The deal fell apart just before a public announcement was to be made. Industry sources and obtained emails detail why the show moved on.

Former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson thinks that North Carolina should consider firing Bill Belichick before he coaches his first game.

Another possible reason: At the time of the trip, Belichick was still in a relationship with Linda Holliday, his partner of 16 years. People mag reported that the relationship “ran its course” and that he gave the TV host a house in her hometown of Jupiter, Florida, as part of the split in September 2023.