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Brianna Chickenfry Opens Up on Friendship with Grace

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February 9, 2026
Brianna Chickenfry Opens Up on Friendship with Grace

Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia revealed the truth about where her friendship stands with her former Plan Bri Uncut co-host Grace O'Malley, who was 'like a sister' as far back as age 15.

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The 26-year-old BFFs podcaster and the 27-year-old comedian had a falling out in 2024 shortly after her shock split from Zach Bryan, and O'Malley wound up leaving Barstool Sports to start her own podcast DisGRACEful.

The former friends recently had an awkward reunion at a wedding, but LaPaglia stressed to Daily Mail on Saturday that 'it was fine.'

And while O'Malley claims she's open to reconciliation, the Special Forces contestant scoffed: 'That's not what she says behind closed doors.'

'No doors should ever be closed for good - well, some doors should be closed for good,' LaPaglia said.

'But friendship is, you know, always up there. We're having fun.'

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Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia (R) revealed the truth about where her friendship stands with her former Plan Bri Uncut co-host Grace O'Malley (L), who was 'like a sister' as far back as age 15

Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia (R) revealed the truth about where her friendship stands with her former Plan Bri Uncut co-host Grace O'Malley (L), who was 'like a sister' as far back as age 15

The TikToker was joined at SI The Party inside Cow Palace Arena & Event Center in Daly City, CA by her two friends - BFFs podcast co-host Josh Richards and Gabriela Moura - whom she dubbed a 'bad wingman' and a 'great wingwoman.'

Coincidentally, O'Malley and her sister Nora O'Malley scored last-minute tickets to Super Bowl LX, so the ex-BFFs could potentially run into each other during the big game.

On Sunday, LaPaglia - who boasts 3.5 million social media followers - Instastoried snaps of herself sporting a New England Patriots jacket while soaking up the vibes at Draft King's VIP suite inside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.

'I'm from Boston. My dad is like having a heart attack that I'm at the Super Bowl right now,' the Massachusetts native explained.

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'Everything is so fun! Last night, [I] saw 50 Cent, oh my god. I really love Curtis.'

Spotted at the Super Bowl LX festivities last Friday was LaPaglia's ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan, who performed at the EA SPORTS Presents Madden Bowl at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

The 29-year-old Grammy winner even enlisted San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey to perform keyboard during his set when his usual bandmate had to drop out unexpectedly.

Bryan wed second wife Samantha Leighton Leonard - who's a dead ringer for LaPaglia - on New Year's Eve in San Sebastián, Spain five months after going public.

The 28-year-old certified yoga instructor aims to graduate this May with a Master of Architecture degree from USC.

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The country crooner will have a good amount of time to honeymoon with Leonard before he kicks off his 39-date With Heaven On Tour, which starts March 7 in Missouri and ends October 10 in Alabama.

The 26-year-old BFFs podcaster and the 27-year-old comedian had a falling out in 2024 shortly after her shock split from Zach Bryan, and O'Malley wound up leaving Barstool Sports to start her own podcast DisGRACEful (pictured in 2024)

The 26-year-old BFFs podcaster and the 27-year-old comedian had a falling out in 2024 shortly after her shock split from Zach Bryan, and O'Malley wound up leaving Barstool Sports to start her own podcast DisGRACEful (pictured in 2024) 

The former friends recently had an awkward reunion at a wedding, but LaPaglia stressed to Daily Mail on Saturday that 'it was fine'
Grace O'Malley pictured Friday

The former friends recently had an awkward reunion at a wedding, but LaPaglia stressed to Daily Mail on Saturday that 'it was fine'

And while O'Malley claims she's open to reconciliation, the Special Forces contestant scoffed: 'That's not what she says behind closed doors'

And while O'Malley claims she's open to reconciliation, the Special Forces contestant scoffed: 'That's not what she says behind closed doors'

'No doors should ever be closed for good - well, some doors should be closed for good,' LaPaglia said. 'But friendship is, you know, always up there. We're having fun'

'No doors should ever be closed for good - well, some doors should be closed for good,' LaPaglia said. 'But friendship is, you know, always up there. We're having fun'

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The TikToker was joined at SI The Party inside Cow Palace Arena & Event Center in Daly City, CA by her two friends - BFFs podcast co-host Josh Richards (R) and Gabriela Moura (L) - whom she dubbed a 'bad wingman' and a 'great wingwoman'

The TikToker was joined at SI The Party inside Cow Palace Arena & Event Center in Daly City, CA by her two friends - BFFs podcast co-host Josh Richards (R) and Gabriela Moura (L) - whom she dubbed a 'bad wingman' and a 'great wingwoman'

Coincidentally, O'Malley and her sister Nora O'Malley scored last-minute tickets to Super Bowl LX, so the ex-BFFs could potentially run into each other during the big game

Coincidentally, O'Malley and her sister Nora O'Malley scored last-minute tickets to Super Bowl LX, so the ex-BFFs could potentially run into each other during the big game

On Sunday, LaPaglia Instastoried snaps of herself soaking up the vibes at Draft King's VIP suite inside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
She was sporting a New England Patriots jacket

On Sunday, LaPaglia Instastoried snaps of herself sporting a New England Patriots jacket while soaking up the vibes at Draft King's VIP suite inside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA

'I'm from Boston. My dad is like having a heart attack that I'm at the Super Bowl right now,' the Massachusetts native explained. 'Everything is so fun! Last night, [I] saw 50 Cent, oh my god. I really love Curtis'

'I'm from Boston. My dad is like having a heart attack that I'm at the Super Bowl right now,' the Massachusetts native explained. 'Everything is so fun! Last night, [I] saw 50 Cent, oh my god. I really love Curtis'

Spotted at the Super Bowl LX festivities last Friday was LaPaglia's ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan (R), who performed at the EA SPORTS Presents Madden Bowl at the Chase Center in San Francisco

Spotted at the Super Bowl LX festivities last Friday was LaPaglia's ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan (R), who performed at the EA SPORTS Presents Madden Bowl at the Chase Center in San Francisco

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The 29-year-old Grammy winner wed second wife Samantha Leighton Leonard - who's a dead ringer for LaPaglia - on New Year's Eve in San Sebastián, Spain five months after going public

The 29-year-old Grammy winner wed second wife Samantha Leighton Leonard - who's a dead ringer for LaPaglia - on New Year's Eve in San Sebastián, Spain five months after going public 

Bryan's first marriage to Rose Madden ended after only one year in 2021.

Meanwhile, LaPaglia has remained celibate since she was 'blindsided' by her bitter 2024 break-up, which ended with the newly-sober star joining celebrity dating app Raya and offering her a $12 million NDA to stay silent.

Bryan's volatile 15-month relationship with the content creator appeared to inspire at least three of the 25 songs on his sixth studio album With Heaven on Top including Skin, Plastic Cigarette and Slicked Back.

The Oklahoma native's record is currently number five on the Billboard Hot 200 chart since dropping January 9.

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