Bill Belichick broke cover to support Jordon Hudson publicly for the first time in her pageant career, swapping stolen backstage glances for a front row seat.
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.
Brunette Hudson beamed as she took to the stage during the 45-minute preliminary in an emerald green bikini and gold arm cuff.
Belichick smiled and clapped as she made her way to the stage, accompanied by their security guard.
Bill Belichick sits front row to watch his girlfriend Jordon Hudson at her Miss Maine pageant
Belichick had a front-row seat to see his girlfriend strut her stuff on the catwalk
Hudson beamed for the crowd in Portland, Maine as she represented her hometown
Hudson donned a purple floor length gown with a slit to her hip and silver heels in the ball gown entry, in an apparent nod to her family’s mussel raking business.
The hosts even made a cheeky quip to the six-time Super Bowl winner being in attendance – joking that whoever won would be going to Miss USA the ‘Super Bowl of all pageants.’
Before leaving the stage for the final time to enjoy a pajama party and pizza night, Hudson was quick to blow a double kiss into the audience.
Belichick was one of the first out of his seat to escape prying eyes, to reunite with Hudson backstage.
It is the first time Belichick has publicly supported his girlfriend’s pageantry work
Hudson wowed the crowd in a purple dress on the first night of the competition in Maine
Hudson’s name and town were illuminated behind her as she strutted down the catwalk
Hudson smiles and waves at the Daily Mail’s photographer before the competition begins
Hudson wore various outfits throughout the evening as she represented her hometown
The NFL icon’s presence at the event comes just hours after DailyMail.com revealed that Hudson almost quit the pageant amid criticism over her ‘controlling’ role in her relationship with Belichick.
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 DailyMail.com 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 DailyMail.com: ‘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.
Hudson has been at the center of claims she is ‘controlling’ her older boyfriend Bill Belichick
The iconic Belichick is preparing to coach UNC after signing a five-year, $50million contract
Earlier in the day, Hudson had been spotted wearing a green outfit for the Miss Maine pageant
‘She considered dropping out because she was worried that it would hurt her chances in the contest.
‘Honestly, she should win, or at least place in the top three. If she doesn’t its purely because of everything that has been going on – which isn’t fair at all.
‘She doesn’t deserve to be judged based on who she’s dating, and dealing with the media comes with experience. She is young, but she can learn, and you never know what happened in the background.’
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 event took place in Portland, Maine and all eyes were on Belichick and Hudson
Belichick sat close to a door in order to make a quick escape at the end of the competition
Hudson wows in a floor-length purple dress on night one of the Miss Maine competition
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.
Belichick, DailyMail.com 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.
‘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.
‘After this occurred several times, Jordon, with whom I share both a personal and professional relationship, stepped in to reiterate that point to help focus the discussion.’
