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

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.

Overseeing the contest was Nathan’s Hot Dog eating champion Miki Sudo. She holds the women’s world record for the most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes with 51, having accomplished the feat in 2024.

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

Chestnut, a 16-time Nathan's champion, still doesn't know where he stands ahead of this July's contest. Nathan's Hot Dog Eating champion Joey Chestnut sings autographs before the Lugnuts game ...

Legendary competitive eating champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut says he will return to Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, held annually on July 4th in Coney Island. "I'm thrilled to be ...

He beat his best personal best of 75, by just one hot dog - after downing 76 hotdogs ... "That is the heart of a lion and that is a champion in action,” said MC George Shea.

became the 10-time female champion by consuming 51 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. HERSHEY, Pa. — A qualifying event for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest will be held in ...

The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest ... but competitive eating’s biggest star doesn’t plan on participating in it for the second straight year. 16-time champion Joey Chestnut didn ...