# Dianna Russini skips Vrabel scandal in first interview

> Dianna Russini avoids Mike Vrabel scandal in People interview.
- Title: Dianna Russini skips Vrabel scandal in first interview
- Summary: Dianna Russini avoids Mike Vrabel scandal in People interview. Dianna Russini did not address her and coach Mike Vrabel's photo scandal in her first…
- Keywords: dianna russini, mike vrabel, patriots, photo scandal, the russini report, betus tv, sports media, nfl, reporter, New York Post
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/sports/dianna-russini-ignored-biggest-question-in-first-mike-vrabel-scandal-interview
- Published: 2026-11-09T20:28:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dianna russini, mike vrabel, patriots, photo scandal, the russini report, betus tv, x, sports media, nfl, reporter, news, entertainment
## First interview with People
Dianna Russini did not name Mike Vrabel or address affair allegations in her first People interview.
## Photo scandal revealed
Page Six published photos of Russini and Vrabel holding hands at Arizona resort in March 2026.
## Relationship fallout
Russini and husband Kevin Goldschmidt deleted X accounts after scandal broke.
## Vrabel's response
Vrabel avoided comments on Russini's resignation from The Athletic.

> I respect and appreciate every single question, but I’m not going to be able to comment on anything as it relates to that
## New media venture
Russini launches 'The Russini Report' on BetUS TV and X starting Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET.
## Future plans
Russini will contribute to 'Nobody’s Safe' podcast with host Jon Weiner.
## Key takeaway

Dianna Russini did not address her and coach Mike Vrabel's photo scandal in her first interview with People, launching instead a new sports media show.