Brianna LaPaglia Shares Her Thoughts on Ex Zach Bryan’s Wedding through Taylor Swift Lyrics
Brianna LaPaglia; Zach Bryan and Samantha Leonard at their wedding.
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In a striking response to ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan’s recent marriage announcement, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia appears to have used Taylor Swift lyrics to convey her sentiments. Bryan confirmed the wedding to influencer Samantha Leonard on December 31, 2024, following their breakup in October of the same year.
In a TikTok video shared on January 2, just two days after Bryan’s announcement, LaPaglia, 26, lip-synced to a line from Swift’s song “Mastermind”: “Checkmate, I couldn’t lose.” Her choice of lyrics has led many to speculate on its implications regarding her past relationship.
Commenters on the post quickly picked up on the message, with one follower proclaiming, “Said a lot without saying nothing, my queen,” while another expressed, “You dodged a bullet.” A third added, “Bri thriving is deff on my 2026 bingo card!”
Bryan, 29, gave a glimpse of his wedding on Instagram, posting a photo that featured himself and Leonard, 28, as they celebrated their nuptials. He captioned the image with a reference to Bruce Springsteen’s song “Tougher Than the Rest,” highlighting the deep emotional connection tied to the occasion.
Speculation about the couple’s engagement began when Leonard was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her left hand in a video shared by Bryan on his Instagram Stories. The two were first linked in July 2025 after attending Spain’s Running of the Bulls together.
LaPaglia had previously accused Bryan of emotional abuse and claimed he offered her $12 million and a house to remain silent about their relationship, allegations she made public in a podcast interview in November 2024. While Bryan has not publicly responded to these claims, he subtly referenced their past when he shared a video burning a flag associated with Barstool Sports, the company that hosts LaPaglia’s podcast.
Reflecting on the impact of her relationship with Bryan, LaPaglia spoke on an April 2025 episode of “Casual Chaos,” expressing concerns about losing her sense of self during their time together. “Someone really can have so much control or power over you without you even realizing it,” she remarked.
As these events unfold, both LaPaglia and Bryan move forward, navigating the complexities of their past while embarking on new journeys.
