With the ongoing and ever-evolving Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini controversy, we are witnessing one of the biggest off-field stories in NFL history. The scandal originated at the beginning of last month, on April 7, 2026, when pictures of the New England Patriots head coach and the longtime NFL reporter holding hands, hugging, and lounging together at a luxury resort in Sedona, Arizona, were published by Page Six.
While they had already been under fire with many speculating they were involved in an extramarital affair, in later weeks, more photos of Mike and Dianna were released, which became the talk of the town. This includes pictures of the duo at a New York City bar in 2020 and at a Mississippi casino in 2024. Amid this, netizens have now dragged the late-night show, Saturday Night Live, into the drama.
Saturday Night Live faces backlash from fans for handling of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini drama
Amid the constant leaks in the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel story, many fans have begun wondering why NBC’s Saturday Night Live hasn’t come out with a sketch about the same. This is because knowing the comedy sketch show, they should have been all over a storyline like this, where a prominent NFL head coach has not only been photographed but also videotaped with a well-known NFL insider several times over in the past seven years in intimate and personal settings. Since the story broke, Dianna has resigned from her position at The Athletic, and Mike has apologised for his behaviour.
