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

Joey Chestnut announced that he'll return to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025 following his 2024 ban in a social media post on Monday.

Chestnut is a major-league competitive eater who has won the Nathan’s competition a record 16 times ― including in 2022 and 2023, when he ate 63 and 62 dogs, respectively.