Brianna LaPaglia Reveals Why She’s Not Dating After Zach Bryan Split

Brianna LaPaglia is ready to be single for a while.

Over two months since her split from Zach Bryan, the podcast host known as Brianna “Chickenfry” has shared her plans for reentering the dating scene. She’s committed to this decision and even made a pact with her co-host Josh Richards regarding it.

At the 2025 Golden Globes on January 5th, as I shared with Us Weekly, my perspective on dating feels more like a deep abyss I’m hesitant to dive into. However, my friends and I have made an amusing wager – no romantic entanglements for me until the summer solstice on June 21st! Frankly, my friend Josh doubts my ability to stick to it, but I’m confident that I can rise to the challenge.

She proudly declared, “No boyfriends.”

However, following her whirlwind past few months, she’s doing just fine on her own.

“I’m doing well,” the 25-year-old continued. “I feel like myself again.”

Brianna’s declaration comes three months after she and the “High Road” singer broke up.

Not long after, the influencer claimed that their year-long relationship involved emotional abuse. She further explained signs she should have noticed while dating Zach and spoke about how the relationship negatively impacted her friendship with Grace O’Malley (previously a close friend). Unfortunately, Zach has yet to respond to these accusations, and his representatives have remained silent in response to TopMob News’ earlier requests for comment.

After a challenging phase in my life, it seems like better days are here as Brianna graced the Golden Globes once more – this time adorning a stunning bronze dress designed by Maria Lucia Hohan. It’s been a year since my initial encounter at the awards was marred by Zach, but tonight, his shadow felt far away.

On her BFFs podcast in November, Brianna exclaimed how astonishing it was. It was the first time he had attempted to influence her clothing choices and social media posts. Consequently, she decided to share multiple photos from the Golden Globes, and he disapproved of the dress she wore.

In my professional opinion as a lifestyle enthusiast, I must confess that I personally wouldn’t have felt comfortable rocking the “Something in the Orange” artist’s sheer dress with such a striking high leg split, given my personal preferences and comfort level.

She remembered him saying he didn’t prefer dating someone who presented themselves in such a manner. “He spoiled my evening,” she expressed. “Whatever positive or good things I had going on for myself, he found a way to spoil them for me.

Keep reading for a timeline of Brianna and Zach’s split…

Rumors were swirling about a potential breakup as people began to notice a decrease in shared posts between Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia on the Internet, and many commenters voiced their doubts openly.

Last week was quite challenging for me, I confessed on the October 2nd episode of Barstool Sports’ BFFs podcast when Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards grilled me about the breakup speculations. “It’s surprising, we didn’t share posts for a week and that stirred up quite a buzz online. However, my partner is dealing with some heavy personal issues, and I chose to return home and take some space—we’re back together now and everything’s calm again.

In the meantime, Zach found himself on Dave’s naughty list due to a joke about Taylor Swift (which he later apologized for). However, since Zach is Brianna’s boyfriend, and Dave claims to be the “King of the Swifties,” he decided to overlook this incident.

Prior to the news of Brianna and Zach’s split becoming public knowledge, I had expressed my caution against getting involved with well-known individuals during a conversation on Halley Welch’s “Talk Tuah” podcast.

On the podcast episode released on October 22, the same day the split was announced, Brianna stated that she had previously mentioned she would never date anyone famous. However, she went on to say that despite never wanting to do so, things unexpectedly turned out differently for her.

Originally, she acknowledged that she had switched her opinion on something, but as Brianna went on to say, “I wish I hadn’t… dated famous individuals.

She added, “In my opinion, dating a well-known person can be quite challenging for one’s mental health. It’s quite demanding.

On October 21st, Brianna posted a picture on Instagram of a personal note she’d written, expressing deep emotions.

In the end, it’s inevitable that life carries on, regardless of your desires: Time marches forward, and the world keeps moving even when you wish it wouldn’t. You might feel resentful towards life for persisting while you stand still. You may even find yourself blaming others for your immobility. However, one day you will awaken to discover that life continues, not because it’s cruel but because you have the potential to move too. The world keeps spinning, striving to show you that there is hope for you as well.

