Zach Bryan’s ex Brianna LaPaglia says Sports Illustrated photo shoot is favorite f— you to country singer [Video]

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia “is not asking for anyone’s permission.” 

The 25-year-old podcast host made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut on the cover of the January digital issue, and while the social media influencer sees the photo spread as an opportunity to move forward after a difficult breakup with ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan, she also wants a little revenge.

“It is just, on a petty level, my favorite f— you,” she told Sports Illustrated in the interview, titled “Brianna LaPaglia is Not Asking for Anyone’s Permission.” 

ZACH BRYAN’S EX BRIANNA LAPGLIA WOWS IN REVENGE DRESS AS SHE WEARS OFF DATING

She added, “This is me, and I wanted to do this, and now I’m on the digital cover.”

LaPaglia has been vocal about the deterioration of her relationship with the country music star, which she described as emotionally abusive, even claiming that Bryan’s team offered her $12 million to sign a nondisclosure agreement after their breakup. 

The two began dating in the summer of 2023 and broke up …