Overview
- Zach Bryan confirmed on Dec. 31 that he married influencer Samantha Leonard, sharing Spain wedding photos and a caption nodding to Bruce Springsteen’s “Tougher Than the Rest,” which he performed at the celebration.
- On Jan. 2, Barstool founder Dave Portnoy posted on X that Leonard looked like a “Brianna robot,” reiterating his long-running criticism of Bryan.
- Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia shared a TikTok the same day lip-syncing, “Checkmate, I couldn’t lose,” prompting widespread interpretation as a reaction to the wedding.
- Fans and entertainment outlets have highlighted Leonard’s close resemblance to LaPaglia, a comparison LaPaglia has previously addressed on her podcast.
- LaPaglia has accused Bryan of emotional abuse and claimed he offered more than $12 million for an NDA after their split, allegations he has not publicly addressed in this round of coverage.