All was revealed the next day.

Approximately one hour after Zach posted his Instagram Story on October 22nd, Brianna responded with her own post: “I’m really caught off guard at the moment,” she expressed. “I plan to take a break from social media for some time to focus on healing personally. When I feel ready, I’ll return and be prepared to discuss things further.

I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. Your kindness is truly overwhelming, and it brings me immense joy to know that I am surrounded by such wonderful individuals. Rest assured, no matter what challenges come your way, remember that love is always present and everything will ultimately work out for the best.

Before the private healing process started, Brianna shared in a YouTube video posted on October 22 (filmed from what she referred to as her “comfortable” bathroom floor), that she had been crying continuously for around five days straight upon waking up to Zach’s post and its subsequent events.

She exclaimed, “I hadn’t realized that post had been shared,” she said. “Neither did I receive a message nor a call from him. I simply awoke to find several texts asking, ‘Are you alright?’ and I responded, ‘Did something terrible happen, like my father passing away?’

Reflecting on being taken aback, she went on to say, “It’s just baffling to pour out your whole self for another person, only to be cast aside in such a short span. Truly, it’s incredibly painful.

In my own words, I haven’t been comfortable discussing it just yet, but I will. Here’s the thing, we parted ways yesterday, and I felt it necessary to deal with my emotions privately before making any public moves… I wanted to approach this situation as a fellow human being first.

All she wanted at the moment, she said, was to “just be hurt for a week and lay in bed.”

After she publicly discussed their split, Dave posted a link to Taylor’s song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” on YouTube, dedicating it to Brianna.

The image was captured by a friend and later shared on Brianna’s Instagram Story, acting on her behalf on October 24th. Accompanying the pointed picture, they wrote: “(Brianna is off social media, but she authorized this post). She will return on Wednesday to hang out with her friends. Currently, she is spending time with friends and family. I’ve been saving some of your heartwarming messages and sending them to her. Brianna appreciates you all.

As a lifestyle expert addressing rumors, let me clarify that I recently addressed speculation surrounding my relationship with my podcast co-host, Grace O’Malley, due to the absence of a public birthday wish on social media. However, I wanted to make it clear that this was not an indication of any discord or rift between us. On October 30th, I took to Instagram Stories to set the record straight and reaffirm our strong friendship.

Brianna stated, “I’m going to stop letting the internet dominate my personal connections from now on. It’s time for me to establish limits and keep certain matters private.

Previously, she expressed, “I no longer wish to disclose my personal relationships on social media as it seems eager to destroy them all. Grace, who’s been more like a sister to me since I turned 15, received a private birthday greeting from me.

Best friends Dave and Josh discovered an imaginative means to express their aggravations, unveiling a rap song titled “The Smallest Man.

The tune uploaded to YouTube on November 6 started with, “I told you to trust me, it looks like you’ve been caught in a lie,” the lyrics read. “Tinder, Bumble, Raya, I knew your deceit was apparent / You’re a cad, creating a new adversary / Soon enough, you’ll require some spiritual healing.

At first, the track was halted by Warner Music Group due to copyright issues; however, it reappeared on the same day.

In a recent post on X, Dave pointed out a temporary predicament they’re facing: “Zach Bryan and Warner Music seem to have some of the least effective crisis management professionals in the industry. Scrambling frantically to remove ‘#smallestman’ from the internet, it seems no one informed them that I am the head of an internet company. By their actions, they have all but ensured this issue will skyrocket to #1.

On November 5th, they both playfully shared a photo of the track on Instagram, but when someone criticized them for not tagging Zach, Brianna intervened and said, “We’ve all been blocked.

Instead of appearing to ignore all of Brianna’s conversation, Zach chose November 7 as the date to unveil his song “High Road” and share an update about it.

I made a visit to my mother’s grave just last night, after over a year had passed since my last visit. I took to Instagram to share this moment, as I found myself in the city of Tulsa.

