The relationship between Laura Maria Rypa and Sarah Engels, both linked to pop singer Pietro Lombardi, has turned increasingly tumultuous as public jabs and social media posts have led to heightened tensions between the two women. The latest escalation ignited on January 30, 2025, when Laura publicly declared, "Es reicht!" ("It’s enough!").
The origin of this conflict seems to be rooted in old grievances between the two, especially concerning Pietro, who shares two sons with Laura and one son, Alessio, with Sarah. Tension within the so-called Lombardi patchwork family was long simmering beneath the surface, but the public nature of their disagreements has become more pronounced.
It all began with Sarah promoting her participation on the TV show "Schlag den Star". She posted a video featuring herself and fellow contestant Evelyn Burdecki, which contained what was perceived as veiled insults aimed at Laura and Pietro, particularly with the remark, "Wenn du verlierst, geht dein Ruf kaputt, ned meiner" ("If you lose, your reputation is ruined, not mine"). This old grievance apparently harked back to past disputes during Sarah’s marriage to Pietro.
Laura, unhappy with what she viewed as inappropriate digs, took to her Instagram Stories. She spilled her frustrations, describing the ordeal as exhausting. "Ich habe mich immer bewusst daraus gehalten und nie was dazu gesagt […] aber irgendwann reicht es, weil ich als Partnerin immer zusehen musste, immer die Dumme war, immer alles mit mir machen lassen musste, gefallen lassen musste, irgendwann reicht es halt einfach" ("I have always consciously stayed out of it and never said anything […] but at some point, it’s enough, because I as the partner always had to see, always was the fool, always had to let everything happen, at some point, it’s just enough."), vented Laura.
Her posts also share specific examples of what she considered subtle digs by Sarah over time, recalling past incidents during her own pregnancy where she felt similarly provoked. She highlighted how Sarah's humor was not just playful jests but rather continued harassment. Laura's willingness to finally speak out reflects her frustration at feeling the need to stay quiet for the sake of familial peace.
Meanwhile, Sarah responded to Laura's comments, attempting to defend her intentions. "Dieses Video sollte niemanden persönlich angreifen. Doch leider suchen manche Menschen immer wieder nach Wegen, um gezielt anzugreifen, zu sticheln und Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zu ziehen" ("This video should not attack anyone personally. Yet, unfortunately, some people always look for ways to attack, sting, and draw attention to themselves."), she stated, justifying her actions as merely light-hearted fun.
The tensions were not without their fallout. Social media buzz heightened as Laura's feelings exploded, and many took sides. Some applauded Laura for standing up, viewing her comments as protective truths, whilst others accused her of stirring the pot. Nonetheless, it was evident the air between Laura and Sarah contained years of unresolved tension.
Laura, known for her online influence, went on to share screenshots of her attempts to directly converse with Sarah, only to find herself blocked. "Kümmere dich lieber um andere Dinge und wir wissen beide worum" ("You’d be best attending to other matters, and we both know what it’s about."), she scolded during her rant.
Throughout these exchanges, Laura voiced her concern over how these interactions would impact their children. "Ich würde so gerne ALLES sagen, aber die Kinder sollen nicht mit reingezogen werden, denn die Kinderthemen haben hier nichts zu suchen" ("I would love to say EVERYTHING, but the children shouldn't be dragged in, because children's issues have no place here."), she expressed, highlighting the emotional burden carried by the kids caught amid this family drama.
While the public watches, Pietro Lombardi, the focal point of this familial feud, has remained largely silent. Instead of addressing the dispute directly, he recently shared his challenges with allergic reactions on his own social media, perhaps avoiding adding fuel to the fire.
With emotions boiled to the surface and recurring insults flung, it remains uncertain how this online drama will resolve. Will peace be restored for the sake of family, or will this public spat continue? For now, as spectators tune in, the fate of this modern family remains anything but settled.