HBO backed out of the proposed Hard Knocks show at North Carolina because of Bill Belichick's girlfriend, despite what the coach says.

Shortly before NFL Films and HBO were set to announce the docuseries, Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, demanded both content approval and partial ownership of the show, according to Katherine Rosman of The New York Times.

Jordan Hudson wanted partial ownership of the production of NFL Films' Hard Knocks at UNC, covering Bill Belichick's efforts to build the football program ahead of the 2025 season.

HBO's Hard Knocks aimed to capture Bill Belichick's college football debut at UNC, but the deal collapsed due to demands from Belichick's girlfriend,

Bill Belichick is attempting to clarify why North Carolina took a pass on becoming the first college football program to be the subject on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” docuseries — and his explanation has nothing to do with 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson.

In the wake of a report by The Athletic that the docuseries "Hard Knocks" featuring North Carolina fell apart due to the involvement of coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, he denied that was the reason.

When it comes to the reason why there isn’t a Hard Knocks series focused on the North Carolina football program, all signs have pointed to Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of Tar Heels ...

Jordon Hudson's playful Instagram post with Bill Belichick sparks engagement rumors, while her influence on his public image stirs controversy.