He went on to explain that he had decided to stop touring due to being accepted into a master’s program in Paris for the following year. He also shared with her that he was now back in Oklahoma, reminiscing about his closest friends in New York, the nights they howled at the moon together, and the countless moments of uncontainable laughter they shared. He spoke about the camaraderie within his band over the past five years, the callouses on his fingers from playing music, every tear he shed, his appearance on The Rolling Stone magazine, and most importantly, spending leisurely afternoons on a porch swing with his lovely sister.

He remarked, “I penned the chorus for this song a few weeks ago and completed it when I recognized how fortunate I was to possess all these things. I felt it was long overdue to share it. Thank you for listening to ‘This Worlds a Giant’ last night, and thank you to everyone who supports me; those who have shared the burden with me. It seems as though my Quiet Dreams have become too weighty, but now I’m back and I’ll support you through the hardships.

Brianna has alleged that her relationship with Zach was emotionally abusive.

On the November 7th episode of BFFs, she shared with Dave and Josh that this past year has been the most challenging of her life due to the abuse she’s faced from someone. Despite everything, she admitted that she’s currently still feeling afraid.

The 25-year-old said her brain had been “rewired” from being afraid to make her ex mad.

Brianna went on, “He convinced me that every mistake was my doing. He cut me off from my entire life. He wouldn’t allow me to express my true self. He turned me against the things I admired most about myself.

Zach had “love bombed her,” she said, and she ignored multiple red flags.

Following nearly four tranquil months, she expressed that he gradually wore her down until she felt as if he was the only one remaining in her life, continuously crushing and diminishing her.

In the heat of excitement during that unforgettable episode, I couldn’t help but spill the beans about something truly mind-blowing. You see, there were whispers that Zach’s crew had proposed a life-changing deal: twelve million dollars, all mine, if I’d just sign an NDA and keep our relationship under wraps. Oh, the thrill!

Brianna mentioned that she wasn’t turning down the offer simply for the sake of revealing their secrets or because it resembled money from her former partner. Instead, she had other reasons for her decision.

Instead, Brianna expressed, “I won’t surrender the lessons from my past ordeals to someone who caused me harm.

TopMob News reached out to Zach for comment but has not heard back.

Following their recording, Dave scribbled on X, “It seems that many hold strong views about Bri. However, after tonight’s episode, I’m confident that everyone must have immense admiration for her.

On Nov. 7, Brianna posted on her Instagram Story, “I’m convinced I made the correct choice,” she said after the episode aired. “I think holding back and not revealing every detail was also the wise move. The essence of the situation should be clear to you now.

She went on to say, “Your messages have left me in tears. It’s astonishing to know that so many others have faced the same form of abuse. Rest assured, I will always be your advocate. If you can confront someone powerful, surely you can stand up to the bully from your hometown. Over the past two weeks, I’ve been trying to make sense of everything that happened, and I’m still working through it all. Let’s continue this journey towards healing together! My heart goes out to you, my heart goes out to you, my heart goes out to you.

After a couple of hours, she posted a video taken by an attendee at a stop on Barstool’s Chicks in the Office: Little Fall Getaway Tour, during which they performed “Smallest Man”. The shared clip emphasized the line, “What luck is Bri to be free of ZB.

Brianna denied that Dave offered her $10 million to spill her guts on the BFFs pod for…clicks?

Dave didn’t give me any cash, as she stated on TikTok on November 9. You thought that was a hint or revelation? I chose the higher ground. Instead of spelling it out directly, I created a scenario and described it vividly. If you can’t understand this obvious scene, I’m afraid I don’t have the patience to guide you step-by-step like a sighted person leading someone to an optometrist, alright? My apologies.

Furthermore, she explained, “I’m currently spending money. I’ve got costs for storage, moving expenses, and airfare for those frequent trips to New York in search of an apartment.

Pointing to the tattoo on her arm with lyrics from Zach’s song “28”, she emphatically stated, “That was my personal choice, that was my own tattoo. Now that we have matching ones, it’s alright, I won’t be removing it.

