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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bill Belichick's alleged engagement to 24-year-old Jordon Hudson raises eyebrows after ring photo surfaces
Belichick's rumored engagement sparks NFL buzz (Image via: Getty Images) Bill Belichick has always kept his private life out of the spotlight—until now. The NFL world is abuzz with speculation after the 72-year-old coaching legend's much-younger girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was photographed sporting what appears to be an engagement ring. The image, snapped at Raleigh-Durham International Airport and reported by TMZ Sports, has sparked a media frenzy, with fans and critics alike asking: Is Belichick really heading down the aisle? Boat Names and Diamond Rings: Bill Belichick hinting at a major life change The speculation didn't start overnight. The same dazzling ring was first noticed back in April during the couple's appearance at a high-profile luncheon in New York City. At the time, it raised eyebrows but now, with multiple sightings and fresh details emerging, the engagement rumors have reached a boiling point. Fueling the fire further is the curious case of Belichick's famously named boat. Previously called 'VIII Rings' in tribute to his eight Super Bowl victories, the vessel now reportedly bears a new title: 'I + VIII Rings.' Many see the update as a not-so-subtle nod to a ninth ring, perhaps an engagement ring for Hudson. While the couple went public with their relationship in late 2024, they've mostly dodged media questions. That changed during an awkward CBS Sunday Morning interview, when reporter Tony Dokoupil asked how the two met. Before Belichick could answer, Hudson quickly cut him off, saying, 'We're not talking about this.' The tense moment quickly went viral, and public opinion hasn't been quiet since. Some see the relationship as a private matter between two consenting adults. Others argue it's a distraction from Belichick's current role at the University of North Carolina, where questions are already swirling about his future. The nearly 50-year age gap has also sparked criticism, with many questioning the dynamics of the relationship. Also Read: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes set for major comeback and possible contract extension in 2025 Still, amid the backlash and attention, neither Belichick nor Hudson has confirmed or denied the engagement. As rumors swirl and the ring continues to shine, one thing is clear: the legendary coach has entered unfamiliar territory—where the headlines aren't about playbooks or championships, but love, legacy, and a whole lot of public curiosity. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
New York Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bill Belichick's boat further fuels Jordon Hudson engagement rumors
Could Bill Belichick's new name for his boat be another sign that the Super Bowl-winning head coach and Jordon Hudson are indeed engaged? Belichick's boat got a fresh coat of paint and a new name along with it, going from benign called 'VIII Rings' to 'I + VIII Rings,' TMZ reported on Tuesday, hours after the New York Times published a piece that included details that Hudson had told at least one person the couple was engaged. The TMZ report included photos of the boat that showed eight rings around the 'R' in the name of the vessel, though it's not clear whether that's an homage to an engagement ring that Belichick gave Hudson or a reference to the championship ring she has. Advertisement 5 Belichick's boat seemingly has a new name — potentially referencing a ring of girlfriend Jordon Hudson's. TMZ Sports The football coach has eight total Super Bowl rings to his name, six of which were won as head coach of the Pats and two while he was the defensive coordinator for the Giants. Hudson won a national championship ring when she was a member of the Bridgewater State University cheer squad, which she broke out for the NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans during Super Bowl week. Advertisement Belichick and Hudson's relationship has been the center of media fodder since it became public last June, with attention focused on the 49-year age gap between Belichick, 73, and Hudson, 24. The news of the relationship made headlines five months after he split from the Patriots, though various reports have suggested that Hudson had been a presence in New England during Belichick's final season as head coach. Amid the lengthy report from the Times, it noted that when Hudson attended training camp practices during his final season, 'she often wore red pants at the request of Mr. Belichick, so that he might more easily spot her in the crowd.' Advertisement 5 Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson attend a Carolina Hurricanes game on April 22. @NHL/X 5 Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson are seen on the island of Nantucket in June 2024. Mattsymons / MEGA Hudson also 'frequently joined' Belichick at the team hotel when the Pats would stay nearby Gillette Stadium before home games. The relationship has garnered even more attention in recent weeks after Belichick's disastrous interview with 'CBS Sunday Morning,' which included Hudson interjecting herself to cut off the interviewer's question about how the pair met. Advertisement The PR nightmare opened the floodgates into questions surrounding her involvement in Belichick's affairs on and off the football field and brought to light her burgeoning real estate portfolio worth more than $8 million among other details about the 24-year-old. 5 Bill Belichick's boat, VIII Rings, is docked across the street from Orchids of Asia in Jupiter in 2019. Treasure Coast News-USA TODAY NETWORK 5 Belichick's boat seemingly has a new name — potentially referencing a ring of girlfriend Jordon Hudson's. TMZ Sports Hudson is also being 'iced out' of the Nantucket's social scene and charity circuit by those loyal to Belichick's ex, Linda Holliday, Page Six reported. Belichick and Hudson met aboard a flight from Boston to West Palm Beach in 2021 and Holiday and Belichick reportedly split in 2023. 'People are turned off by her. She's kind of young — who knows what happened when Linda was still [dating Belichick]. Did Jordan come into the picture?' a source told Page Six.
