The Michael Jordan of hot-dog eating is making his return to the biggest stage after a brief hiatus. Joey Chestnut announced he will return to take part in the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest after he was banned from the event in 2024.
Chestnut made the announcement on Instagram, saying he was “thrilled” to be back at the event.
Chestnut is the biggest and most dominant name in the hot-dog eating game. He won the Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest every year from 2016 to 2023. He missed out on the event in 2024 due to a partnership with Impossible Foods.
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