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Fox News
15-05-2025
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UNC official avoids addressing whether Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, creates 'distractions'
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick appears to remain cemented in athletic director Lawrence R. "Bubba" Cunningham's good graces. Cunningham's department recently denied reports saying Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was effectively banned from UNC's athletics department and team buildings. On Tuesday, Cunningham shared some details about the working relationship he's built with the former NFL coach. "Bill's been great to work with," Cunningham told ESPN. "He talked about practicing like a pro, and he runs a professional organization that is teaching students how to be professional in all aspects of their life. He is a very determined, professional individual, and that's the way he carries himself and the way he conducts the program." While Cunningham was willing to go into detail about Belichick's football-related relationships, he was less forthcoming when questions were raised about Belichick's personal life. When Cunningham was asked a question suggesting Hudson's presence created "distractions," he sidestepped, saying, "Bill is an incredibly focused person." Cunningham made the comments the same day as Belichick's appearance on ESPN. During the interview, the six-time Super Bowl winner said his romance with Hudson is "off to the side." "It's a personal relationship, and she doesn't have anything to do with UNC football," Belichick said. The discussion also marked the 73-year-old's first televised interview since his infamous sitdown with "CBS News Sunday Morning." The interview was part of a promotional tour for Belichick's new book, "The Art of Winning — Lessons from My Life in Football." At times during the conversation, Hudson was accused of attempting to assert her control. Hudson also faced criticism over her reported involvement in North Carolina losing out on the opportunity to be featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks." According to The Athletic, Hudson played an "instrumental role" in HBO pulling the plug on the potential production of the UNC-focused docuseries. The report also noted that Hudson had asked to be "heavily involved with the project." Belichick has been publicly linked to the 24-year-old Hudson since 2023. In a statement released after the CBS interview, Belichick said he met Hudson on a flight in 2021. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Bill Belichick Supports Jordon Hudson at Miss Maine USA Pageant
Originally appeared on E! Online is standing by Jordon Hudson. As the 24-year-old competed in the Miss Maine USA pageant in Portland, Maine May 11, the University of North Carolina head coach was there to support her. In photos obtained by Page Six, the couple exited the Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay—where the competition was held—hand-in-hand. Jordon still sported her sparkly purple evening gown, along with a white sash with her hometown, Hancock, written on it. The former college cheerleader scored second runner-up in the competition, per the Portland Press Herald, after previously earning first runner-up in 2024. Meanwhile, Bill, 73, kept a low profile with his head down as he made his way through the parking garage with his girlfriend. The former NFL coach wore a simple black suit along with a maroon tie. The couple were also photographed leaving the premises in Bill's car, each with a smile on their face. Bill and Jordon's day out together comes shortly after the University of North Carolina shut down rumors that their football coach's girlfriend was banned from the university's sports facilities. More from E! Online Morgan Wallen Breaks Silence on His Abrupt SNL Exit Kate Gosselin Shares Rare Photos With Sextuplets on Their 21st Birthday Sean "Diddy" Combs' Daughters Jessie and D'Lila Combs Honor Late Mom Kim Porter 'She is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities,' the school said in a statement to E! News May 9. 'Jordon will continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichick's personal brand outside of his responsibilities for Carolina Football and the University.' And the couple were also embroiled in controversy last month when Bill issued a statement correcting how she was depicted in a CBS Mornings interview, during which she shut down a question about where the couple met. 'Jordon, with whom I share both a personal and professional relationship, stepped in to reiterate that point to help refocus the discussion,' Bill—who stated he had only agreed to speak about his book The Art of Winning — Lessons from My Life in Football—said in an April 30 statement. 'She was not deflecting any specific question or topic but simply doing her job to ensure the interview stayed on track.' For her part, Jordon also subtly defended herself on social media, reposting a user's reaction to the viral moment on X that read, 'Imagine a private person wanting to keep their private life private. Shocking.' Keep reading for more of Bill and Jordon's controversial moments... Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson Were Trolled at NFL Honors Over 48-Year Age GapJordon Hudson Revealed The Truth About How She and Bill Belichick MetJordon Hudson and Bill Belichick Sparked Engagement Rumors Over Super Bowl 2025 WeekendJordon Hudson Referenced Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly in Bill Belichick's Birthday TributeJordon Hudson Shut Down Relationship Question During InterviewBill Belichick's Daughter-in-Law Slammed Jordon Hudson Over Awkward Interview MomentJordon Hudson Was Rumored to Be Banned From UNC Football Facilities For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
