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Jordon Hudson, 24, shared a subtle clap back to her critics as she celebrated her fourth New Year's Eve with boyfriend Bill Belichick, 73
It's been a big year for the couple, who made headlines with their individual endeavors and as a duo on several occasions throughout 2025
Most recently, Hudson has consistently shown up at UNC-Chapel Hill football games to support Belichick in his debut stint as the team's coach this season
Jordon Hudsonis reaffirming her love forBill Belichickas they ring in the new year.
On Jan. 1, the 24-year-old former cheerleaderreshareda post from the previous year's New Year's Day where she toasted to the couple's "3rd midnight kiss," seemingly teasing that they're going into 2026 with a similar approach amid constant media attention on their relationship.
"Nothing changed for us in 2024 except for 'public knowledge'; yet, somehow everything changed," read the original post, which wasuploaded on Jan. 1, 2025. "Fourth calendar year; Going strong. I can't wait to take punches for you in 2025. Keep swinging, Keyboard Warriors. Your illusion of righteousness only fuels my authenticity." The repost didn't include any additional commentary.
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Earlier in December, the couple — who have a 49-year age gap — stood by each other after the college football season ended for Belichick's UNC-Chapel Hill Tar Heels. After the head coach's team lost to NC State on Nov. 29, he was spotted in the parking lottaking off his puffer jacket to give to Hudson, who wore only a navy bodysuit and sheer pants.
The pair have consistently demonstrated their mutual support for each other, with Hudson cheering on the sidelines of UNC games andBelichick appearing at Hudson's cheerleader competitionsfollowing her recent return to the sport.
On Nov. 16, the former New England Patriots coach showed up at Hudson's first performance with Code Black, a competitive cheerleading team based out of Cheer Extreme Raleigh in North Carolina.
A photo of the former Patriots coach — which was taken by a fellow attendee at the competition and shared onX— showed Belichick standing off to the side in a corner as Hudson and her teammates took the mat.
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Hudson also had her boyfriend's support as she competed in the Miss Maine USA pageant, where she placed third overall on May 11. After the finals,she and Belichick were seen exitingthe Holiday Inn Portland, where the event was held, hand-in-hand. Hudson — who represented the town of Hancock — left with her sash still draped over the sparkling purple evening gown she wore on stage.
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