It will mark Chestnut’s 20th appearance. He’s won 16 times and holds the world record of eating 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. Though in the case of Joey Chestnut, it may be that absence makes the heart ...

Champion eater Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest after being banned ...

Joey Chestnut wrote on social media “thrilled to be returning” to the competition that was “a huge part of my life.” ...

Joey Chestnut is returning to Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 following last year's "ban." ...

Joey Chestnut is set to return and defend his title at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hotdog eating contest, celebrating a cherished American tradition.

JOEY Chestnut rose to fame in 2007 after he dethroned six-time defending champ Takeru Kobayashi at the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.