Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia was caught off guard by Zach Bryan’s breakup announcement.

“Hey guys, I’m feeling really caught off guard at the moment. I’m going to stay off social media for a while and try to heal privately,” the 25-year-old Barstool Sports personality wrote on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, shortly after the 28-year-old country singer shared the news on his own page had.

“When I’m ready, I’ll be back and ready to talk,” LaPaglia added, before thanking her fans for their “kind words” and reminding them – and probably herself – that “everything’s always going to be okay.” becomes.”

The internet star then uploaded a YouTube video in which she tearfully spoke about the breakup, which she said took place on Monday.

“I just woke up when Zach posted on his Instagram that we broke up and I had no idea that post was going to blow up,” she said as she sat on her bathroom floor.

“He didn’t text me, he didn’t call me,” she claimed, adding that she had been “crying for five days straight.”

LaPaglia wondered, “How can you give someone everything and love them so unconditionally through things you shouldn’t do…and then discard them in a few days?” It’s really, really heartbreaking.”

Although she said she didn’t feel ready to discuss “details” yet, she promised she would eventually.

Earlier in the day, a source exclusively shared that the couple had parted ways.

“Zach and Bri were crazy about each other, but their relationship was always rocky,” our insider revealed. “His lifestyle is not conducive to a serious relationship.”

Bryan then confirmed the split via his Instagram Story, telling his followers that he still has “respect and love” for LaPaglia with “every ounce” of his heart.

“She loved me unconditionally for a very long time and I will always thank her for that,” he wrote.

In his cryptic message, the musician explained that he’s “personally had an incredibly tough year and battled through some pretty bad things,” noting that he “thought it would be beneficial” if the duo took “different paths.” .

“I’m not perfect and never will be,” he admitted.

“To all that I am and to everyone I have let down, I am sorry. I try my best in everything. “I let down people who love me and especially myself,” the “I Remember Everything” singer said.

Reddit and TikTok users began speculating on Monday that the former couple had broken up after screenshots of Bryan’s profile on celebrity dating app Raya began circulating online.

LaPaglia added fuel to the fire by uploading a cryptic poem to Instagram that read, in part: “Someday you’ll find that life goes on / Even if you don’t want it to.”

The US Navy veteran and the podcaster began dating in July 2023, but didn’t make their red carpet debut until the 2024 Grammys in February.

A few weeks later, a woman named Brooke Almond publicly accused Bryan of cheating on LaPaglia with her.

The “BFFs” co-host was quick to defend the “Something in the Orange” hitmaker, insisting to her listeners that the affair happened before She and her boyfriend at the time got together.

“He’s a real rock star. He’s rich and famous,” LaPaglia said at the time. “Don’t you think he’s going to be the damn king?”

Representatives for the exes did not respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.