Brianna ‘Chickenfry’ LaPaglia Opens Up About Life After Zach Bryan Breakup
Brianna LaPaglia, better known as Brianna Chickenfry, is embracing her independence following a tumultuous breakup with country singer Zach Bryan. The split, which she described as blindsiding, has prompted the 25-year-old podcaster to take to social media to express her resilience. On Saturday, October 26, she reassured her fans with an upbeat message, declaring, “I’m literally so fine besties,” and humorously adding, “F— men and kill em all lmao.”
In an amusing twist, LaPaglia shared that her friends had sent her cupcakes to lift her spirits. The cupcakes, intended to convey the message “his loss,” unfortunately featured a typo that changed it to “his lose.” As she continued to reflect on the breakup, LaPaglia posted updates on her Instagram Story, reminiscing about the sacrifices she made for her relationship. “Remember when I put my life on pause for a man. Forgive me I’m only human,” she wrote.
Details about her split from Zach Bryan, 28, have begun to emerge. Sources indicate that LaPaglia was caught off guard by Bryan’s activity on dating apps while they were in a committed relationship. Reports claim that a friend alerted her about Zach’s profile on Raya, revealing that he was active on the dating scene. On October 22, Bryan confirmed their breakup through an Instagram Story, expressing his deep respect and love for LaPaglia. He acknowledged his struggles over the past year and emphasized the need for them to part ways.
In his heartfelt message, Bryan encouraged fans to give both him and LaPaglia the space they need during this challenging time. “If you have it in your heart, mine too,” he wrote, taking responsibility for the pain caused and apologizing to those he let down.
Responding to Bryan’s public statement, LaPaglia admitted she was taken aback and planned to step away from social media to focus on healing. “Hey guys I’m feeling really blindsided right now. Gonna hop off social media for a while and attempt to heal privately,” she shared, expressing her gratitude for her fans’ support.
In a poignant video, LaPaglia spoke candidly about her heartbreak, revealing she had been in tears for days. “How can you give every ounce of yourself to someone and then, like, be discarded in a few days?” she lamented, conveying the depth of her feelings. The couple had made their relationship public in July 2023, with LaPaglia describing their connection as “fun” and “casual” during a previous podcast episode.
Prior to the official announcement of their breakup, LaPaglia had shared a thought-provoking note on her Instagram Stories, hinting at her emotional state. “And eventually you’ll find that life goes on, even if you don’t want it to,” she wrote, offering insight into her feelings of being stuck.
As LaPaglia navigates this difficult chapter, she is determined to emerge stronger and more self-aware, while her followers remain supportive during this trying time.