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Zach Bryan offered Brianna Chickenfry $12 million to keep quiet about the breakup


Zach Bryan offered Brianna Chickenfry  million to keep quiet about the breakup

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia claimed that Zach Bryan offered her $12 million if she would sign a non-disclosure agreement promising not to talk about their relationship or breakup.

The internet personality made the bombshell revelation on Thursday's episode of her “BFFs” podcast with Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards.

During a solo segment of the episode filmed last week, LaPaglia shared, “After everything was done, (Bryan's) team came to me and offered me a lot of money, a big lump sum and a few options.”

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia claimed Zach Bryan offered her millions to sign an NDA that would ban her from discussing their breakup. briannalapaglia/Instagram
The Barstool Sports personality opened up about the rumored deal on Thursday's episode of her “BFFs” podcast with Dave Portnoy. YouTube/BFFs: Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards and Bri Chickenfry

LaPaglia, 25, claimed she would have received “the money over the course of three years” if she hadn't publicly spoken to Bryan about her “experiences” or “everything” she was.

“They would have monitored everything I did,” she said. “I thought about it for a second and I think they tend to forget, I started to forget that I was someone, that I was established, that I was successful before (Bryan).”

The Barstool Sports personality continued, “I'm going to be someone, I'm going to be established (and) I'm going to be successful after him (too).”

“After everything was done, (Bryan's) team came to me and they offered me a lot of money, a big lump sum and a few options,” she said. YouTube/BFFs: Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards and Bri Chickenfry
LaPaglia said she received the money over the course of three years. Billboard via Getty Images

“Maybe I won't be selling out stadiums and making hundreds of millions of fucking dollars,” she added, referencing the “Pink Skies” singer's successful career.

“I'm happy where I am, and I don't want blood money. I don't think you can pay people you hurt (and expect) to protect you…offering millions of dollars for this seemingly beautiful relationship (and keeping it secret) speaks volumes.”

“I didn’t accept any money. I won't accept any money. I think it's beneath me. I think it sucks,” LaPaglia continued.

“I thought about it for a second, and I think they tend to forget, I started to forget that I was someone before (Bryan), that I was established, that I was successful,” LaPaglia said. Billboard via Getty Images
LaPagila said she didn't want Bryan's blood money. Getty Images

Later in the episode, LaPaglia met with her podcast co-hosts to discuss the NDA during a segment filmed this week.

Portnoy shared that LaPaglia “went back and forth” on whether to accept the money, which he confirmed was a $12 million payout.

“This is life-changing money,” said the Barstool Sports founder. “An hour later she said, 'I'm not taking that.' Shit. I'm not taking it.' The next hour she said, “Too much money, I have to take it. How can I give up $12 million?'”

Portnoy, 47, admitted he even considered telling LaPaglia to take the money.

“I don't think you can pay people you hurt (and expect) to protect you,” she continued. briannalapaglia/Instagram
The podcaster added: “I didn’t take any money. I won't accept any money. I think it’s beneath me.” briannalapaglia/Instagram

“It was a moral battle,” LaPaglia chimed in, explaining that she called “everyone” to see if they had “the answer” for her.

“From the beginning I was like…Screw you, I don't want your money,' but then when you look at my family, who obviously have no money and come from nothing, they say, 'Take the money'.”

LaPaglia said she ultimately knew she wouldn't be able to sleep at night if she took the money, especially after he allegedly emotionally abused her and she was afraid of him.

The podcaster claimed Bryan's team also offered to buy her a house or apartment in New York City.

LaPaglia claimed Bryan's team also offered her a house and apartment in New York City. briannalapaglia/Instagram
Portnoy, seen here on Thursday's podcast episode, admitted he debated whether LaPaglia should accept the money. YouTube/BFFs: Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards and Bri Chickenfry
Representatives for Bryan were not immediately available to Page Six for comment. briannalapaglia/Instagram

Representatives for Bryan were not immediately available to Page Six for comment.

In October, the “Something in the Orange” singer shared on his Instagram Story that he and LaPaglia had split after a year of dating and “an incredibly hard year.”

Shortly after the announcement, LaPaglia commented on the split on her YouTube channel, saying she was “blindsided.”

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