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Bill Belichick's Girlfriend's 'Presence' At UNC Has Reportedly Left GM Michael Lombardi 'Deeply Concerned'
New details have surfaced regarding concerns surrounding Jordon Hudson's involvement in her boyfriend Bill Belichick's career. The duo recently made headlines over their disastrous CBS interview and has continued to garner negative traction since then. Advertisement Now, an ex-ESPN analyst, Pablo Torre, has claimed that the general manager of the University of North Carolina football team, which Bill Belichick coaches, is "deeply concerned" about Jordon Hudson. Pablo Torre Claims UNC GM Is 'Deeply Concerned' About The Veteran Coach's GF Instagram | Jordon Hudson After making previous reports on the Belichick-Hudson saga, journalist Pablo Torre recently claimed that UNC higher-ups have been losing sleep over the idea of the former cheerleader being anywhere near the team as they gear up for the upcoming season. "What if I told you that [Belichick's] inner circle of actual coaches on staff, including a certain Mike Lombardi, is deeply concerned about Jordon Hudson and her presence in the building?" said Torre during a Tuesday appearance on Bill Simmons' podcast, per the New York Post. Advertisement Torre later followed up with a question about whether Simmons had communicated with Lombardi about the situation, given that they share a relationship. "Bill, surely you've communicated with Lombardi about this. So, what has he said?" Torre inquired. However, Simmons, seemingly desiring not to further fuel the narrative, chose not to address the question. Still, that didn't stop Torre from continuing to speculate that Hudson's romance with Belichick may have begun long before the public ever caught wind of it. He noted that the former cheerleader attended a 2021 Patriots game and even sat in Belichick's personal section. That appearance came the same year the pair reportedly met on a flight from New York to Palm Beach. The Former ESPN Analyst Previously Reported That Jordon Hudson Was Banned From UNC Facilities Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson looking at each other (Instagram | Jordon Hudson) Torre's comments come after his earlier report about Hudson being persona non grata at the UNC athletics facility. Advertisement The former ESPN analyst claimed that the order was issued amid the fallout from Belichick's disastrous "CBS Sunday Morning" interview. However, the news was quickly shut down by North Carolina in a statement, where they also confirmed the nature of Hudson's involvement in Belichick's career. "While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities," the statement read, per The Blast. "Jordon will continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichick's personal brand outside of his responsibilities for Carolina Football and the University." Pablo Torre Doubled Down On His Claim Despite UNC's Denial Bill Belichick on the NFL field (MEGA) After UNC denied banning Hudson, Torre released a statement reiterating the claim he made. Advertisement "The University of North Carolina can choose to describe or change its position on Jordon Hudson's involvement, however it wishes," Torre said, per the New York Post. "We requested comments and filed dozens of FOIA requests that were not satisfied. And we stand by the specific reporting, which came from the highest levels of the football program." Later on, he took to X to echo similar sentiments while quoting a comment from a netizen. "We broke the news of an important meeting where UNC higher-ups told the football program that Jordon Hudson can't be around the facility anymore," Torre penned on the platform at the time. "Many people around the team heard that message very clearly. You can decide who to trust, in terms of how the PR spin goes from here." The Journalist Previously Reported That Bill Belichick's Family Was Digging Into His Girlfriend Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson smiling (Instagram | Jordon Hudson) As part of his earlier reporting about Hudson, Torre claimed that he had spoken with nearly a dozen individuals who knew Hudson before he came to the conclusion that she was trying to control Belichick's career to further her own. Advertisement At the time, he also shared that Belichick's family is concerned and digging into Hudson as her relationship with the veteran coach continues to blossom. "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 source close to the family told Torre. Seemingly responding to the claim, an X account possibly belonging to Hudson commented "#scapeGOAT," under The New York Post's story that carried the news. The account has also reposted multiple comments criticizing Torre's reporting in the wake of his continued attack on Hudson. Bill Belichick And Jordon Hudson Are 'Thriving In People's Jealousy' Of Them Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson (Instagram | Jordon Hudson) Despite the heavy backlash against Belichick and Hudson, the duo is reportedly not letting it impact their romance in any way. Advertisement According to a source who spoke with the Daily Mail, the constant criticism they have received "acts as a fuel for their relationship and makes them even more in love." In fact, the pair is said to be "thriving in people's jealousy," a reaction that has surprised many of their detractors. "They both have hit the lottery and are all about each other, and they both feel that they make each other better," the insider added. Speaking further about the lovebirds, the source said that it has become a thing for people to "pounce" on them if there is any "type of misfortune that comes their way." And while their public images seem to be in the mud, the couple is still "happy" and in "love."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Jordon Hudson blasts Pablo Torre in deleted post after another Bill Belichick bombshell
