Jordon Hudson Breaks Silence on Miss Maine USA Pageant with Taylor Swift Lyrics

Published: May 19, 2025

Former cheerleader Jordon Hudson placed third in the Miss Maine USA pageant, and she's now speaking out about her experience. The 24-year-old was supported by her boyfriend, 73-year-old Bill Belichick, during the competition. Hudson shared a carousel of Instagram photos from the event, including her evening gown look and swimwear ensemble.

Hudson didn't add any commentary in her caption, but she did soundtrack the post with Swift's song "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince." The song's lyrics seem to nod to themes of school-age gossiping and criticism, which could be relevant to Hudson's own situation.

Hudson's music selection begins later in the song, where Swift sings about not being concerned by the talk around her. Instead, the singer focuses on a romance undeterred by criticism. Considering recent press attention on Hudson and Belichick, the Miss Maine USA contestant could be using the song to characterize her own situation.

Hudson also shared a photo of herself speaking into a microphone held by the emcee as she answered a question during the last round of judging. In her response, she sent a pointed message seemingly about the scrutiny of her situation. "I'm feeling an immense amount of pride right now," she said. "I'm hoping that anybody who is watching this finds the strength to push through whatever it is that they're going through and embodies that hate never wins."

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