Chomping Champion Joey Chestnut to Return to 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest After 2024 Dispute

Chomping champion Joey Chestnut to return to 4th of July hot dog eating contest after 2024 dispute

16-time hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut says he will return to this year's contest after he was barred from competing last year amid a sponsorship disagreement.

Joey Chestnut: 5 Things to Know About the Record-Breaking Hot Dog Eating Champion

After being sidelined from Nathan’s 2024 contest, Joey Chestnut remains a force in the competitive eating world. Learn more about the competitive hot dog eater here.

Joey Chestnut announces comeback at Nathan's 2025 Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut announced his return to the famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in a post on X on Monday.

Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is making a return appearance at this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest

Joey Chestnut Makes Major Announcement About Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut has announced his triumphant return to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after sitting out last year’s competition over a stand-off about vegan meat. “This event means the world to me,” Chestnut, 41, shared via Instagram on Monday, June 16. “It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life.” Chestnut was banned from competing in last year’s hot dog eating contest, held annually on July 4, …

Chestnut returning to Nathan's hot dog contest

Joey Chestnut, competitive eating legend, announced Monday that he is returning to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest after a one-year hiatus from the annual Fourth of July event.