03-05-2025
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Bill Belichick's Daughter-in-Law Slams His Girlfriend Jordon Hudson
Originally appeared on E! Online Jordon Hudson is facing criticism from Bill Belichick's inner circle. After Nikki Glaser defended the 24-year-old from backlash after she interrupted former General Manager of the New England Patriots' CBS Sunday Morning interview to shut down questions about their romance, Bill's daughter-in-law Jen Belichick spoke out condemning his girlfriend's actions. Under a clip of Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman discussing the matter on their Dudes on Dudes with Gronk and Jules podcast, Nikki shared her support for Jordon, arguing that "she was jumping into that conversation during the interview just like any PR person would jump in when there's an unnecessary question." But Jen didn't agree with that explanation, responding to the comedian's comment shortly after, "Publicists act in a professional manner and don't 'storm' off set delaying an interview." Controversy surrounding the interview began on April 28, when Jordon cut in to Bill's interview to say "not talking about this" when host Tony Dokoupil asked questions about their relationship. And while she was not shown on camera storming off set, the clip did pan to her when she made the comment, to which Tony responded, "No?" and Hudson replied the same. More from E! Online Kyle Richards' Daughter Sophia Shows 'Dramatic' Hair Loss After Taking Mounjaro Prince Harry Shares Hope for 'Reconciliation' With Royal Family Amid Estrangement Prince Harry Reveals Why King Charles III "Won't Speak" to Him Following the interview, Bill—who went public with his relationship with Jordon in 2024 after meeting in 2021—defended his girlfriend, agreeing with her choice to end discussion about the topic. "I agreed to speak with CBS Sunday Morning to promote my new book, The Art of Winning — Lessons from My Life in Football," the University of North Carolina coach, 73, said in an April 30 statement provided to E! News. "Prior to this interview, I clearly communicated with my publicist at Simon & Schuster that any promotional interviews I participated in would agree to focus solely on the contents of the book." He added, "After this occurred several times, Jordon, with whom I share both a personal and professional relationship, stepped in to reiterate that point to help refocus the discussion." For more stars who've been candid about their age gap relationships, keep reading... Sarah Paulson & Holland TaylorHeidi Klum & Tom KaulitzPriyanka Chopra & Nick JonasSam Taylor-Johnson & Aaron Taylor-JohnsonMichael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-JonesDennis Quaid & Laura SavoieHilaria Baldwin & Alec BaldwinFelicity Blunt & Stanley TucciOli Green & Sienna MillerJeff Goldblum & Emilie LivingstonRosie Huntington-Whiteley & Jason StathamDavid Foster & Katharine McPheeKristin Cavallari & Mark EstesAmal Clooney & George ClooneyNick Viall & Natalie Joy For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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CBS dispute with Bill Belichick latest controversy to hit embattled network
Bill Belichick's back-and-forth with CBS News over his girlfriend Jordon Hudson shutting down a question about their relationship became the latest dispute for the network, as CBS and Paramount are also battling a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump. The former New England Patriots coach, now head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team, spoke to "CBS News Sunday Morning" about his new book, and was asked by CBS host Tony Dokoupil about how he and Hudson met. Hudson, who was sitting off to the side as Belichick was questioned, shut down the question about their relationship and said, "not talking about this." After the moment was widely criticized, Belichick released a statement, accusing the network of creating a "false narrative" with "selectively edited clips." CBS News fired back at Belichick on Wednesday. Bill Belichick's Relationship With Jordon Hudson Thrust Into National Spotlight After Awkward Interview "When we agreed to speak with Mr. Belichick, it was for a wide-ranging interview," CBS' statement read. "There were no preconditions or limitations to this conversation. This was confirmed repeatedly with his publisher before the interview took place and after it was completed." Read On The Fox News App CBS News published a lengthy article on the interview, which included discussion about the book and his football career. The show's X account published a clip focused on Hudson's interruption. "I agreed to speak with 'CBS Sunday Morning' to promote my new book, 'The Art of Winning — Lessons from My Life in Football.' Prior to this interview, I clearly communicated with my publicist at Simon & Schuster that any promotional interviews I participated in would agree to focus solely on the contents of the book," Belichick said in his statement. The coach said in the statement that he was surprised when non-book-related topics were introduced and said Hudson jumped in to reiterate that the discussion was supposed to be about the book. "She was not deflecting any specific question or topic but simply doing her job to ensure the interview stayed on track. Some of the clips make it appear as though we were avoiding the question of how we met, but we have been open about the fact that Jordon and I met on a flight to Palm Beach in 2021," he said. '60 Minutes' Producer Defiant As Cbs Parent Company Mulls Settling Trump Lawsuit: 'I Will Not Apologize' "The final eight-minute segment does not reflect the productive 35-minute conversation we had, which covered a wide range of topics related to my career. Instead, it presents selectively edited clips and stills from just a few minutes of the interview to suggest a false