Miss Maine USA runner-up Mara Carpenter took to her Instagram Stories to clarify that she "loved all of the contestants" at the statewide pageant, which also featured Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.

Isabelle St. Cyr., the first transgender woman to compete the Miss Maine USA pageant, recalled bonding with Jordon Hudson over being at the center of negative media attention while competing in

Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of UNC football coach Bill Belichick, reportedly received a call inviting her to join season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. Russ Weakland of the Daily Mail reported that Hudson had been approached about joining the show "but is unlikely to take part."

Jordon Hudson's Miss Maine USA dreams were dashed for the second year, with her disappointment evident despite Bill Belichick's presence. Finishing third, a step down from last year, her reaction was captured amidst scrutiny over their relationship and a tense CBS interview.

After weeks of scrutiny surrounding Bill Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson, the legendary coach may be adjusting his public relations strategy. Hudson, whose influence in