(NewsNation) — Bill Belichick is setting the record straight on where his fiancée fits into the program.
Bill Belichick addressed the controversy surrounding his fiancée Jordon Hudson’s role at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during a press conference Tuesday.
“No, she doesn’t have any role in the UNC football program. But again, there’s been noise out there about a lot of different things,” the head coach told reporters. “Again, our focus is day-to-day, getting better, stacking good days together.”
On “The Pivot” podcast with ESPN’s Ryan Clark in mid-May, Belichick talked more about Hudson’s role, saying he requested she be copied on all emails because he didn’t have any help at the time.
“We didn’t have a sports information guy. Because all emails are shared publicly, that was taken as Jordon’s running the sports information department. And that also led to a narrative, which is just totally — she’s not doing it. I mean, there was nobody to help me sort it out, so I was asking her to do it,” he explained.
Hudson allegedly now signs her email with “chief operating officer of Belichick Productions.”
Jordon Hudson not banned from UNC football facilities
There had been rumors at the beginning of May that Hudson had been banned from the football facilities at UNC, but it was quickly denied by university officials. The university released a statement saying that the head coach’s fiancée isn’t an employee, but she also isn’t banned.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 05: Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson attend The American Museum of Natural History’s 2024 Museum Gala at American Museum of Natural History on December 05, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for the American Museum of Natural History) 
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 06: Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson pose for a photo on the red carpet at the 14th Annual NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre on February 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) 
North Carolina Tar Heels football head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson look on during the first half of the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils at Dean E. Smith Center. 
FILE – North Carolina coach Bill Belichick arrives for an NCAA college football press conference, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File) 
FILE – New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick holds up a UNC branded sleeveless hoodie presented to him during an NCAA college football news conference announcing his hiring, Dec. 12, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File) 
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson attend the 14th Annual NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre on February 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) 
FILE – Then-New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks with reporters following an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File) 
FILE – New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick twirls his whistle during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) 
Feb. 3, 2002: New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick (R) after their win over the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17 for the NFL championship. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images) 
FILE – New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, smiles as team owner Robert Kraft holds up the Vince Lombardi trophy during a Super Bowl victory parade in Boston, Tuesday, Feb . 8, 2005. The Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX. Six-time NFL champion Bill Belichick has agreed to part ways as the coach of the New England Patriots on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, bringing an end to his 24-year tenure as the architect of the most decorated dynasty of the league’s Super Bowl era, a source told the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because it has not yet been announced. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
“Jordon will continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichick’s personal brand outside of his responsibilities for Carolina Football and the University,” the statement read in part.
Jordon Hudson delays Bill Belichick’s CBS interview
During an interview with CBS News, Hudson reportedly delayed questions after Belichick was asked about their relationship. Hudson allegedly stormed off the set numerous times, interrupting the interview several times.
“We’re not talking about this,” said Hudson.
TMZ reported that Hudson delayed shooting for around 30 minutes. Hudson reportedly wanted Belichick to leave the room with her, and Tony Dokoupil from CBS News is said to have been “spooked” by the overall experience.
Bill Belichick’s family, friends concerned about relationship, insider says
While Belichick seems happy, insiders say his family and friends are concerned.
“They are talking to him about her, but very gently because they know how deep in he is,” an insider told The New York Post. “This guy is known as being such a strong voice and in many ways autocratic — and here he is becoming mush in her hands and letting her direct everything.”
After the CBS interview, Belichick’s daughter-in-law allegedly said, “Publicists act in a professional manner and don’t ‘storm’ off set delaying an interview.”