Brianna LaPaglia Addresses $10 Million Payout Rumors for Dave Portnoy Interview About Zach Bryan

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, known for her work with Barstool Sports, has shut down rumors claiming Dave Portnoy paid her $10 million for an exclusive tell-all interview about her ex, country star Zach Bryan.

The 25-year-old influencer addressed the speculation via TikTok on Saturday, days after her revealing interview on the BFFs podcast with Portnoy and Josh Richards.

“Dave didn’t give me any money,” LaPaglia clarified, addressing claims that her podcast appearance was a “tell-all.” “You think that was a tell-all? I took the high road. What I did was set a scene [and] paint a picture.”

The social media personality went on to describe the financial toll she’s facing in the aftermath of their split. “I’m losing money right now. I’m paying for storage, I’m paying for movers, I’m paying for f–king flights back and forth to New York to go try and find an apartment,” she said. LaPaglia had to leave Bryan’s home after their breakup last month, adding another layer of stress to an already difficult situation.

During Thursday’s episode of BFFs, LaPaglia revealed that Bryan and his team had allegedly offered her $12 million and a New York City apartment to sign a non-disclosure agreement. The agreement would have required her to remain silent about their relationship and be monitored by his team. “I don’t want blood money,” she said. “I don’t think you can pay people off that you hurt [and expect] for them to protect you.”

Emphasizing her stance, LaPaglia stated, “I did not accept any money. I will not accept any money. I think it’s beneath me. I think that it’s f–ked up.”

LaPaglia shared more about the emotional toll of their relationship, describing it as “the hardest year of my life” and admitting, “I’m still scared right now because I’m scared of him.” She explained that her hesitance to speak publicly stemmed from a fear of making Bryan angry. “My brain’s rewired and I’m scared to make him mad,” she said.

The influencer also alleged that Bryan was critical of her attire, recalling how he disapproved of the sheer gown she wore to the 2024 Golden Globes. “He didn’t like my dress,” she said. “He said he didn’t want to date someone that presents themselves that way.” Additionally, LaPaglia mentioned that Bryan “freaked the f–k out” when she sang a Morgan Wallen song in his home.

Zach Bryan, known for hits like “Something in the Orange,” has yet to address the allegations directly but did share a cryptic post about “crying” while announcing he was quitting touring over the weekend. Sources close to the situation told Page Six that Bryan was known to be an “a–hole” in the music industry.

The pair’s rocky relationship ended in October, with Bryan confirming the split on Instagram.

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