No, Chestnut is not a vegan, but he signed a deal with Impossible Foods last year, which makes plant-based substitutions for food products that normally contain meat. Chestnut is back for the 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, where he put down 62 beef hot dogs the last time he won the event in 2023.

Joey Chestnut, 16-time champion of the Nathan’s annual Fourth of July event, returned after being banned last year because of an endorsement deal.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest returns a familiar face in Joey Chestnut. Here is how to watch on TV and stream with live updates.