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How fans are reacting to Dianna Russini’s new show

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, November 11). How fans are reacting to Dianna Russini’s new show. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/how-fans-are-reacting-to-dianna-russinis-new-show/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-11 · by Jenna Lemoncelli

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Dianna Russini's new show "The Russini Report" debuted on Wednesday with technical issues and an hour delay, drawing criticism for not addressing her scandal involving Mike Vrabel. Many viewers were disappointed by Russini's lack of accountability and discomfort when the topic was brought up during the broadcast. Social media reaction was largely negative, with commentators like Jimmy Traina and Robin Lundberg criticizing Russini's handling of the situation.
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Dianna Russini, an NFL insider who resigned from The Athletic in April due to a scandal involving a photo with Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots, made her media comeback on Wednesday with "The Russini Report" on BetUS TV’s website and X account. The show is backed by offshore sportsbook BetUS, which operates without U.S. state licenses. In her first episode, Russini addressed the controversy but did not delve into specifics of her relationship with Vrabel, focusing instead on personal reflection and family priorities. Critics like Bobby Burack argue that partnering with an unlicensed gambling company undermines her credibility despite her public statements about learning from past mistakes.

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Russini will also be a featured contributor on the “Nobody’s Safe” podcast with host Jon Weiner, popularly known as “Stugotz.”
2026-11-11 · assertive framing · How fans are reacting to Dianna Russini’s new show
The 43-year-old Russini will also write an accompanying column to her show — and she will be a featured contributor on the “Nobody’s Safe” podcast with host Jon Weiner, popularly known as “Stugotz.”
In an interview with People, the former senior NFL insider for The Athletic explained that she got through “the nightmare” ordeal with support from her husband husband, Kevin Goldschmidt — and she’s launching “The Russini Report,” a one-hour show that will stream on BetUS TV’s website and X account this week. Russini did not name Vrabel, nor did she address allegations that her and the coach, who is married, had an affair in the published interview.
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Russini PERSON · 6× NFL ORG · 3× Vrabel PERSON · 3× BetUS ORG · 2× People ORG · 2× The Athletic ORG · 2× Dianna Russini’s PERSON · 1× Mike Vrabel PERSON · 1× Patriots ORG · 1× Robin Lundberg PERSON · 1×

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Many were critical of the BetUS NFL analyst — who returned to the airwaves after resigning from The Athletic following her and Vrabel’s photo scandal in the spring — because she didn’t address the situation or credibility concerns.
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Russini will also be a featured contributor on the “Nobody’s Safe” podcast with host Jon Weiner, popularly known as “Stugotz.”
2026-11-11 · New York Post
How fans are reacting to Dianna Russini’s new show · assertive framing

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Dianna Russini’s debut of “The Russini Report” on Wednesday had head-scratching moments and a cringeworthy mention of Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. asserted
debut → have → Vrabel
Many were critical of the BetUS NFL analyst — who returned to the airwaves after resigning from The Athletic following her and Vrabel’s photo scandal in the spring — because she didn’t address the situation or credibility concerns. asserted
she → return → situation
Russini drew the ire of others who were looking for post-trade deadline news and an NFL scoop. asserted
who → draw → news
“Big mistake to dance around the elephant in the room,” sports media personality Robin Lundberg wrote on X. “She should have addressed it head on and moved on.” asserted
She → dance → it
At one point, the 43-year-old Russini discussed being trolled online over the scandal with memes and looked uncomfortable when Damon Amendolara, a guest on the show, brought up Vrabel. asserted
Amendolara → discuss → Vrabel
“What in the actual f–k??” Jimmy Traina wrote, including a clip of the meme moment, on X. “Social media was not having it,” sports betting personality Kelly Stewart said on the “On Tilt” show. asserted
Stewart → write → show
“You cannot just take a little bit of accountability.. asserted
You → take → accountability
You just come back and think you’re going to brush it under the rug and not expect social media to absolutely bodybag you on day one is a little rich.” asserted
media → come → day
The one-hour show, which pulled in a “record-breaking audience,” premiered nearly an hour late after its noon start time due to technical difficulties. asserted
which → pull → difficulties
“Well… you broke it. asserted
you → break → it
😅” an X post from “The Russini Report” said. asserted
post → say → Report
The website experienced an error and displayed a message that read, “Sorry we’ll be back soon. asserted
we → experience → message
In her first column for BetUS, Russini explained that her time away from football made her realize how obsessed she is with the game. asserted
she → explain → game
Russini officially announced her return to sports media in an interview with People published on Monday. asserted
Russini → announce → Monday
The New Jersey native did not address the scandal in the interview. asserted
native → address → interview
The former ESPNer explained to People she wasn’t scared to return to sports media because of the support she’s received from those around the NFL, including players, GMs, owners, coaches and agents. asserted
she → explain → players
Russini will also be a featured contributor on the “Nobody’s Safe” podcast with host Jon Weiner, popularly known as “Stugotz.” asserted
Russini → feature → Stugotz
Page Six broke the story and published photos on April 7 showing the pair, who are both married, holding hands while at a resort in Arizona in March. asserted
who → break → March
The outlet published more photos of them together at Tribeca Tavern in the early hours of March 11, 2020. asserted
outlet → publish → March
In September, The Athletic published the findings of its nearly five-month probe into Russini’s relationship with Vrabel and said she was “noncompliant” with the New York Times-owned company’s standards. asserted
she → publish → standards
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