Overview
- Portnoy posted on X on Jan. 2, calling Samantha Leonard “a Brianna robot” in a renewed swipe at Bryan’s marriage.
- Bryan revealed on Instagram that he married Leonard after a Dec. 30 ceremony in Spain, sharing photos and a performance of “Tougher Than the Rest.”
- Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia appeared to shade Bryan with a Jan. 2 TikTok lip-sync to Taylor Swift’s “Mastermind,” mouthing, “Checkmate, I couldn’t lose.”
- Portnoy has repeatedly highlighted Leonard’s resemblance to LaPaglia, previously calling Bryan “an absolute psychopath” and claiming he was banned from Bryan’s concerts.
- LaPaglia has alleged emotional abuse during her relationship and said Bryan offered more than $12 million for an NDA; reports note Bryan has not addressed those claims.