Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have their rivals, but they’re not without their critics.
Last week, it was reported that former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, 72, is dating 24-year-old cheerleader Jordan Hudson.
Since the reports broke, the two have been spotted together, all but confirming their relationship (as has Rob Gronkowski, who has also criticized Tom Brady).
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Jordan Hudson is rumored to be dating Bill Belichick, who is nearly 50 years older than her. (Instagram)
But the age difference has raised a lot of questions, many of which are unnecessary, says none other than Hudson’s ex-boyfriend, Joshua Zuckerman, 64.
Zuckerman denied speculation that Hudson was dating Belichick solely for the money and fame.
“She’s wise beyond her years, smarter than any twenty-something I’ve ever met.” Zuckerman told TMZ.“The narrative about her character isn’t fair to her.”
72-year-old Bill Belichick is reportedly dating 24-year-old Jordan Hudson. (Instagram | Getty Images)
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“I have been receiving call after call from news stations about my relationship with Jordan Hudson. I am in a platonic and romantic relationship with Jordan and consider her a good friend. I am sorry that she has been caught up in all this,” Zuckerman added.
Zuckerman said he and Hudson “regularly discuss business and our shared interests, including psychology, philosophy and, most importantly, our love of nature. The two initially bonded over similar topics, with Belichick rumored to have autographed Hudson’s college textbooks when they first met.
But at the end of the day, Zuckerman wants what’s best for Hudson, and that’s for her to live her best life with Belichick.
“Honestly, I wish the trolls and paparazzi would just leave her – and everyone else – alone and let her live her life.”
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick attends the Super Bowl 51 trophy ceremony at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on February 5, 2017. (Simon Bulty/Any Chance/Getty Images)
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Belichick will be stepping away from an NFL sideline for the first time since 1974 after 24 seasons with the Patriots, where he won six Super Bowl championships.
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