Brianna LaPaglia, popular as “Chickenfry,” recently paused her involvement in the BFFs podcast following her public breakup with country singer Zach Bryan. Taking to TikTok, she cited the need for a mental health break due to the intense public scrutiny of her personal life.
Her co-hosts, Josh Richards and Dave Portnoy, have expressed their full support, encouraging her to prioritize her well-being. LaPaglia is still coming to terms with the unexpected end of her relationship, which Bryan announced on October 22 via Instagram. Bryan mentioned his challenges over the year in his post, concluding that separation would benefit both.
In a subsequent heartfelt YouTube video, LaPaglia described the breakup as profoundly upsetting. She spoke about the pain of abruptly leaving after giving so much of herself to the relationship. Despite the current pause, she reassured fans that she would return to the podcast once ready to discuss her experiences.
Meanwhile, Dave Portnoy has openly supported LaPaglia, criticizing Bryan on another program, The Unnamed Show, and labelling him a “fraud” based on past interactions. Despite the initial strong connection between LaPaglia and Bryan, sources close to them suggest that Bryan’s lifestyle and commitments were not conducive to a stable relationship.
As LaPaglia takes time to heal, fans of the BFFs podcast eagerly anticipate her return and further insights into her experiences through the breakup.
