Schefter speaks on Russini-Vrabel story.

Photos of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel at a luxury hotel in Sedona, Arizona, have just made everyone go crazy across the NFL world this week. The report first came from Page Six, which described the two spending time together over a full day. Both Russini and Vrabel denied any relationship claims soon after the story surfaced.

The story spread fast. Fans and media outlets picked it up right away, making it a big topic across the league. People paid attention not just because of who was involved, but also because it spread steadily across the league’s media circle.

Now, Adam Schefter has spoken about it. The ESPN insider said he chose not to report on the story, even though he is known for breaking big NFL news.

Schefter Reacts But Avoids Details

Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel (Photos via Imagn Images)
Schefter spoke about the situation during an appearance on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. He carefully responed it and did not dive into details or speculation.

“I didn’t report it. I saw it like everybody else did,” Schefter said. He then focused on the human side of the story. “And uh, I guess my thought would be, I don’t know what’s right. I don’t know what’s wrong. Uh, I feel bad for the families involved. It’s unfortunate, you know? Um, I know both individuals.”

Schefter also pointed out his personal connection. He said he knows both Russini and Vrabel. That connection likely played a role in his decision to stay away from reporting on it.

“Um, and yeah, I guess my first thought would be they went to the families of the people involved and,” Schefter added. “You know, I just wish everybody the best and hope everything works out with everybody.”

Meanwhile, new details have surfaced about how the story came out. A report from Front Office Sports said, “An anonymous tipster reached out to the outlet, saying that Vrabel was hanging out with an unidentified woman.” It also added, “When TMZ staffers evaluated the photos, they eventually realized that it was Russini. The anonymous tipster was not from a known paparazzi or photo agency, and requested an unspecified sum in the ‘four figures.’ As TMZ’s newsroom deliberated whether this was a legitimate story or too ‘bedroom police-y,’ the Post’s Page Six vertical ran with it, rendering the debate moot, a source said.”

TMZ first looked at the photos. Their team then noticed that Russini was in them. They discussed whether to publish the story, but held off. That changed when Page Six released its report.

Page Six said Russini and Vrabel had breakfast together, spent time by the pool, and later went to a private rooftop at the hotel.

Even after their denials, the story is still spreading. It has become one of the biggest off-field topics in the NFL this week, and more updates could come as people keep watching.

Fearne Cotton has broken her silence on split from husband Jesse Wood in her first TV interview since the breakup.

Joining Lorraine Kelly on Monday’s episode of the ITV show, the TV presenter, 43, also gave an health update after having two tumours removed from jaw.

Fearne announced her split from Jesse, the son of Rolling Stones bass guitarist Ronnie Wood, in December after 10 years of marriage.

She has since made swipes at Jesse and moved on with TV director Elliot Hegarty, with the pair having been seen kissing during a recent night out.

Fearne has had a difficult few months after undergoing surgery to remove two benign tumours from her jawline, just days before her split with Jesse emerged.

She told host Lorraine: ‘It’s all very amicable and kids are doing great. I am in a very good place.’place.’

Fearne Cotton has broken her silence on split from husband Jesse Wood in her first TV interview since the breakup

Fearne announced her split from Jesse, the son of Rolling Stones bass guitarist Ronnie Wood , in December after 10 years of marriage (both pictured in February 2024)

Discussing her recent surgery, she added: ‘I feel very grateful to have completely recovered.

‘I feel really good. I have a lot of people reaching out who have had the same thing.’

Davina McCall, 56, announced in November she’d been diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a rare type of benign brain tumour, and has supported Fearne.

She continued: ‘Everyone needs a Davina. She’s been amazing, weird that we had the same health thing going on at the same time. She’s so calming and we speak every day. She is just the best

It comes after Fearne has seemingly made another thinly-veiled dig at her ex-husband as she gushed that she is the happiest she’s ever been in a positive update.

Speaking to Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, Fearne gushed that she is ‘really happy’ and is ‘springing out of bed in the morning ready for life’.

Scott, who has known Fearne for 25 years, said he has never seen her ‘more positive or happier’, prompting Fearne to agree and reply: ‘Yeah I feel great!’

She told how her health scare has changed her outlook and said she has been seeking comfort from Davina.

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Joining Lorraine Kelly on Monday’s episode of the ITV show, the TV presenter, 43, also gave an health update after having two tumours removed from jaw