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Zach Bryan Faces Backlash for Dating Ex’s Look-Alike and Instagram Taunts

Dave Portnoy condemned Bryan’s reported romance with a LaPaglia look-alike following his real-time Instagram taunt of his ex’s nail appointment.

Overview

  • Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy slammed Bryan on his podcast after photos emerged of him with Samantha Leonard, whose resemblance to Brianna LaPaglia he called “insane.”
  • Minutes after LaPaglia posted a TikTok about needing a manicure, Bryan shared an Instagram Story asking followers for a nail technician in New York City.
  • Social media users and LaPaglia’s fans have branded Bryan’s actions “creepy” and “obsessed,” with some comments urging her to seek legal protection.
  • LaPaglia has blocked Bryan across platforms and indicated she has considered filing a restraining order to stop his public jabs.
  • This latest escalation follows Bryan’s Instagram Story of him burning a Barstool Sports flag, underscoring how their breakup has spiraled into a prolonged online feud.