Country music star Zach Bryan apparently “blindsided” Barstool Sports personality Brianna LaPaglia (aka Briana Chick-Fries) by sharing the couple’s breakup on social media.
LaPaglia, a Boston native, posted on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, Oct. 22, after the “Pink Skies” singer announced the couple’s breakup earlier in the day.
“I feel really blinded right now. I’m going to take a break from social media for a while and try to heal in private, but I’m ready to come back and talk when I’m ready,” LaPaglia said. It is written in the story. “I love you all so much and thank you for all your kind words. Remember that you are loved and everything will always be okay.”
LaPaglia’s message came after Bryan posted on his Instagram Story earlier in the day.
“Brianna and I have broken up, but I truly respect and love her,” he wrote. “I will always be grateful to her because she has loved me unconditionally for a long time.”
Brian said he had been going through some “pretty serious things” recently and thought it was best for the couple to separate as this year had been “incredibly difficult” for him.
Rumors of a breakup began on Monday when screenshots of Brian's profile on celebrity dating app Raya went viral on Reddit and TikTok. Brian seemed to address these rumors on his Instagram Story.
“I’m not perfect and I never will be,” he wrote. “I’m sorry to all of me and to those I’ve disappointed. I will do my best in everything I do. Those who love me, and mostly myself. I have betrayed you.”
LaPaglia apparently confirmed that she and Bryan were dating in July 2023, Us Weekly reported at the time. The former couple bought a house together in Duxbury in April, Boston.com reported.