eater-zermatt/ Watch: Guy Who Wolfed Down 4kg Of Chicken Rice Devour 5 Other Supersized Foods]”. ''Must Share News''. February 2, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. </ref> Following the well-received feedback from the video, Zermatt continues to post videos of himself eating large amounts of food on YouTube. That same year, he was also featured guest on [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group\|TheSmartLocal]]'s YouTube channel. <div style="display:flex; justify-content:space-around; flex-wrap: wrap;">
	<div><youtube><nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWDz03nHw</nowiki></youtube>''Zermatt's guest feature on TheSmartLocal's "Singaporean's Try" segment in 2016.''		<div><youtube><nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWDz03nHw</nowiki></youtube>''Zermatt's guest feature on TheSmartLocal's "Singaporean's Try" segment in 2016.''

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	Zermatt Neo is a Singaporean competitive eater and YouTube personality. He is well-known in the competitive eating scene having won the 2017 Food League Singapore Competitive Eating Championship where he finished 92 pieces of chicken wings (approximately 1.37kg) in 8 minutes.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Food League contestant eats 92 wings in 8min”. ''The Straits Times''. January 8, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/food-league-contestant-eats-92-wings-in-8min </ref> As of 2019, Zermatt competes under Food League Singapore (FLS) - a food event organiser and talent management organisation.<ref>“Zermatt Neo”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zermatt-neo-b1a215b9/ </ref>		Zermatt Neo (born 24 December 1987) is a Singaporean competitive eater and YouTube personality. He is well-known in the competitive eating scene having won the 2017 Food League Singapore Competitive Eating Championship where he finished 92 pieces of chicken wings (approximately 1.37kg) in 8 minutes.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Food League contestant eats 92 wings in 8min”. ''The Straits Times''. January 8, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/food-league-contestant-eats-92-wings-in-8min </ref> As of 2019, Zermatt competes under Food League Singapore (FLS) - a food event organiser and talent management organisation.<ref>“Zermatt Neo”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zermatt-neo-b1a215b9/ </ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==

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