Zach Bryan's New Girlfriend: A 'Clone' of Ex Brianna LaPaglia?
Zach Bryan's New Girlfriend is His Dead Ringer: Fans Go Wild Comparing Her to Ex-Brianna LaPaglia
Country music heartthrob Zach Bryan, 29, has been making waves with his new relationship, but things took a dramatic turn when fans pointed out the uncanny resemblance between his new girlfriend Samantha Leonard and his ex-podcaster Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia, 26. The eerie similarity has left many stunned, with some even calling Leonard "Briana 2.0."
The messy split between Bryan and LaPaglia last year was one for the books, with both parties trading public jabs on social media. However, it seems Bryan's new love interest is causing more drama than he bargained for. Fans are going wild, sharing side-by-side comparisons of Leonard and LaPaglia on TikTok, with many even suggesting that they're identical twins.
LaPaglia herself addressed the controversy on her podcast Plan Bri Uncut, where she quipped, "I think that's narcissism textbook 101 – he just goes and finds another version of you to date." She also revealed that she'd been receiving messages from fans asking if she and Bryan had reconciled, despite her protests. "Guys, no, that's not me! I literally dyed my hair for this reason."
Meanwhile, Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy, a close friend of LaPaglia's, weighed in on the situation, calling Bryan a "psychopath" who'd created a clone of his ex. "This guy is an absolute psychopath," he exclaimed. "He went and built a Briana 2.0 in the lab – this is insane!"
LaPaglia also opened up about her tumultuous relationship with Bryan on her podcast, revealing that she'd been subjected to "narcissistic, emotional" abuse throughout their time together. She claimed that Bryan had even picked out an engagement ring for her while cheating on her and that she refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) or accept any money from his team.
Bryan's new girlfriend Leonard seems oblivious to the drama surrounding her resemblance to LaPaglia, as he showered her with sweet birthday messages over the weekend. However, it appears Bryan may be trying to avoid further scrutiny, keeping the comments off on an Instagram post wishing her a happy 28th birthday.
The country star's anti-ICE song has also been at the center of controversy recently, but nothing seems to be as juicy as his love life right now. Fans are eagerly awaiting more updates on Bryan and Leonard's relationship, while others can't help but feel a little creeped out by the eerie resemblance between his two loves.
The Bizarre Breakup: How Zach Bryan's Relationship with Brianna LaPaglia Ended in Tears
It all started when Bryan met LaPaglia at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2023, and the two began a whirlwind romance. They made their high-profile debut together on the red carpet at the 2024 Grammys but things took a turn for the worse in October 2024 when Bryan announced they'd parted ways after more than one year together.
The drama-filled breakup saw both parties trading public jabs, with LaPaglia revealing that Bryan had subjected her to "narcissistic, emotional" abuse throughout their relationship. She even claimed that he'd been cheating on her and had picked out an engagement ring for her while she was still in the relationship.
Bryan responded by sharing a lengthy statement on Instagram, but it seems his new love interest is causing more drama than he anticipated. With Leonard's eerie resemblance to LaPaglia, fans are left wondering what's next for Bryan's love life – and whether this "clone" will stick around.
The Verdict: Is Zach Bryan a Narcissist or Just Desperate?
As the drama surrounding Bryan's new girlfriend continues to unfold, one thing is clear: his love life is as complicated as it gets. But what does it say about him that he'd go and find someone who looks like his ex? Is it a cry for help, or just a desperate attempt to cling on to something familiar?
Whatever the reason, fans are hooked, and we can't get enough of this messy love triangle. Stay tuned for more updates on Bryan's love life – it's about to get even juicier!
