Sixteen-time hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest this Fourth of ...

The 16-time champion is back in the competition after a one-year hiatus from the famous event on Coney Island.

Joey Chestnut says he will return to this year's contest after he was barred from competing last year amid a sponsorship disagreement.

Chestnut announced the news on his social media, writing, “I’m thrilled to be returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July ...

Chestnut was barred from the 2024 competition over a contract with Impossible Foods, which sells plant-based hot dogs.

In 2024, the Westfield resident was not invited to the annual Fourth of July competition after signing a deal with the ...

On Monday, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the Vallejo-raised competitive eater, announced his return to Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating ...

Joey Chestnut will return to Coney Island for the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this Fourth of July. The legendary ...

Joey Chestnut said he will compete in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest July 4 after being barred last year due to a contractual dispute.