After a year away from the competition he's become synonymous with, Joey Chestnut is back to compete in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

This year will see the return of crowd-favorite and hot dog contest record-holder Joey Chestnut after he was unable to participate in 2024 due to a deal he had with a Nathan’s competitor. The 16-time Nathan’s champion previously represented Impossible Foods, which offers a plant-based hot dog option.

This year's Fourth of July staple welcomes back 15-time men's champ Joey Chestnut, who is the prohibitive favorite ahead of 2024 winner Patrick Bertoletti.