Influencer Brianna LaPaglia and country singer Zach Bryan are navigating a difficult public breakup.
On October 22, 2024, Zach announced their split on his Instagram Story, surprising fans and leaving the Barstool Sports host feeling blindsided. That same day, Brianna responded with a candid YouTube video, expressing her shock and emotional distress over how the situation was handled by her ex.
In the four-minute video, Brianna revealed that she wasn’t prepared for the breakup to go public, as it had only been a day since they parted ways on October 21, 2024. Reflecting on Bryan’s unexpected announcement, she shared,
“I just woke up to Zach posting on his Instagram that we broke up. I had no idea that post was going up… I wanted to heal privately and I didn’t even know that he was gonna post that… So I am just completely blindsided by that. We broke up yesterday, and I am not ready to talk about the details yet”.
Halfway through the video, the podcast host became visibly emotional, breaking down in tears as she discussed her heartbreak and the emotional toll the breakup had taken on her. Sobbing, she said,
“I have been crying for five days straight… I don’t understand how you can give every ounce of yourself to someone and then be discarded off in a few days… I’m just obviously really, really hurt right now. I wanted to just be hurt for a week, lay in bed, and I just didn’t want it to be public”.
LaPaglia concluded her video by thanking her followers for their support during this challenging time. She announced that she would be taking a break from YouTube and social media to focus on healing.
Brianna LaPaglia And Zach Bryan’s Breakup Unfolds In Tense Instagram Story Exchange
Shortly before Brianna’s video went up, the singer announced in a lengthy Instagram Story that the couple had decided to part ways. His breakup post read,
“Addressing something: Brianna and me have broken up with each other and I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart. She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I’ll always thank her…”
Shortly after Bryan shared his post, LaPaglia cryptically responded on her own Instagram Stories, claiming that she was feeling blindsided by the announcement. She wrote,
“Hey guys I’m feeling really blindsided right now. Gonna hop off social media for a while and attempt to heal privately, when I’m ready I’ll be back and ready to talk. I love you guys so much thank you for all of your kind words. Remember you are so loved and everything’s always gonna be okay”.
Brianna LaPaglia and Zach Bryan first crossed paths in May 2023 at the Academy of Country Music Awards, where LaPaglia, a fan of the singer, had a brief interaction with him. Their connection quickly blossomed, and by July 2023, the two had officially started dating. They were together for over a year before announcing their recent split.
Netizens Criticize Brianna’s Emotional YouTube Response To Her Breakup
The online community criticized the influencer’s tell-all video, calling her behavior ridiculous and a publicity stunt. Many commenters described it as a cash grab moment. They wrote,
“I really think these influencers need to take a step back from sharing their every thought and feeling online, because we shouldn’t be seeing all of this”.
“That’s influencers’ whole thing tho it’s just a part of it. It’s lame for sure tho…”
“It’s so ridiculous. I don’t think it’s good for their mental health to be crying on the internet like this”.
Brianna LaPaglia and Zach Bryan’s highly publicized breakup has not only shocked fans but also ignited debates online about personal boundaries and emotional transparency. As both navigate the fallout in their own ways, it remains to be seen how the former couple will move forward from this public split.