The 16-time champ was absent from the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating contest in 2024 because of a contractual dispute, but was cleared to compete next month.

Champion eater Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest after being banned last year. “This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a ...

WASHINGTON — Competitive eating icon Joey Chestnut is returning to Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog contest after a one-year ...