On Friday night, TMZ revealed that former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, at the age of 73, is in a relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson, a former competitive cheerleader.
This revelation has sparked considerable attention and discussion, largely due to the significant age difference between the two.
The news of this relationship, while surprising to many, seemingly didn’t catch Rob Gronkowski off guard. In fact, the former Patriots tight end appears to have hinted at Belichick’s preference for younger company during Netflix’s “The Greatest Roast Of All Time,” where he joked about Belichick scouting potential romantic interests at local high schools.
“Coach, you used to talk about Foxborough High School when we sucked,” Gronkowski joked during the roast. “But now I know why you were so obsessed with Foxborough High School: you were scouting your new girlfriend.”
He continued, playfully critiquing Belichick’s choice: “I mean coach, my joke wasn’t [expletive] up but that’s [expletive] up. You’re 73 years old, you should be trying to [expletive] someone your own age – like Nikki [Glazer].”
At the time, the joke was just that—a bit of roast humor. However, with TMZ’s recent report, Gronkowski’s comments have gained a new layer of relevance and insight into Belichick’s personal life.
According to TMZ, Belichick and Hudson’s relationship isn’t a fleeting affair, as they have been seeing each other for “a while now.”
Their connection reportedly began soon after Belichick ended his long-term relationship with Linda Holliday. Further fueling public curiosity, Hudson was also spotted at Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony earlier in the week, marking her presence within Belichick’s professional circle.
This relationship, set against the backdrop of Belichick’s storied NFL career and public persona, has ignited a blend of surprise, intrigue, and, for some, humor, highlighting how personal developments can become intertwined with public figures’ lives in unexpected ways.