Joey Chestnut was banned from the contest that made him famous after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based proteins. The 16-time champ returns to Coney Island on July 4th.

Joey Chestnut is back. The legendary competitive eater announced on Monday that he will be returning to the Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Chestnut, 41, was banned from the 2024 contest due to an endorsement with Impossible Foods,