Takeru Kobayashi is a legendary competitive eater, but don't expect him at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on the Fourth of July.

After a year away from the competition he's become synonymous with, Joey Chestnut is back to compete in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Joey Chestnut is Michael Jordan, Barry Bonds, Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady or whatever you GOAT you want to compare him to when it comes to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eat

Joey Chestnut is back on top of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, winning his 17th Mustard Belt in 20 years after being banned from the annual Fourth of July competition on Coney Island last year over a contract dispute.

Sudo captured her 11th title, defending her 2024 win, as Chestnut made a triumphant comeback after last year's ban.

There's a reason Joey Chestnut is the GOAT of guzzling hot dogs. Chestnut consumed an incredible 70.5 hot dogs and bun Friday to capture his 17th win at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. The win marked his first since Chestnut was banned from the competition in 2024 due to sponsorship issues.

Six-time hot-dog eating champion Takeru Kobayashi explains why he won't be at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island, this fourth of July. Chris Hardesty reports on the dispute with his contract with Major League Eating.