Champion eater Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest after being banned last year. “This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life,” he said in an X post Monday.

Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this July 4. The competitive eater made the announcement Monday on social media.