Jordon Hudson is throwing a flag on Pablo Torre's latest bombshell news drop. The 24-year-old girlfriend of Bill Belichick ripped into the ex-ESPN personality on Friday after he alleged on his self-titled 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' program that a Massachusetts property the legendary coach was seen ducking out of shirtless in 2023 Ring camera footage didn't belong to her but was an Airbnb rental for the couple. Advertisement 'Pablo Torre's 'findings' have been nothing short of factually incorrect, slanderous, defamatory and targeted,' Hudson wrote in a since-deleted Instagram Story captured by TMZ. Jordon Hudson is hitting back at Pablo Torre. WireImage 'Can y'all please stop giving credibility to this 'reporter'?' Hudson also posted a screenshot of a purported text exchange with an Airbnb owner in which they discussed a guest parking in front of a neighbor's house. Since their relationship was revealed last summer, Hudson's romance with the 73-year-old Belichick has been dissected at every turn. Pablo Torre unveiled new Ring camera footage of Bill Belichick's highly publicized stay with Jordon Hudson. X Nearly a year after it was reported that a shirtless Belichick had snuck out of Hudson's residence, Torre divulged Friday what the owners of the Airbnb told him about the pair's stay, even sharing new footage of Belichick's famed exit. Advertisement 'We saw the Ring video in the morning, not knowing who this was, but it was an older gentleman with a very young woman who checked in the night before,' the female owner allegedly relayed to Torre, who also re-created the scene himself. Of the stay, the male Airbnb remarked, 'She's with this creepy old guy who's either her relative or a drug dealer was the first thing [we thought]. Because of the age discrepancy, you go 'He must be a freaking coke dealer.'' A shirtless Bill Belichick was seen in Ring camera footage. @BabzOnTheMic / X Previous reports suggested he had been staying at Jordon Hudson's residence. Pablo Torre / X The male owner also speculated if Hudson 'was like a dancer or an escort.' Although Hudson's Instagram Story is no longer up, the former college cheerleader fired off a message to Airbnb on X for all to see. Advertisement 'Hey@Airbnb – Quick question. How do you feel about Airbnb owners publicly distributing security footage and information about tenants / their stay?' Hudson posted Friday afternoon. Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson made their romance public in 2024. AP Torre has made damning allegations against Hudson in recent weeks, claiming on a May 9 installment on his show that there is deep concern from Belichick's family about Hudson's impact on his legacy. '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 family source told Torre. Belichick is preparing for his first season as football coach of the Tar Heels. They first met aboard a flight in 2021. Instagram/ Jordon Hudson Hudson has been by his side in Chapel Hill, with Belichick clarifying her actual role in recent interviews amid speculation she's entangled in his professional endeavors. Advertisement 'That's really off to the side, it's a personal relationship. She doesn't have anything to do with UNC football,' Belichick told ESPN this month. Prior to his relationship with Hudson, Belichick was in a long-term relationship with Linda Holliday. Hudson is trying to break into the exclusive Nantucket social scene, of which Holliday is a prominent member. The two had a tense exchange at a holiday party in Massachusetts this past December.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jordon Hudson blasts Pablo Torre in deleted post after another Bill Belichick bombshell
Jordon Hudson is throwing a flag on Pablo Torre's latest bombshell news drop. The 24-year-old girlfriend of Bill Belichick ripped into the ex-ESPN personality on Friday after he alleged on his self-titled 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' program that a Massachusetts property the legendary coach was seen ducking out of shirtless in 2023 Ring camera footage didn't belong to her but was an Airbnb rental for the couple. 'Pablo Torre's 'findings' have been nothing short of factually incorrect, slanderous, defamatory and targeted,' Hudson wrote in a since-deleted Instagram Story captured by TMZ. Advertisement 6 Jordon Hudson is hitting back at Pablo Torre. WireImage 'Can y'all please stop giving credibility to this 'reporter'?' Hudson also posted a screenshot of a purported text exchange with an Airbnb owner in which they discussed a guest parking in front of a neighbor's house. Advertisement Since their relationship was revealed last summer, Hudson's romance with the 73-year-old Belichick has been dissected at every turn. 6 Pablo Torre unveiled new Ring camera footage of Bill Belichick's highly publicized stay with Jordon Hudson. X Nearly a year after it was reported that a shirtless Belichick had snuck out of Hudson's residence, Torre divulged Friday what the owners of the Airbnb told him about the pair's stay, even sharing new footage of Belichick's famed exit. Advertisement 'We saw the Ring video in the morning, not knowing who this was, but it was an older gentleman with a very young woman who checked in the night before,' the female owner allegedly relayed to Torre, who also re-created the scene himself. Of the stay, the male Airbnb remarked, 'She's with this creepy old guy who's either her relative or a drug dealer was the first thing [we thought]. Because of the age discrepancy, you go 'He must be a freaking coke dealer.'' 6 A shirtless Bill Belichick was seen in Ring camera footage. @BabzOnTheMic / X 6 Previous reports suggested he had been staying at Jordon Hudson's residence. Pablo Torre / X Advertisement The male owner also speculated if Hudson 'was like a dancer or an escort.' Although Hudson's Instagram Story is no longer up, the former college cheerleader fired off a message to Airbnb on X for all to see. 'Hey@Airbnb – Quick question. How do you feel about Airbnb owners publicly distributing security footage and information about tenants / their stay?' Hudson posted Friday afternoon. 6 Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson made their romance public in 2024. AP Torre has made damning allegations against Hudson in recent weeks, claiming on a May 9 installment on his show that there is deep concern from Belichick's family about Hudson's impact on his legacy. '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 family source told Torre. Belichick is preparing for his first season as football coach of the Tar Heels. 6 They first met aboard a flight in 2021. Instagram/ Jordon Hudson Advertisement Hudson has been by his side in Chapel Hill, with Belichick clarifying her actual role in recent interviews amid speculation she's entangled in his professional endeavors. 'That's really off to the side, it's a personal relationship. She doesn't have anything to do with UNC football,' Belichick told ESPN this month. Prior to his relationship with Hudson, Belichick was in a long-term relationship with Linda Holliday. Advertisement Hudson is trying to break into the exclusive Nantucket social scene, of which Holliday is a prominent member. The two had a tense exchange at a holiday party in Massachusetts this past December.
