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.

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.

It doesn’t get much more American than this. Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, will return ...

The day before Joey Chestnut usurped his own popcorn eating world record — devouring 42 24-ounce servings of popcorn in eight ...

After a dispute sidelined him last year, Coney Island’s top dog is back to reclaim his crown at the annual Fourth of July hot ...

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

Joey Chestnut says he will return to this year's contest after he was barred from competing last year amid a sponsorship disagreement.

Joey Chestnut is currently in talks with Major League Eating to compete in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this year.

In addition, Major League Eating will host a world record attempt for pulled pork slider consumption at 4:15 PM on Saturday. Top-ranked competitive eaters including Patrick Bertoletti (@ ...