Joey Chestnut simply introduced he’ll be competing within the Nathan’s Scorching Canine Consuming Contest this 12 months … formally ending his beef with the annual Fourth of July custom.

“I am thrilled to be returning to the Nathan’s Well-known Fourth of July Scorching Canine Consuming Contest,” Jaws stated minutes in the past. “This occasion means the world to me. It’s a cherished custom, a celebration of American tradition, and an enormous a part of my life.”

As we beforehand reported, the world’s hottest eater didn’t take part within the 2024 contest attributable to his sponsorship with Not possible Meals … with Chestnut and Main League Consuming disagreeing on whether or not it went in opposition to the principles.

Chestnut — a 16-time sizzling canine champion — addressed the drama in his assertion … saying, “Whereas I’ve and proceed to associate with a wide range of firms, together with some within the plant-based house, these relationships have been by no means a battle with my love for warm canines. To be clear: Nathan’s is the one sizzling canine firm I’ve ever labored with.”

“I respect that there have been variations in interpretation, however I’m grateful we’ve been capable of finding widespread floor,” he added.

“I am excited to be again on the Coney Island stage, doing what I reside to do, and celebrating the Fourth of July with sizzling canines in my arms!”

This all strains up with what we have been informed final week — that either side badly needed Chestnut again on board for 2025.

The man who received final 12 months — Patrick Bertoletti — informed us it did not really feel proper with out Jaws round … and he would like to see his buddy on stage subsequent month, although it meant he’d in all probability lose his mustard belt within the course of.

Bertoletti ate 58 tube steaks to win all of it final 12 months … and Joey downed 83 in a one-on-one together with his longtime rival, Takeru Kobayashi, weeks later.