We would love nothing more than to have him at [the contest] which he has dominated for years.”
The organization later walked back the ban, although Mr. Chestnut has said he will not return to the annual Coney Island contest without an apology, according to the AP.
With Joey Chestnut banned, Patrick Bertoletti scarfs 58 hot dogs to win annual Nathan's contest
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