Brianna LaPaglia Addresses Rumors About Breakup and Dave Portnoy’s Involvement
Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia has addressed several rumors regarding her breakup with Zach Bryan. Among these rumors are claims about financial dealings with her podcast cohost, Dave Portnoy.
Denial of Payment Rumors
In a TikTok video posted on November 9, LaPaglia firmly denied that Portnoy had paid her $10 million for a biography focused on Bryan. She remarked, "Dave didn't give me any money. A tell-all? You think that was a tell-all?" This statement came over two weeks after Bryan announced their breakup. LaPaglia stressed that her comments during their podcast were meant to "set a scene" rather than reveal revelations. She emphasized, "If you can't see that very clear picture, I don't have time to hold your hand."
Financial Struggles and Moving Challenges
She also shared her current financial situation, explaining the costs she faces during this transition. LaPaglia noted, "I am losing money right now. I am paying for storage, movers, and flights to New York while I hunt for an apartment." These comments highlight the practical struggles she is encountering.
Tattoo Clarifications
In another TikTok shared the same day, LaPaglia clarified her stance on a tattoo featuring a lyric from Bryan's song "28." She remarked, "That is my tattoo. Now we're matching." She recalled getting the tattoo in Las Vegas after she and the singer began their romance. During this time, she stated, "I got this matching with a bunch of my friends, and we were very drunk."
Background on "28"
Bryan provided insights into the inspirations behind his song "28". He described a moment of bliss while bowling in New York with friends, expressing gratitude for their presence. He noted, "I realized how lucky I was to be in that exact moment." Additionally, Bryan shared a personal story involving their puppy's surgery, which led to the realization of their good fortune.
LaPaglia has previously acknowledged that Bryan also got a tattoo related to her. According to her, he got inked shortly after they spent time together. She mentioned, "Days after we first connected, he got my name tattooed on his arm." This indicates the depth of feelings they had for one another.
Reactions to the Breakup Announcement
The breakup announcement from Bryan on October 22 took LaPaglia by surprise. She expressed her feelings of shock, saying, "I woke up to Zach posting on Instagram that we broke up. I had no idea that was happening." LaPaglia remarked that she received multiple texts from concerned friends shortly after the post.
In light of these revelations, LaPaglia aims to clarify the ongoing speculations regarding her situation and maintains focus on her personal journey following the breakup.