Who is Ryan Pownall? Alissa Violet’s boyfriend during YouTuber’s arrest report reveals details of their relationship and reported fight (Image via Getty)
Alyssa Violet is back in the news, but this time it’s not social media. According to TMZ (April 2, 2026), the YouTuber was arrested after an alleged late-night fight with her then-boyfriend Ryan Pownall.
The report says the fight started over his phone after the couple returned from a night out in Hollywood in late February. Sources told TMZ that both were drunk, and the argument became heated. At some point, Violet left the apartment but returned, and the fighting resumed again. Neighbors reportedly called police after hearing a noise. TMZ also reported that Violet was arrested for alleged “criminal threats.”
The exact details of the threat are unclear, but sources claim she was carrying a knife. So far, neither Violet nor Pownall have responded publicly. The report also says that the couple, who dated for about nine months, are no longer together.
Ryan Pownall’s life, career and relationship with Alyssa Violet
Ryan Pownall is a Canadian businessman born in 1992, as listed on Famous Birthdays. He is best known online for hosting the show Pillow Talk, where he speaks with influencers and public figures.
Over time, he has built a strong social media presence, with around 1.1 million followers on Instagram.While he keeps much of his personal life private, his relationship with Alyssa Violet brought him to wider public attention. Their relationship remained mostly low-key compared to Violet’s previous public romances. However, a recent TMZ report has pushed his name into the headlines.The incident that was reported in Hollywood is now the main reason people are searching for it.
However, beyond this situation, Pownall is known more for his podcasts and commercial work than for being controversial.
She explained Alyssa Violet’s past relationships with Jake Paul and FaZe Banks
Before dating Ryan Pownall, Alyssa Violet had a very public relationship. She was linked to FaZe Banks from 2017 to 2019. Before that, she was closely linked to Jake Paul during her time in Team 10.In Shane Dawson’s 2018 YouTube series The Mind of Jake Paul, Violet opened up about that time. “We never officially dated, ever… it was just a fling and I pursued him for a long time and wanted him to be my boyfriend,” she said.She also shared a tough moment involving Logan Paul. According to Metro, she said she met Logan after she felt hurt when Jake excluded her from the trip. Violet explained:“He was like, ‘This girl is going to go and I really want to have sex with her and I don’t want you to get in the way of that.’” … I felt so hurt… I shocked Logan and said, “Let’s hang out.”Looking back, Violet said she felt like she was being used in the sibling rivalry.Today, with more than 12 million followers on Instagram, Violet remains a major figure online, although she has remained silent since her arrest.