Transgender, Jordon Hudson Bond During Miss Maine USA Pageant

Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of NFL coach Bill Belichick, and Isabelle St. Cyr, the first openly transgender contestant in the Miss Maine USA pageant, bonded backstage over their shared experiences with harsh media scrutiny during the competition. Both 24, Hudson finished third while St. Cyr was a semifinalist, and they discussed strategies for handling negative press, including when to engage with media coverage. Despite media narratives framing them as rivals, St. Cyr emphasized there was no animosity between them and that their conversation helped both feel more comfortable going into the pageant. Hudson encouraged St. Cyr to research media sources and carefully choose when to comment publicly. The interaction highlighted their mutual support amid the intense attention surrounding their participation, showing a united front against criticism. Both contestants sought to focus on competing positively rather than fueling divisive headlines.