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Boston Globe
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Jordon Hudson, with Bill Belichick in attendance, finishes third in Miss Maine USA pageant
Advertisement She lost out to Bangor's Shelby Howell, who will compete in the Miss USA pageant and reap other rewards that come with the state title. Anne Baldridge, last year's winner, spoke Sunday about how her win 'catapulted her career,' opening doors for modeling contracts as well as opportunities working with brands and magazines. Jordon Hudson was one of 17 contestants for the Miss Maine USA title this weekend, and figured prominently in the pageant's program. Nicole Yang/Globe Staff That prize package seems right up Hudson's alley, given her previously demonstrated interest in finding the spotlight. This past February, Throughout the various portions of the competition — introductions, swimsuit, evening gown, and Q&A — Hudson never received the loudest cheers. Her support group was very small in comparison to the flocks of family and friends for the other 17 contestants, with only Belichick and her father, Heath Hudson, sitting front row. Advertisement Still, she drew plenty of interest. Reporters and photographers from the New York Post, New York Times, People magazine, Washington Post, and more national outlets attended the two-day event. Paparazzi staked out the Holiday Inn's otherwise unremarkable lobby. The pageant's website also crashed Sunday morning and remained unavailable throughout the competition because of overwhelming traffic. A spokeswoman for the Clemente Organization, which produces the Miss Maine USA and Miss Maine Teen USA pageants, said the media interest in this year's competition was the same as in years past. That comment is certainly hard to believe. Jordon Hudson, competing as Miss Hancock USA, won the style award as 'the girl who best expressed her individuality and personality through her wardrobe, hair, and makeup choices.' Clemente Organization The interest in Hudson and her relationship spiked following Belichick defended Hudson with Ex-ESPN writer Pablo Torre Hudson, however, has remained uncharacteristically quiet since. Her last post on Instagram teases the aforementioned statement following the CBS interview. Hudson typically updated her profile multiple times per week — not only with photos of her and Belichick, but responses to negative comments about her or their relationship. Advertisement But Hudson has yet to publicly address the latest series of events, so it's hard not to interpret her comments Sunday through the lens of what's happened the past two weeks. 'I'm feeling an immense amount of pride right now,' Hudson said when emcee Sal Malafronte asked how she was doing this weekend, before briefly holding back tears. 'I'm hoping that anybody who's watching this finds the strength to push through whatever it is that they're going through and embodies that hate never wins.' After the competition concluded, only Howell and Seacoast's Jazmine Werner, winner of the Miss Maine Teen USA pageant, spoke to the media. Other contestants could not answer questions, with some saying organizers told them any interviews would be considered a breach of contract. During the brief availability with Howell and Werner, a Clemente spokeswoman shut down multiple questions, including one about Belichick's attendance. Hudson did receive the pageant's 'style award' — voted on by staff and given to 'the girl who best expressed her individuality and personality through her wardrobe, hair, and makeup choices.' The pageant staff also votes on 'Miss Photogenic,' while the contestants vote on 'Miss Congeniality.' The crystal trophy apparently didn't mean much to Hudson, who never picked it up before leaving the ballroom. Maybe she's learned from her boyfriend, Nicole Yang can be reached at
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Announces She's Competing for Miss Maine USA 2025
Jordon Hudson has her eye on the prize. Bill Belichick's girlfriend announced on Wednesday, April 9 that she will be competing in Miss Maine USA 2025, sharing the news on Instagram alongside two photos wearing a dress with a sash and crown. "Happy International Pageant Day 👑✨," she began her caption. "I couldn't think of a better day to share with the world that I will be competing for Miss Maine USA 2025; representing my hometown Hancock. 🫶🏼💜 [insert mussel shell emoji]." The first photo in the carousel of images featured a crowned Hudson dressed in a green gown with a silver and white sash that read "Miss Hancock USA" on the front. She posed powerfully, putting her hands on her hips and staring into the camera. Related: Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Wades into Politics with Personal Plea to Trump The second image featured Hudson wearing a purple tulle dress and star-adorned crown atop her head as she smiled and posed. According to the Miss Maine USA website, the pageant is produced by the Clemente Organization and its founders Laurie Clemente and her husband Anthony. They also run the state pageant in Massachusetts. "The Clemente Organization stresses the importance of good sportsmanship, a strong sense of character, and building friendships, and provides a forum for young woman to reach their goals in a positive environment," per the site. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Hudson, who's been dating Belichick, 72, for over two years, is a former Bridgewater State University cheerleader. She has been vocal about her love for her hometown on social media, in addition to her political beliefs. In early March, Hudson issued a 'plea' in an open letter to the White House and Donald Trump, asking the president to reconsider the recent decision to cut the federally funded Maine Sea Grant. 'I am Jordon and I speak for the fishermen,' she wrote in part on Instagram in a lengthy caption. 'I speak for the fishermen, for the fishermen who have no voice.' Hudson has been a longtime champion of the fishing industry. During Super Bowl weekend in February, Hudson exclusively spoke to PEOPLE about her 'nautical family history.' Related: Who Is Bill Belichick's Girlfriend? All About Jordon Hudson Hudson said she wanted to bring awareness about the plight of fishermen in her Maine hometown. She was wearing a blue sequin dress with a coral reef design and carrying a lobster bag that read 'Save Maine Fishermen," at the time. The former New England Patriots coach began seeing Hudson in early 2023 after his split from Linda Holliday, his girlfriend of 16 years. The two reportedly first met in February 2021 while Hudson was still in college. Belichick and Hudson's relationship was made public in June 2024. Six months later, they made their red carpet debut at a gala for the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Read the original article on People