narrative — that Jordon was attempting to control the conversation — which is simply not true," the statement added. Dokoupil faced internal backlash at CBS after a contentious interview he did with anti-Israel author Ta-Nehisi Coates in October 2024. The CBS anchor pressed the author on his book, which he said read like something you would find in "the backpack of an extremist," as well as whether he felt Israel had a right to exist. CBS staffers were upset by the grilling from Dokoupil and network leadership, according to the Free Press, concluded that the interview did not meet the company's "editorial standards." Paramount CEO Shari Redstone later acknowledged CBS made a "mistake" in its response. "As hard as it was, frankly, for me to go against the company, because I love this company, and I believe in it, and I think we have a great, great executive team, I think they made a mistake here," Redstone said during a panel discussion in October 2024. Cbs Boss Backs News Network Leadership After Parent Company Chair Disapproved Its Handling Of Tony Dokoupil CBS' parent company, Paramount Global, was sued by Trump ahead of the 2024 election over a "60 Minutes" interview they did with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump is seeking $20 billion in a lawsuit against CBS, alleging election interference over its handling of the interview. The president accused CBS of aiding his 2024 Democratic opponent through deceptive editing just weeks before the presidential election. Paramount Global agreed to mediation, signaling the courtroom showdown would result in a settlement. The raw transcript of the interview, which the network released in February 2025, showed CBS News had aired only the first half of her response to "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker's question about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not "listening" to the Biden administration in a preview clip that aired on "Face the Nation," but aired only the second half of her response during a primetime special on the network. "As the full transcript shows, we edited the interview to ensure that as much of the vice president's answers to 60 Minutes' many questions were included in our original broadcast while fairly representing those answers. 60 Minutes' hard-hitting questions of the vice president speak for themselves," CBS News said when they released the transcript. '60 Minutes' Asks Harris Whether It Was A 'Mistake' For Biden Admin To Go Soft On Border, Vp Repeatedly Dodges There was speculation Paramount was hoping to settle the suit ahead of a planned merger with Skydance Media in hopes of preventing potential retribution by the FCC, which has the authority to halt the multibillion-dollar transaction. Trump feuded with "60 Minutes" while running for re-election in 2020 as well, and released a video of his full interview with Lesley Stahl, conducted in October of that year, which he described at the time as a "vicious attempted 'takeout.'" Trump declined to do a "60 Minutes" interview during the 2024 election, citing Stahl's dismissal of the Hunter Biden laptop scandal during the 2020 interview. Top '60 Minutes' Producer Resigns From Show, Cites Lack Of Independence CBS was also accused of editing a clip of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., during an exchange between the Florida governor and a reporter aired on "60 Minutes" in April 2021. Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi accused DeSantis of a "pay-for-play" scheme over allegations that he rewarded Publix, a Florida supermarket chain, with COVID vaccines after the company made a sizable donation to his campaign. "That's a fake narrative," DeSantis said during the interview. Conservative writer A.G. Hamilton pointed out at the time that the CBS program "cut out several minutes" of the governor's comments explaining what led to the deal with Publix. "First of all, the first pharmacies that had [the vaccine] were CVS and Walgreens, and they had a long-term care mission, so they were going to the long-term care facilities. They got the vaccine in the middle of December. They started going to the long-term care facilities the third week in December to do LTCs," DeSantis told Alfonsi. "So that was their mission. That was very important, and we trusted them to do that. As we got into January, we wanted to expand the distribution points," he added. CBS stood by the reporting despite the criticism it received from two local Democrats in addition to Publix and DeSantis rejecting the narrative. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture CBS News did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos, Joseph Wulfsohn and Brian Flood contributed to this article source: CBS dispute with Bill Belichick latest controversy to hit embattled network
Fox News
02-05-2025
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- Fox News
CBS dispute with Bill Belichick latest controversy to hit embattled network
Bill Belichick's back-and-forth with CBS News over his girlfriend Jordon Hudson shutting down a question about their relationship became the latest dispute for the network, as CBS and Paramount are also battling a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump. The former New England Patriots coach, now head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team, spoke to "CBS News Sunday Morning" about his new book, and was asked by CBS host Tony Dokoupil about how he and Hudson met. Hudson, who was sitting off to the side as Belichick was questioned, shut down the question about their relationship and said, "not talking about this." After the moment was widely criticized, Belichick released a statement, accusing the network of creating a "false narrative" with "selectively edited clips." CBS News fired back at Belichick on Wednesday. "When we agreed to speak with Mr. Belichick, it