New York Post
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Controversial ex-ESPN host Sage Steele announces engagement: ‘Worth the wait'
Sage Steele is getting married. The polarizing ex-ESPN pundit announced her engagement this week. Steele, 52, wrote, 'Sometimes it takes a while to find your person. Maybe even decades. But when you know, YOU KNOW.' She continued, 'I can honestly say that I wouldn't change a thing about my journey. It was worth the wait. Dave, I am so excited & beyond grateful to be doing life with you! 🙏🏽❤️💍' she added, tagging her fiancee, whose name appears to be Dave Barbuto. Steele had a high-profile exit from ESPN, stemming from incidents in 2021 where her political commentary had her taken off TV. Iy eventually lead to her 2023 departure after settling a lawsuit with the company, which she had sued a year before she left. 'Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely,' Steele said in a social media post following her ESPN departure. 'I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and am excited for my next chapter!' Sage Steele arrives at the Bodywell Lounge At Leigh Steinberg's Super Bowl Party on February 08, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images for GBK Brand Bar Steele had been an on-air voice and host at ESPN from 2007 until her exit from the Disney-owned company. Steele has since primarily remained in the political commentary space following her relationship ending with ESPN. In March of 2024, she was named the first podcast host on Bill Maher's Club Random Studios podcast network and has since operated The Sage Steele Show on YouTube.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ex-ESPN employees livid at network's handling of Shannon Sharpe's rape lawsuit
A pair of ex-ESPN employees are angry at the network's handling of Shannon Sharpe as he remains on the air amid a $50million rape lawsuit. The 56-year-old Sharpe has been accused of rape by an ex-girlfriend who, according to the lawsuit, was 19 when she first met the analyst and three-time Super Bowl winner. Sharpe has denied the allegations and appeared on 'First Take' on Tuesday per usual before missing the show on Wednesday for what ESPN has said was a scheduled day off. He is also set to be in Green Bay on Thursday night to contribute to the network's NFL Draft coverage. Nonetheless, after audio emerged of Sharpe threatening to ' choke the s***' out of the woman, former 'SportsCenter' anchors Sage Steele and Ashley Brewer-Kaminsky have lashed out at their former employer. Steele, who worked as a surrogate for Donald Trump in the last election, accused the company of an anti-conservative bias. 'There's a long list of examples where ESPN/Disney considers having conservative viewpoints a much greater offense than questionable character,' she wrote on X. Steele's post came in response to a post which read: 'ESPN did not re-up contracts to women with conservative views or silenced them while Shannon has had multiple questionable actions involving women. Just putting that out there.' Brewer-Kaminsky also chimed in and replied to Steele, saying that she was 'chewed out' for posting a picture with a Republican congressman at a Conor McGregor fight to her Instagram story. Steele then replied that the pair was also 'chewed out' for standing too close to each other for a photo during Covid. 'But sitting next to each other at the desk live on TV was totally fine!!!,' Brewer-Kaminsky sarcastically responded. Another ex-ESPNer, Sean Salisbury, also responded with several laughing-crying emojis. The company has previously instructed employees to avoid discussing politics on air, though some - including Steele - have suggested that the rule only applied to conservative-leaning opinions. She ultimately left ESPN in 2023, two years after she was suspended for criticizing the company's Covid vaccine mandate. Steele later brought a lawsuit to ESPN following that incident, which was settled by both sides before she left the company. Brewer also lost her job as an anchor in 2023. This week, Sharpe's lawyer said he tried to settle with the woman for around $10m. ESPN has not commented regarding the situation. A trove of texts released by Sharpe's lawyer also shows one exchange between him and his accuser in which she says 'no means no' after an alleged encounter. Sharpe did not comment on the allegations while on ESPN, though he called the lawsuit a 'shakedown' in a video posted to his Instagram, and said the accuser's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, 'targets black men.' Buzbee previously represented the women who settled sexual misconduct lawsuits against NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, and the woman who dropped her sexual assault accusations against Jay-Z. A report from OutKick has said that Sharpe's future in ESPN is now in question.
