Overview
- Portnoy weighed in on Jan. 2 via X, calling Samantha Leonard a “Brianna robot,” pointing to her resemblance to Bryan’s ex, Brianna LaPaglia.
- LaPaglia posted a TikTok the same day lip-syncing Taylor Swift’s lyric, “Checkmate, I couldn’t lose,” a clip widely read as a response to the wedding.
- Bryan confirmed on Dec. 31 that he married Leonard and shared Spain wedding photos and a video of him performing “Tougher Than the Rest.”
- LaPaglia previously accused Bryan of emotional abuse and said he offered her more than $12 million to sign an NDA; Bryan has not publicly addressed those claims.
- Fans and outlets have highlighted the look-alike narrative, as Portnoy’s ongoing feud with Bryan—dating back to the 2024 breakup—continues to amplify the story.