Brianna LaPaglia’s Reaction to Ex Zach Bryan’s Wedding Caught Attention with Taylor Swift Lyrics

Brianna LaPaglia has seemingly responded to the news of her ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan’s wedding through a subtle yet meaningful social media post. Just two days after Bryan confirmed his marriage to influencer Samantha Leonard on December 31, LaPaglia shared a TikTok video that caught the attention of many fans.

In the video posted on January 2, LaPaglia lip-synced to lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song “Mastermind,” specifically the line, “Checkmate, I couldn’t lose,” while wearing a white top and a tan New York Yankees cap. The song comes from Swift’s 2022 album Midnights. This indirect reaction sparked discussions among viewers, who interpreted the lyric choice as a pointed message following the announcement of Bryan’s wedding.

Fans commented on LaPaglia’s post with supportive and empathetic remarks. One wrote, “Said a lot without saying nothing, my queen,” while another stated, “You dodged a bullet,” reflecting sympathy toward LaPaglia’s apparent stance. A further comment remarked, “Bri thriving is deff on my 2026 bingo card!” signaling hope for her future success and happiness.

Zach Bryan publicly shared the first official photograph from his wedding on Instagram on New Year’s Eve. The image showed Bryan holding Leonard, who wore a strapless white gown with a feather-trimmed hem. Bryan captioned the post with a reference to Bruce Springsteen’s song “Tougher than the Rest,” symbolizing resilience and commitment.

Rumors about Bryan and Leonard’s engagement emerged earlier when Leonard was seen wearing a diamond ring in a video posted on Bryan’s Instagram Stories. The couple’s relationship was first noticed by the public in July, after they attended Spain’s Running of the Bulls together, as documented by Leonard on Instagram.

Previously, LaPaglia and Bryan ended their relationship in October, with LaPaglia publicly alleging emotional abuse from Bryan and accusing him of offering money and property to keep quiet about their experiences. On the BFFs Podcast, LaPaglia said, “You made the women before me believe that they had no other choice than to take money from you, sign their experiences away… You get to go skip off and sing your little f—ing songs on stage like you’re a good dude.”

Although Bryan has not issued a direct public response to LaPaglia’s claims, he subtly referenced her by posting a video on Instagram Stories featuring himself burning a flag representing Barstool Sports, the media company that hosts LaPaglia’s podcast.

In a candid interview on Casual Chaos earlier, LaPaglia spoke about the toll the relationship took on her mental state. She revealed, “I was catching myself worried about what I was saying or how people would perceive me and I was never like that before. I couldn’t recognize myself anymore… I didn’t even realize I was turning into something that I wasn’t.” She further reflected, “Someone really can have so much control or power over you without you even realizing it,” describing the dynamic she endured.

This recent social media gesture by LaPaglia reveals a nuanced way of addressing her past relationship amid Bryan’s new chapter. Taylor Swift’s lyrics symbolized by LaPaglia’s TikTok provided followers with an interpretive glimpse into her feelings, demonstrating how public figures sometimes use art and music to express complex emotions indirectly.