Dianna Russini is all set to make her comeback to sports media with new NFL projects months after news of her alleged affair with Mike Vrabel first broke. Dianna recalled that time as a 'nightmare.'
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleDianna Russini’s alleged affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was all that the football community could talk about at the beginning of 2026. It all started in April 2026, when Page Six released bombshell photos of the duo getting cozy at a resort in Arizona. Dianna and Mike, who are married to their respective spouses, denied any impropriety, but that did not put an end to the affair buzz. Several more photos and videos were released, which hinted that the duo might have been in an undisclosed, secret relationship for years.
Things ultimately reached a point where Dianna Russini was forced to resign from her role as an NFL insider for The Athletic. Now, almost seven months later, Dianna is making her comeback in sports media.
While speaking with PEOPLE, Dianna Russini addressed how the last few months felt for her after she was accused of allegedly having an affair with Mike Vrabel. She claimed that when the speculation first started, it was a nightmare for her. Dianna added:
“The best way to describe what the last six months were like for me is heartbreaking. At the beginning of this, it was a nightmare.”
Despite the constant buzz surrounding Dianna’s alleged affair, her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt, did not leave her side. Now, months after the scandal, Dianna has succeeded in navigating the turbulent part of her career with the support of Kevin and her loved ones. She is all set to return to sports media, proving all those who thought her career was over wrong.
According to reports, Dianna is making her comeback with The Russini Report, a one-hour show that will stream on BetUS TV’s website and X (formerly Twitter) account. The show will begin streaming on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. In addition to the series, which will air every Wednesday at 12 p.m. EST, Dianna Russini will also write an accompanying column. In a statement, she said:
"I'm excited to get back to reporting on the NFL and bring that passion to BetUS. I want to give fans more than just the headlines, sharing insider perspectives, uncovering the stories behind the biggest moments, and helping audiences better understand the teams, players, and matchups that shape each week.”
According to Dianna, the new show will have a lot of her own opinions. She confessed that it was not something that she was “really allowed to do before.” Bill Parcells, Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl champion, as well as sports radio personality Damon Amendolara, are going to be Dianna's first guests on The Russini Report.
It is worth mentioning that Dianna will be featured as a contributor on the Nobody’s Safe podcast with renowned sports radio host Jon Weiner, better known as Stugotz. She credited him for being a loyal friend to her while people were enjoying her career falling apart. Dianna also revealed a player texts her on his way to work at 5 a.m. to see if she has been doing better since the scandal broke. She said, “It’s why I’m not scared to get back in because I know the people that I cover are welcoming me back with open arms.”
During the same interview with PEOPLE, Dianna claimed that she and her husband, Kevin, did their best to avoid headlines that talked about her alleged affair with Mike Vrabel. They even went as far as to delete their X accounts. She said:
“The lies became so out of control. This was a runaway train, and there was nothing I could do to stop it. Once we realized nothing was going to stop this, it became unhealthy for us to read it because it wasn’t helping us heal. It was piling on and adding to what we were already dealing with.”
She said that she would not wish that experience on any person ever. However, Dianna explained that at the end of the day, it had only strengthened their family unit.
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