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Fox News
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Maine fishermen support Jordon Hudson after he advocacy during pageant: 'Together, we persevere'
The Maine Coast Fisherman's Association praised Jordon Hudson for her advocacy during the Miss Maine USA pageant earlier this month. Support for Maine fishermen appeared to be close to Hudson's heart. She has championed their cause, not only in the pageant, but also thanked Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and the Trump administration for its renegotiation of the Maine Sea Grant funding. "Advocating for Maine's commercial fisherman takes many forms, and sometimes it walks across a stage in heels wearing a bikini," the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association wrote on its Instagram Stories on Monday. "Jordon Hudson is helping shine a spotlight on Maine fishing communities in ways we never imagined, from the stage to the working waterfront. "We're grateful for voices like Jordon's that remind us advocacy doesn't always look the same, but it always matters. Together, we persevere." Hudson was asked during the Miss Maine USA pageant a moment in life she would want to go back to. She said she wished she could be transported back to her family's fishing boat. "I think about this often because there's a mass exodus for fishermen occurring in the rural areas of Maine, and I don't want to see more fishermen leave this place," she said, via Mass Live. "As your next Miss Maine USA, I would make a point to go to communities … to go into the government and advocate for these people so that they don't have to think about these memories as a past moment." Hudson's parents owned a fishing business, Frenchman's Bay Fisheries, in Maine. However, after the area they used to fish, Taunton Bay, was closed off to fishing by the state in 2000, their business eventually went bankrupt years later. Her family's ship reportedly suffered damage and couldn't afford repairs. The family attempted to lobby the state and local legislatures to ease up on regulations that impeded the fishing industry, and eventually the closure of their business. The family eventually moved to Massachusetts. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Jordon Hudson sends message with new outfit at Maine beauty pageant after Bill Belichick's appearance
Jordon Hudson was all smiles and proved she really is a 'believer in the secondhand market' as she donned her lobster themed SuperBowl outfit for the final day of the Miss Maine contest. The 24-year-old beamed as she posed with her customized lobster bag - bedazzled to spell out "Save Maine Fishermen" in black rhinestones. Hudson, a former cheerleader, thanked fans who told her she looked stunning, and waved as she strutted her stuff ahead of the final rounds of the contest. She wore the same blue sequin dress with coral reef designs while attending Sports Illustrated 's Super Bowl event in February – with her glam inspired by her 'nautical family history'. The brunette bought both the dress and bag from Facebook Marketplace, and looked confident ahead of the final day of the Miss Maine contest in Portland, Maine. Speaking about her outfit in February, she said: 'I have a message that pays homage to my family and a message that I'd like to put out there and give a little bit of recognition to the fishermen in Maine. 'They need help, and hopefully through fashion, we can bring awareness to the fact that fishermen and lobstermen in Maine are struggling.' 'I'd like to use this national platform to bring attention to a small town issue. They need help, and hopefully through fashion, we can bring awareness to the fact that fishermen and lobstermen in Maine are struggling' 'I really believe in the secondhand market,' Hudson added, joking that it's 'better for the environment' and for her wallet. Hudson is preparing to strut her stuff on stage again, after Belichick, 73, swapped the sidelines for the front row to support his girlfriend. Hudson winked at her older beau from the stage as he watched her stun in a gold minidress as she hit the stage to introduce herself to cheers. He was welcomed by organizers keen to get a glimpse of the NFL legend, who was sat away from Hudson's family - close by a side exit for a quick getaway. The second runner up in 2024 confidently put her long legs on display during the preliminary swimsuit round, representing her hometown of Hancock. Her confidence comes after revealed that the brunette came close to dropping out of the contest amid being accused of 'controlling' her older lover. Sources close to the 'headstrong' 24-year-old cheerleader revealed that she had been thinking about dropping out after the disastrous CBS interview aired of her interrupting on behalf of 49-years-older beau. Hudson has been under siege for her role in their relationship for close to two weeks, in the run up to the contest in Portland, Maine. Those close to the brunette confirmed to that the backlash did make her consider dropping out, but her appetite to win after narrowly losing in 2024 meant she couldn't step away. One source told 'All the girls were so worried about her, they're all friends and she's been so quiet all week. 'It's not like her to not post on social media or be out of touch with everyone for that long. At the event in Portland, Maine, the beauty queen was spotted carrying a $3,500 Dior handbag, and she strutted on stage in her bikini to Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan. It remains to be seen whether Hudson will go one better than last year and win the competition, with the final results being revealed on Sunday. She could go on to compete in Miss USA 2025 if she wins the Miss Maine crown, and is no doubt hoping that her second bid will win her the top spot. It comes after reports that Belichick's family is 'digging into' Hudson, with fears she could tear down 'everything he's built,' despite the pair insisting their relationship is a happy one. The cringeworthy CBS interview sparked an outpouring of dismay around the relationship, from friends publicly vowing to intervene on Belichick's behalf to former players he coached questioning his sanity. Earlier Saturday, Hudson had been spotted wearing a green outfit for the Miss Maine pageant Belichick, exclusively reported, was not massively concerned by the backlash but it has now emerged that he is resuming his book tour with subtle signs that he might think he is better off without Hudson. Page Six claims that Belichick was joined by Brandon Faber, the former vice-president of communications at the Chicago Bears, instead of Hudson. 'Cooler heads may be starting to prevail,' Page Six quoted a source as saying. 'Her influence may be waning.' Belichick hit out at CBS as the backlash at Hudson intensified as a result of their interview. He accused CBS of using 'selectively edited clips' that have made Hudson the subject of ongoing ridicule. 'I repeatedly expressed to the reporter, Tony Dokoupil, and the producers that I preferred to keep the conversation centered on the book,' Belichick said.