Zach remains silent regarding Brianna’s accusations of emotional abuse, and there’s a possibility she knows the reason behind his lack of response. Notably, he’s been posting content unrelated to the issue on social media, yet comments are disabled on those posts.

She stated on the November 13th episode of BFFs that, if he intends to refute the situation, his only option is to deny it. In that case, she plans to share all the videos and recordings as proof.

In my perspective, the lack of reply I’m receiving speaks volumes, it’s almost as if the absence of words is shouting loudly. It seems to me that his actions, or rather inactions, are once more illuminating his true nature.

Brianna added, “She might’ve accidentally spilled even more tea at that moment, but she gave Zach a chance to confess.

She stated, “I firmly believe that people aren’t hopeless cases.” This was her last plea for assistance, an effort to make him realize the impact of his actions on others and encourage him to seek help.

Dave has heard enough.

When he revealed on the November 14th episode of The Unnamed Show that he would be departing from BFFs at year’s end, the 47-year-old stated, “I find the topics unappealing. They present me with subjects when I arrive, and I haven’t researched them beforehand. I’m essentially criticizing 18-year-olds, whom I don’t even know. It’s not something I enjoy doing.

Despite this, it’s evident that he takes pleasure in criticizing others, as shown by his behavior. At present, his conversations with Brianna and Josh continue to be lively and spirited.

Though it’s obvious that he enjoys teasing or criticizing people, this is clear from his actions. For now, his chats with Brianna and Josh remain animated and full of energy.

He remarked that Josh and Bri would carry on with it. It’s doing incredibly well, but indeed, it’s my turn to move onto the next venture. I feel I’ve reached the end of what I can accomplish with it.

In a subtle manner, Brianna revealed that she declined an offer from her renowned admirer as she was already committed to someone else who proposed marriage, yet was unfaithful at the same time.

Did you know that my biggest celebrity crush made an attempt to reach out recently? This fact was shared along with a TikTok post on November 15, where she lip-synched to Cardi B’s ‘Be Careful.’ However, I rejected the advance since I had a boyfriend at the time, and unfortunately, I was being unfaithfully treated.

As I delved deeper into our relationship, I unfortunately discovered that he had been unfaithful all along, even during the very moment when he presented me with an engagement ring. Quite amusingly, it turned out he was simultaneously messaging other women at that time. [laughs]

Brianna titled a November 17 TikTok video, “Occasionally, just a beautiful New York City sunrise and some great friends are all you require,” accompanied by the song “Taylor Swift‘s ‘I Can Do It With a Broken Heart'” as she shared footage of herself and her mates (one of whom is an Australian friend she mentioned yesterday) enjoying the sunrise in Brooklyn.

She mentioned on another TikTok posted on Nov. 17 that after a challenging period of apartment-hunting in NYC with an Australian friend, she had finally been approved. They celebrated this news by going to Central Park, having drinks, and later being joined by other men and her friends. It was enjoyable.

When someone from the local community commented, “That happened quickly”, Brianna retorted, “Indeed, because I’ve just ended a relationship where I was unfaithfully loved, so yes, it did.

In the video uploaded on Nov. 18, Brianna humorously said, “Is there any chance I might find another boyfriend someday?” This was her reaction to rumors about a new relationship. However, she clarified, “At the moment, I’m deeply focused on my intensive therapy sessions.

Regarding the Australian lad, she added, “I mentioned earlier in my video that I’ve been spending time with a man who’s returning to Australia. Our paths may never cross again. Isn’t it okay for me to enjoy myself a bit? Isn’t it permissible for me to share a small kiss?

And for now, Brianna—fresh from lightening her locks—is turning the tables.

She pondered on TikTok in November, “For the first time ever, in both my entire life and adulthood, I find myself single. It’s a brand new experience! And let me tell you, it’s fantastic! Ladies in male-dominated professions, I’m attracting people and then vanishing on them.

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