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Kelly Stafford isn’t one to hold back, and she proved it again this week as she involved herself into the growing media storm surrounding Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. The buzz kicked off after Hudson abruptly interrupted a CBS Sunday Morning interview, stopping journalist Tony Dokoupil mid-question when he asked the former Patriots coach about their relationship.
The tense exchange quickly went viral and sparked debates about media boundaries and power dynamics. Many questioned if the couple had approved those questions beforehand. Now, Kelly Stafford has spoken out about the situation, although she is not fully siding with either party involved.
On her podcast The Morning After, Stafford acknowledged Hudson’s right to protect her privacy but didn’t let the situation slide without criticism.
“I think it’s fair game both ways,” she said. “If she doesn’t want to talk about it, then they don’t have to talk about it.” Still, Stafford added that Hudson’s off-camera interruption came off as disruptive. “There is a little bit of responsibility for her knowing that questions are going to be asked because they are so public with their relationship.”
Belichick, 73, has long kept his personal life out of the spotlight. But since his relationship with Hudson became public, that privacy has taken a hit. As Stafford pointed out, “Bill Belichick was never really seen in the social media spotlight before, and now he’s everywhere with her.”
Dokoupil later explained that Hudson remained close during filming and seemed uneasy with the personal turn of the questions. Belichick issued a statement saying CBS agreed to focus on his new book The Art of Winning but broke that agreement. He said Hudson stepped in to help “refocus the discussion.” CBS responded, denying any preconditions on the conversation.
While the back-and-forth continues, the commentary hasn’t stayed within sports circles. Megyn Kelly questioned the dynamic entirely, raising concerns about “elder abuse,” while Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy joked that Belichick looked like a hostage. Even Belichick’s daughter-in-law, Jennifer Schmitt, criticized Hudson’s conduct on social media.
Despite the noise, Stafford’s take stood out for its nuance. She didn’t excuse Hudson’s behavior but didn’t dismiss her right to draw a line. It’s clear the story isn’t over, but for now, Hudson has at least one voice backing her, sort of.
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