Joey Chestnut, known as a competitive eating legend, will make a comeback to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025 after missing the event in 2024 due to a sponsorship conflict involving plant-based meats. He recently faced off against rival Takeru Kobayashi, achieving an unofficial world record by consuming 83 hot dogs. Chestnut expressed his excitement about returning to the renowned July Fourth contest, emphasizing its significance in American culture and the resolution of past miscommunication with Nathan's.
"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. It's a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life."
"While I have and continue to partner with a variety of companies, including some in the plant-based space, those relationships were never a conflict with my love for hot dogs."
"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!"
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