Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is making a return appearance at this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

Joey Chestnut will return to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest this Fourth of July in Coney Island, Brooklyn.Chestnut, who had been the reigning and defending 16-time hot dog eating champion,

Chestnut announced on his @joeyjaws X account he is “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.”