was for a wide-ranging interview," CBS' statement read. "There were no preconditions or limitations to this conversation. This was confirmed repeatedly with his publisher before the interview took place and after it was completed." CBS News published a lengthy article on the interview, which included discussion about the book and his football career. The show's X account published a clip focused on Hudson's interruption. "I agreed to speak with 'CBS Sunday Morning' to promote my new book, 'The Art of Winning — Lessons from My Life in Football.' Prior to this interview, I clearly communicated with my publicist at Simon & Schuster that any promotional interviews I participated in would agree to focus solely on the contents of the book," Belichick said in his statement. The coach said in the statement that he was surprised when non-book-related topics were introduced and said Hudson jumped in to reiterate that the discussion was supposed to be about the book. "She was not deflecting any specific question or topic but simply doing her job to ensure the interview stayed on track. Some of the clips make it appear as though we were avoiding the question of how we met, but we have been open about the fact that Jordon and I met on a flight to Palm Beach in 2021," he said. "The final eight-minute segment does not reflect the productive 35-minute conversation we had, which covered a wide range of topics related to my career. Instead, it presents selectively edited clips and stills from just a few minutes of the interview to suggest a false narrative — that Jordon was attempting to control the conversation — which is simply not true," the statement added. Dokoupil faced internal backlash at CBS after a contentious interview he did with anti-Israel author Ta-Nehisi Coates in October 2024. The CBS anchor pressed the author on his book, which he said read like something you would find in "the backpack of an extremist," as well as whether he felt Israel had a right to exist. CBS staffers were upset by the grilling from Dokoupil and network leadership, according to the Free Press, concluded that the interview did not meet the company's "editorial standards." Paramount CEO Shari Redstone later acknowledged CBS made a "mistake" in its response. "As hard as it was, frankly, for me to go against the company, because I love this company, and I believe in it, and I think we have a great, great executive team, I think they made a mistake here," Redstone said during a panel discussion in October 2024. CBS' parent company, Paramount Global, was sued by Trump ahead of the 2024 election over a "60 Minutes" interview they did with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump is seeking $20 billion in a lawsuit against CBS, alleging election interference over its handling of the interview. The president accused CBS of aiding his 2024 Democratic opponent through deceptive editing just weeks before the presidential election. Paramount Global agreed to mediation, signaling the courtroom showdown would result in a settlement. The raw transcript of the interview, which the network released in February 2025, showed CBS News had aired only the first half of her response to "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker's question about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not "listening" to the Biden administration in a preview clip that aired on "Face the Nation," but aired only the second half of her response during a primetime special on the network. "As the full transcript shows, we edited the interview to ensure that as much of the vice president's answers to 60 Minutes' many questions were included in our original broadcast while fairly representing those answers. 60 Minutes' hard-hitting questions of the vice president speak for themselves," CBS News said when they released the transcript. There was speculation Paramount was hoping to settle the suit ahead of a planned merger with Skydance Media in hopes of preventing potential retribution by the FCC, which has the authority to halt the multibillion-dollar transaction. Trump feuded with "60 Minutes" while running for re-election in 2020 as well, and released a video of his full interview with Lesley Stahl, conducted in October of that year, which he described at the time as a "vicious attempted 'takeout.'" Trump declined to do a "60 Minutes" interview during the 2024 election, citing Stahl's dismissal of the Hunter Biden laptop scandal during the 2020 interview. CBS was also accused of editing a clip of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., during an exchange between the Florida governor and a reporter aired on "60 Minutes" in April 2021. Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi accused DeSantis of a "pay-for-play" scheme over allegations that he rewarded Publix, a Florida supermarket chain, with COVID vaccines after the company made a sizable donation to his campaign. "That's a fake narrative," DeSantis said during the interview. Conservative writer A.G. Hamilton pointed out at the time that the CBS program "cut out several minutes" of the governor's comments explaining what led to the deal with Publix. "First of all, the first pharmacies that had [the vaccine] were CVS and Walgreens, and they had a long-term care mission, so they were going to the long-term care facilities. They got the vaccine in the middle of December. They started going to the long-term care facilities the third week in December to do LTCs," DeSantis told Alfonsi. "So that was their mission. That was very important, and we trusted them to do that. As we got into January, we wanted to expand the distribution points," he added. CBS stood by the reporting despite the criticism it received from two local Democrats in addition to Publix and DeSantis rejecting the narrative. CBS News did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
