Doting Bill Belichick, 73, breaks cover to support girlfriend Jordon Hudson for first time at Miss Maine pageant

Bill Belichick broke cover to support Jordon Hudson publicly for the first time in her pageant career, swapping stolen backstage glances for a front row seat.

Hudson winked at her older beau from the stage as he watched her stun in a gold minidress as she hit the stage to introduce herself to cheers.

He was welcomed by organizers keen to get a glimpse of the NFL legend, who was sat away from Hudson’s family – close by a side exit for a quick getaway.

The second runner up in 2024 confidently put her long legs on display during the preliminary swimsuit round, representing her hometown of Hancock.

Brunette Hudson beamed as she took to the stage during the 45-minute preliminary in an emerald green bikini and gold arm cuff.

Belichick smiled and clapped as she made her way to the stage, accompanied by their security guard.

Hudson donned a purple floor length gown with a slit to her hip and silver heels in the ball gown entry, in an apparent nod to her family’s mussel raking business.

The hosts even made a cheeky quip to the six-time Super Bowl winner being in attendance – joking that whoever won would be going to Miss USA the ‘Super Bowl of all pageants.’

Before leaving the stage for the final time to enjoy a pajama party and pizza night, Hudson was quick to blow a double kiss into the audience.

Belichick was one of the first out of his seat to escape prying eyes, to reunite with Hudson backstage.

The NFL icon’s presence at the event comes just hours after DailyMail.com revealed that Hudson almost quit the pageant amid criticism over her ‘controlling’ role in her relationship with Belichick.