Brianna Chickenfry claims Zach Bryan offered $12M to stay silent on their breakup

The Barstool Sports co-host declined the offer, stating, " “I did not accept any money, I don’t want blood money."

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia made a startling revelation in Thursday’s episode of her "BFFs" podcast with Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards, alleging that country singer Zach Bryan offered her $12 million to stay silent about their relationship and breakup. 

During a solo segment, LaPaglia shared, “After everything was done, I was approached by [Bryan’s] team and I was offered a lot of money, a big lump sum of money and a few options.” 

She claimed the deal, spread over three years, would have required her to sign a non-disclosure agreement prohibiting her from discussing their “experiences” together, with Bryan’s team allegedly planning to monitor her activities closely. 

Reflecting on the offer, LaPaglia explained, “I thought about it for a second, and I think they tend to forget, I started to forget, that I was someone, I was established, I was successful, before [Bryan].” 

The Barstool Sports personality ultimately declined the offer, stating, “I don’t want blood money. I don’t think you can pay people off that you hurt [and expect] for them to protect you.” 

LaPaglia noted she was initially tempted, given her family’s financial background, but she ultimately decided, “I did not accept any money. I will not accept any money. I think it’s beneath me.”

LaPaglia’s account continued with Portnoy confirming the sum, saying, “That’s life-changing money,” and acknowledging her back-and-forth on the decision. 

According to LaPaglia, Bryan’s team also offered alternative forms of compensation, including a house or an apartment in New York City. 

In October, Bryan, known for his hit “Something in the Orange,” had announced their breakup, calling it an “incredibly hard year” via his Instagram Story. 

Shortly after, LaPaglia expressed her feelings of being “blindsided” by the split on her YouTube channel. Representatives for Bryan were not immediately available for comment.