Veteran NFL reporter Dianna Russini recently turned heads on social media with her witty response to a fan’s bold and brazen compliment. The exchange began when a user on X, going by the handle Tony’s Good Eye, tagged Russini in a post declaring her “f’n hot.”
Which, of course, is kind of hard to argue.
Instead of ignoring or rebuking the comment, Russini cleverly deflected by attributing her appearance to a recent bout of illness.
“It’s because I lost 9 pounds vomiting the last 12 hours,” she fired back. “Thanks for noticing.”
All that and a rapier wit. What more could you ask for?
It’s because I lost 9 pounds vomiting the last 12 hours. Thanks for noticing.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 13, 2026
Dianna Russini IS Hot, but That Fan Response
She could have just ignored the post. The fan only has 106 followers on X. Instead, Dianna Russini decided to drop the hilarious response to being “hot.”
Although she’s probably not feeling this hot if she’s got a stomach virus of some sort. Still, we see what Tony’s seeing …
Russini managed to turn what could have been an awkward moment into a lighthearted one.
The fan responded positively, praising her work on shows like The Dan LeBatard Show and encouraging her to continue her success, even adding a playful note about hiding eggs.
More on that in a minute. Let’s just appreciate what this Tony fella is looking at. And with only one good eye, mind you.
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She’s Got Skillz
Russini’s response highlights her ability to handle personal comments with grace and wit, a skill honed from years in sports journalism.
Having started at ESPN in 2015 as a SportsCenter anchor and later covering the XFL from the sidelines, Russini joined The Athletic in 2023, where she continues to provide trusted NFL insights.
Oh, and that reference to eggs is a legendary one. During an appearance on Le Batard’s podcast, she revealed that her toddler son developed an obsession with holding raw eggs as comfort items, even finding them in unexpected places.
Here’s hoping Dianna is feeling better very soon. Raw eggs and all.