Dianna Russini has returned to X (formerly Twitter) after deactivating her account months prior, amid public backlash following a scandal involving her relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Russini's return on Tuesday saw her post NFL industry gossip about the Minnesota Vikings potentially seeking a new quarterback and promote her upcoming show on BET Us, "The Russini Report."
Russini had stepped away from social media and her role at The Athletic after news of her relationship with Vrabel, who was married at the time, came to light. She has described the period following the scandal as a "nightmare."
Her re-emergence on X has been met with mixed reactions. While some users expressed readiness for her return, others directed mockery and skepticism toward the reporter. Comments included questioning her continued access to sources and suggesting her show would not attract viewers. The show is set to premiere on Wednesday.