Zach Bryan’s Flag Burning Sparks Restraining Order Rumors
Zach Bryan's Torched Barstool Flag Sparks Restraining Order Fears from Ex-Girlfriend Brianna LaPaglia
The drama-filled romance between country singer Zach Bryan and podcaster Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia is heating up once again, this time with a shocking twist. In a bizarre move, 29-year-old Zach was seen setting fire to the Barstool Sports flag on his lawn, sparking fears from his ex-girlfriend that she may need to take drastic measures - including filing a restraining order.
The incident unfolded when Zach took to social media and posted videos of himself torching the flag, which belonged to his ex's workplace. He was seen running over the smoldering remains with a golf club before jumping on the back of his tractor to seemingly retrieve it. The videos were captioned with the song "Bitin' List" by Tyler Childers, which contains some rather...unsettling lyrics.
As if things couldn't get any juicier, Brianna responded to Zach's antics by sharing a screenshot of an internet search on how to file a restraining order. Talk about a thinly veiled threat! Meanwhile, Barstool founder David Portnoy couldn't resist poking fun at the situation, posting a tongue-in-cheek comment on his own Instagram page: "Oh no. How are we gonna recover?"
This latest development comes hot on the heels of their very public breakup last year. The couple's romance was short-lived but explosive - they met at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2023 and made a high-profile debut together on the red carpet at the 2024 Grammys just two months later. However, things took a turn for the worse when Zach announced their split via Instagram statement, citing his own personal struggles and "severe" issues.
Brianna's response was equally dramatic - she claimed to have been "blindsided" by the breakup and announced that she would be taking a social media break to heal privately. However, things quickly took a turn for the messy when Zach posted an image of their shared pet on social media, sparking a heated feud between the two.
Brianna accused Zach of posting the photo as a deliberate attempt to hurt her, saying "If this man posts this fing cat one more time, then I'm gonna post videos of you whipping s at my face." Ouch! She also made some very serious allegations against Zach, claiming that he had subjected her to "narcissistic, emotional" abuse throughout their relationship.
And if things weren't already dramatic enough, Brianna revealed on the BFFs Podcast that Zach had even picked out an engagement ring for her while he was allegedly cheating on her. She claimed to have refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and rejected any "bribes" offered by his team.
When asked for comment, Daily Mail's sister publication thescholarlynote.com reached out to Zach's representatives, but they remained tight-lipped about the situation. However, in January, Zach did respond to critics who were targeting his inner circle, saying: "I'm not asking for sympathy but going for my -friends- is so low and so messed up."
Looks like this drama-filled romance has only just begun!
