Brianna LaPaglia says her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Shoot sent fans into frenzy

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia recently revealed that her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut made her DMs light up instantly. 

In a talk with People magazine on the red carpet at the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch party in New York City on Thursday, May 22, the 25-year-old podcaster and internet personality talked about her digital cover that immediately stirred a buzz online. 

LaPaglia said, “They were popping off. They’re fine.” 

She went on to talk about her dating life by saying, “I really genuinely enjoy being single. I think there’s a lot of girls that can relate and a lot of guys that can relate that are relationship people.” 

The Project Verified star explained, “I was in a relationship since I was 16 until 25. Being single for the first time ever is frigging awesome. I can order Taco Bell whenever, I can do whatever I want to do. I can go out, I can hang out with my friends. It’s really fun. I feel like I’m figuring out who I am.” 

It is pertinent to mention that the revelation about LaPaglia being single came six months after her breakup. She was in a relationship with musician Zach Bryan but ended her relationship with him in October last year.