TMZ reported that Bill Belichick, 74, and Jordon Hudson, 25, split secretly over a year ago, and that Hudson is seeing other people. Neither has confirmed the status of the relationship. Two people in UNC's football office said they were not aware of a breakup.
A TMZ report on Oct. 30 indicates Bill Belichick, 74, and Jordon Hudson, 25, broke up over a year ago, despite making multiple appearances together since the reported split. TMZ reported that the relationship has been over for a while, which caused a huge buzz. TMZ also reported that the two are no longer actually dating, although they have been seen together in 2026. It is unclear what prompted the breakup and who ended it.
Reports of Hudson seeing other people
TMZ reported that Hudson is already seeing other people after she and Belichick split secretly last year. A source told TMZ that Hudson has started seeing other people.
Friendship and business ties
Per TMZ, people close to Hudson say the two are committed to their business partnerships and remain close friends. Belichick and Hudson reportedly continue to maintain a close working relationship and friendship. Hudson manages several Belichick-related trademarks. Despite the breakup, Hudson is still seen at North Carolina football games. She was on the sidelines at North Carolina's October 24 home game against Syracuse, less than a week before the breakup reports.
No confirmation from the pair
Neither Belichick nor Hudson has confirmed the status of the relationship. Neither had personally addressed the reports, and the reason for the breakup was not disclosed.
UNC football office reaction
Two people working in UNC's football office told USA TODAY Sports they had not known about the reported separation. They spoke on condition of anonymity, and one of them is a high-ranking staff member.
Background
Belichick and Hudson first met in 2021 on a flight and went public in 2024, though it is thought they were together in 2022 or 2023. Belichick is the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels and is in his second year in that role. UNC went 4-8 in his first season, and the Tar Heels are 4-3 in his second season.
