Influencer Brianna LaPaglia, known as “Brianna Chickenfry,” expressed her surprise following country singer Zach Bryan’s announcement of their breakup on social media.
On October 22, Bryan shared an Instagram story stating that he and LaPaglia had ended their relationship, mentioning, “I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart.” He acknowledged her unconditional love over the years and explained that he felt the need to part ways after enduring a challenging personal year and dealing with serious issues. Bryan requested that fans respect both his and LaPaglia’s privacy during this time and apologized for any disappointments he may have caused.
Shortly after Bryan’s post, LaPaglia took to her Instagram story, revealing that she felt “really blindsided” by the breakup. She expressed her intention to step back from social media for a while to heal privately, promising to return when she was ready to discuss it. LaPaglia thanked her followers for their supportive messages and encouraged them to remember that they are loved and everything will be okay.
In a subsequent YouTube video, LaPaglia reiterated her feelings of being caught off guard by Bryan’s announcement. She revealed that she woke up to the news via his post and had not received a heads-up from him beforehand. LaPaglia shared her emotional state, explaining how heartbreaking it was to dedicate herself to someone only to be abruptly discarded.
While she chose not to delve into the specifics of their breakup at this moment, LaPaglia mentioned that she would eventually address it when she was ready. She asked for privacy as she navigated her feelings, assuring her audience that she would be okay despite the pain.
LaPaglia and Bryan began dating around July 2023, when she first mentioned on her podcast that they had been “hanging out” for three weeks. In August, she publicly referred to Bryan as her boyfriend, explaining their initial desire for discretion following recent breakups. They celebrated their one-year anniversary on July 14, with LaPaglia expressing deep affection in a heartfelt post.
LaPaglia’s last post featuring Bryan was on October 11, where she shared an image of him with a guitar. Bryan also frequently updated his Instagram with music-related content, sharing similar sentiments about love and loss around the same time.