Joey Chestnut is set to return to the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, expressing his excitement on social media. After being banned last year due to a sponsorship dispute, he acknowledges the event's significance in his life. Despite partnerships with plant-based brands, he emphasizes that Nathan's remains his sole hot dog affiliation. Last year, Patrick Bertoletti won while Chestnut was absent. Holding the record for 76 hot dogs, Chestnut looks forward to competing again and celebrating America’s traditions on Coney Island this Fourth of July.
I'm thrilled to be returning to the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. This event means the world to me.
I respect that there were differences in interpretation, but I'm grateful we've been able to find common ground.
I'm excited to be back on the Coney Island stage, doing what I live to do, and celebrating the Fourth of July with hot dogs in my hands!
While he was out last year, Patrick Bertoletti took home the win by eating 58 hot dogs, four behind Chestnut's winning total of 62 hot dogs in 2023.
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