SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: Alex Lagina Denounces False Marriage Rumors and Reveal The Truth
For years, the “Fellowship of the Dig” has battled misinformation, myths, and legends buried deep within the soil of Oak Island. However, this week, technical lead Alex Lagina found himself battling a different kind of fiction: a viral, AI-generated hoax regarding his personal life. After months of intense speculation linking him to the show’s star archaeologist Miriam Amirault, Alex has finally broken his silence to set the record straight once and for all.
In an uncharacteristically candid statement, Alex confirmed that he is indeed a married man, but not to his Oak Island colleague. Alex Lagina married Katherine Sneed in February 2024. Sneed, a successful fashion model and renowned travel blogger, has no professional ties to The Curse of Oak Island or the treasure hunting industry.
The Rise of the AI Hoax
The rumors reached a fever pitch earlier this year when several “wedding photos” featuring Alex and Miriam began circulating on social media platforms. The images, which appeared highly realistic, showed the pair in wedding attire at a coastal ceremony. However, Alex revealed that these images were sophisticated AI-generated fakes—a product of “deepfake” technology designed to exploit the chemistry seen between the two researchers on screen.
“It’s one thing for fans to speculate, but it’s another thing entirely to use artificial intelligence to manufacture a life that doesn’t exist,” Alex stated, visibly frustrated during a press briefing in the War Room. “To see fake wedding photos of myself and Miriam—a woman who is a highly respected professional and a close friend—is not only bizarre but incredibly disrespectful to my wife and our families.”
Meet Katherine Sneed: The Real Mrs. Lagina
While Alex has kept his personal life in a “private vault,” his marriage to Katherine Sneed in February 2024 was a quiet, intimate affair attended by close family, including Marty and Rick Lagina. Katherine, whose career takes her to the world’s most exotic destinations for her travel blog, has remained largely behind the scenes of the television production.
“Katherine is my rock,” Alex noted. “Her world is travel and fashion; mine is engineering and historical mysteries. We enjoy having those separate worlds. The fact that she isn’t part of the show is something we both value—it gives us a life outside of the ‘Money Pit’ and the cameras.”
“Just Colleagues”: The Miriam Amirault Connection
The clarification has finally shed light on the professional bond between Alex and Miriam. Throughout Season 13, the pair has worked side-by-side on the discovery of the 1500s jeweled brooch, the mummified baby mammoth, and the ancient stone tomb. Their “shorthand” and mutual respect, which fans misinterpreted as romantic tension, are actually the result of years of working under extreme pressure.
“Miriam and I are colleagues. Period,” Alex emphasized. “She is a ‘heavy hitter’ in her field, as my Uncle Rick says. We’ve been through a lot on this island—accidents, breakthroughs, and long nights in the lab—but it has always been about the mission. Using AI to twist that professional respect into a romantic narrative is a step too far.”
A Call for Digital Integrity
Alex’s decision to speak out serves as a warning about the dangers of AI misinformation in the modern age. As the team prepares for the Season 13 finale and the breach of the ancient tomb, Alex wants the focus to return to the historical work being done on the island.
“We are here to find the truth about Oak Island,” Alex concluded. “I’d appreciate it if the internet stopped inventing ‘truths’ about my personal life. Katherine and I are very happy, and Miriam and I are very busy trying to solve a 225-year-old mystery. Let’s get back to the archaeology.”
As the fellowship moves forward, the “Oak Island Wedding” mystery has finally been solved—not in a lab or a trench, but in the heart of the Lagina family. With the record finally clear, the team can focus on the real treasure: the secrets still waiting to be unearthed.