Bill Belichick claims Jordon Hudson ‘doesn't have anything to do with UNC football' in first TV interview since CBS debacle
The new UNC football coach, 73, briefly touched upon his relationship with Hudson, a former college cheerleader, during a discussion about the upcoming season, his first coaching at the collegiate level.
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'That's really off to the side, it's a personal relationship. She doesn't have anything to do with UNC football,' Belichick said when asked about Hudson, adding he's 'excited' to be back in coaches meetings.
The coach's relationship with Jordon Hudson has continued to dominate headlines. Getty Images
Belichick, who parted ways with the Patriots last January after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl wins, has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks following a disastrous appearance on CBS last month to promote his new book, 'The Art of Winning.'
When the interview pivoted to Belichick's relationship with Hudson, she shut down the question.
'We're not talking about this,' Hudson told Tony Dokoupil.
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The Miss Maine USA contestant first crossed paths with Belichick on a plane in 2021 — three years before the pair went public with their romance.
Bill Belichick appeared on ESPN's 'SportsCenter' on May 13, 2025. X
Jordon Hudson punted a question about how she and Bill Belichick met during a CBS interview in April 2025. CBS
Since Belichick was named coach of the Tar Heels last December, Hudson has been a presence in Chapel Hill and was even filmed on the field during a spring practice.
Rumors have recently surfaced that she's been barred from UNC facilities, a claim the university disputed in a statement to The Post last week.
Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson made their relationship public in 2024. Getty Images for Fanatics
'While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities. Jordon will continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichick's personal brand outside of his responsibilities for Carolina Football and the University,' the statement read.
Bill Belichick is preparing for his first season as football coach at UNC. Getty Images
On Friday, former ESPN personality Pablo Torre alleged on his 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' program that there is 'deep worry' from Belichick's family over how Hudson is impacting his legacy.
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There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill's legacy, reputation — everything he has built and worked for over decades,' a Belichick family source told Torre.
Belichick signed a five-year, $50 million contract with the Tar Heels earlier this year.
Amid the recent scrutiny surrounding the relationship, chatter has pivoted to Belichick's buyout clause with UNC, which drops from $10 million to $1 million on June 1.
UNC has not won a championship since 1980.
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