Grabbing Bill Belichick for a sideline interview felt like trying to high-five a statue back in the day. Despite her experience, Erin Andrews admitted to feeling intense pressure during these moments. She once shared, “I panic, I sweat every time I have to grab Bill Belichick at halftime.” Belichick wasn’t rude, just… all business. No small talk, no smiles, just that classic hoodie glare and a vibe that screamed, “Why are we even doing this?”

But in production meetings, Erin saw a different side. She said he was great with her, Joe Buck, and Troy Aikman—engaged, even funny. It was like he had a switch: media Belichick vs. football-room Belichick. Still, on camera, he kept that stone face. Erin never got used to it, and just like that, the Patriots‘ legend became one of only two coaches who truly rattled her nerves (the other being Nick Saban).

But things have changed. Belichick has left the Patriots and now joined UNC. Also, the famously gruff football coach has smoothly transitioned into a new role—a supportive boyfriend at a beauty pageant for his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. Yup, that really happened. Belichick recently hit the headlines with his appearance at the 2025 Miss Maine USA pageant, supporting his 24-year-old girlfriend, sitting in the front row.

Right after that went down, Erin Andrews appeared as a co-host on TODAY, where he discussed Belichick’s supporting Hudson at the 2025 Miss Maine pageant, addressing how Hudson is getting along with Belichick. “People have asked a lot, and I work with Tom Brady. So I’ve been asking him (Brady) a lot, like, ‘what do you think about this?'” Andrews said about Belichick. “Yeah, because he knows coach as a coach, and I know coach from being on the sidelines.”

“Look, Bill Belichick is royalty, he’s you know the Mount Rushmore, and I know how he is on the field. He’s very matter-of-fact; you get two seconds to talk to us. I am full-blown stomach cramps when I get ready to talk to him because I don’t want to mess up. I kind of get excited, and I start doing what I’m doing now and talking too much, I start practicing, so Jordon’s got the congeniality points if she’s got him, you know, showing up front row.”

Now, let’s be real—the contrast is real. Back in the day, when Belichick was stacking up Super Bowl rings, he was all about that no-nonsense football mentality. Brief, matter-of-fact answers were his thing. But now? Well, he’s cheering from the front row, supporting Jordon with a level of warmth and encouragement Erin hadn’t seen before. A good thing for the couple. But it got her thinking.

In fact, Erin recalled one of her 60 Minutes interviews with Belichick—back in the day—when she got pretty frustrated with him. Why? Because he wasn’t rocking a hoodie from her own Wear by Erin Andrews line. Classic Belichick, right? “I was just mad it wasn’t my sweatshirt, Wear by Erin Andrews,” Erin recalled when asked about the interview where Belichick was wearing a holy sweatshirt.

“I don’t think I have seen coach like that before. But coach has always gotten a little—people make fun of him for his style, the cut-out sleeves, the hoodie, the pencil. He’s in character.” Well, if there’s anything that is well-documented about Belichick other than his no-nonsense football approach, then it’s his fashion style. The man prefers comfort over style. And his hoodies and sweatshirts are a prime example of that.

However, when it comes to making an appearance at Hudson’s pageant, the former Patriots head coach is out there turning heads.

Bill Belichick turned heads with his front-row appearance

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson met for the first time during a flight in 2021. And let’s be real—the couple has been under public scrutiny ever since. Whether because of their age gap or their recent CBS controversy, when Hudson constantly interrupted questions about their relationship, the couple has been hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

However, last weekend, Belichick and Hudson turned heads as the UNC head coach made a public appearance to support his girlfriend at the Miss Maine USA pageant. The pageant went down at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland on May 11, and yep—Belichick showed up in a full suit and tie, front row and everything. Even wilder? He wasn’t flying solo. Hudson’s dad was right there next to him, like it was the most normal Saturday night ever.

Hudson was repping Hancock this time around and ended up snagging third place. Yeah, a slight dip from last year when she finished as the runner-up. However, despite the outcome of the pageant, the 24-year-old was honored with the pageant’s Style Award, showcasing her fashion sense. At the end of the day, safe to say that the couple has been under the public’s radar, no doubt. But Bill Belichick is out there supporting his girlfriend with a positive demeanor.