Dave Portnoy slams Zach Bryan for kicking his rescue dog out of dressing room amid singer’s breakup drama
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has accused country singer Zach Bryan of kicking his rescue dog, Miss Peaches, out of a dressing room ahead of a concert at Gillette Stadium in July.
According to the Page Six, the explosive claim came during the Thursday, November 7, episode of the 'BFFs' podcast, hosted by Portnoy, Josh Richards, and Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia, who is Bryan’s ex-girlfriend.
Dave Portnoy claims Zach Bryan moved his rescue dog Miss Peaches to different locker room
During the podcast episode, Dave Portnoy recounted the incident in which he allegedly asked Zach Bryan if Miss Peaches could accompany him backstage. He claimed Bryan gave the go-ahead, but when Portnoy checked on the dog, he found Bryan had moved her into a different locker room.
“I walked in back to check on her and he’s just bringing her to this little band dressing room... 'I’m just moving Peaches,’” Portnoy explained.
“The other locker room was actually sort of dangerous for her... I don’t know why he did that but it like, pissed me off greatly in the moment. Maybe because he didn’t want me there or hates me, but Miss Peaches? You kick her out of the locker room?”
Portnoy went on to express his frustration, questioning Bryan’s motives behind moving the dog and the way he handled the situation.
Brianna Chickenfry confirms Zach Bryan gave permission for Miss Peaches
Brianna Chickenfry, who was present during the podcast, appeared unaware of the incident but confirmed she had received permission from Zach Bryan for Miss Peaches to be there.
"I asked Zach, ‘Can Miss Peaches come? Is that okay?’ Yes. Green light, green light, green light,” Brianna said, confirming that everything seemed fine initially.
Portnoy also mentioned bringing snacks and merchandise for both Miss Peaches and Brianna's dog, Boston, to share a “doggy get-together".
However, the moment quickly soured when he realized Bryan had moved his dog without prior warning.
Zach Bryan hints at emotional turmoil with cryptic post
Following the podcast, Zach Bryan posted a cryptic Instagram message with a photo of writer Jack Kerouac, hinting at his emotional state.
“I didn’t know what to say. I felt like crying, Goddammit everybody in the world wants an explanation for your acts and for your very being,” the caption read.
The 'I Remember Everything' singer had confirmed his breakup with Brianna on October 22, which had already been detailed in a previous podcast episode.
Brianna, who claimed Bryan subjected her to emotional abuse, went on to say she was offered $12 million and a new house in exchange for signing an NDA and remaining silent about their relationship.
She rejected the offer, expressing, “I don’t want blood money... offering millions of dollars to keep a secret speaks volumes.”
