Zach Bryan Spotted on Dating App Raya Amid Breakup with Brianna LaPaglia, Fans Speculate
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After a year-long relationship, country music star Zach Bryan, 28, and Barstool Sports personality Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, 25, have officially parted ways. The breakup, confirmed by both parties via Instagram, has sparked rumors and speculation, especially as fans wonder if Bryan is already moving on after his profile allegedly appeared on the celebrity dating app, Raya.
On October 22, Zach Bryan took to his Instagram Story to announce the end of his relationship with LaPaglia. He expressed his deep admiration for her, describing her as someone who had loved him “unconditionally” despite the challenges they faced. Bryan admitted that the past year had been personally difficult for him, stating, “I’ve had an incredibly hard year personally and struggled through some pretty severe things.” Without elaborating on the specifics of their breakup, Bryan acknowledged his imperfections, emphasizing that he’s “not perfect and never will be.”
LaPaglia, however, was reportedly blindsided by Bryan’s public announcement. In her own Instagram Story, the social media star revealed that she had been unaware that Bryan planned to make the breakup public, leaving her feeling shocked. She then informed her followers that she would be stepping away from social media for a while to process the breakup in private, asking for time and space to heal.
Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia have called it quits after more than a year of dating. pic.twitter.com/9OncxK7zBK
— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) October 23, 2024
Speculation Over Bryan’s Dating App Activity
While both Bryan and LaPaglia asked for privacy, rumors swirled almost immediately. Fans took to social media platforms like TikTok and Reddit to share screenshots purportedly showing Bryan’s profile on the exclusive dating app, Raya, where many celebrities seek discreet connections. The screenshots sparked curiosity about whether the country singer was already moving on, just days after the breakup announcement.
Adding to the speculation, LaPaglia posted a cryptic poem on Instagram that read, “Eventually you’ll find that life goes on / Even if you don’t want it to,” further fueling rumors that the breakup was more complicated than either party had let on. Though neither Bryan nor LaPaglia has commented on the dating app rumors, fans continue to speculate about the state of their relationship.
Zach Bryan is on Raya. He broke up with Brianna Chickenfry pic.twitter.com/3oFjzPqXh6
— Steve Franklin (@MyGuySteve) October 22, 2024
Rocky Relationship and Public Attention
Bryan and LaPaglia’s romance, which began in July 2023, was not without its ups and downs. Shortly after they started dating, the couple moved into Bryan’s waterfront mansion in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and even adopted a puppy together. Their relationship went public when they made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Grammy Awards, where Bryan took home his first Grammy for his duet with Kacey Musgraves.
Despite the public displays of affection, rumors of tension in their relationship persisted. A source close to the couple described their relationship as “crazy” but also “difficult,” noting that Bryan’s demanding career as a touring artist made it challenging for him to maintain a committed relationship. In March 2024, Bryan faced cheating allegations from a woman named Brooke Almond, but LaPaglia quickly dismissed the claims, clarifying that the incident occurred before they began dating. She defended Bryan, acknowledging the realities of his rock star lifestyle.
zach bryan liking girls on raya less than 24 hours after his breakup pic.twitter.com/LOFT8YvRNd
— hails (@hailsbethmcc) October 22, 2024
people spotting zach bryan back on raya the same day as his breakup pic.twitter.com/6AFYnxXzsv
— kathie (@kathiesalmeron) October 22, 2024Advertisement
Bryan’s Personal Struggles
In addition to the pressures of his career, Bryan has been open about the personal struggles he’s faced over the years. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was previously married to Rose Madden, another Navy veteran, from 2020 to 2021. Bryan’s relationships have often been impacted by his internal battles, as he has candidly shared with his fans. It’s clear that these personal difficulties have played a role in his breakup with LaPaglia.
As of now, both Zach Bryan and Brianna LaPaglia are taking time to process their split. Bryan briefly deleted his Instagram account following the breakup announcement but later returned to confirm the news. Meanwhile, LaPaglia has retreated from social media, leaving fans to speculate on the future of both celebrities. While the dating app rumors continue to swirl, it remains to be seen whether Bryan is ready to move on or if the alleged Raya profile is just another layer of gossip in an already highly publicized breakup.
For now, fans are left wondering if Zach Bryan is truly ready to start a new chapter, or if the rumors of his appearance on Raya are just part of the fallout from his breakup with Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia.
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