Brianna Chickenfry Discusses the Breakup of Grace O’Malley’s Friendship and Draws Comparisons to Zach Bryan’s Split

Brianna Chickenfry has addressed her recent friendship breakup with Grace O’Malley, sharing her side of the story on the BFFs podcast. The two were co-hosts of the PlanBri Uncut podcast, which ended earlier this fall, and their relationship has since deteriorated. Despite the fallout, Brianna emphasized that she still cares for Grace.

The Breakdown of Their Friendship

Brianna revealed that the decision to end the podcast stemmed from feeling attacked in their dynamic.

“I ended the podcast in October because it was a forum to just bully me. On top of everything I was going through, I couldn’t take it anymore,” she said.

Brianna added that the pressures of the internet and the complications arising from her relationship with country singer Zach Bryan also contributed to their rift. She felt unsupported by Grace during a particularly difficult time, which led to the decision to end both the podcast and their friendship.

“It was months of me being like, ‘Grace, can you please just defend me.’ … I needed her so bad, and I know she needed me too during that year. She felt like I left her.”

Grace’s Response and Statement

Grace O’Malley shared her perspective in a statement following the podcast’s end, expressing disappointment but noting she’s come to terms with the decision:

“Although this was not a mutual decision, I’m realizing that, in the grand scheme of things, it might actually end up being the right one.”

Brianna criticized the timing and tone of Grace’s statement, feeling it added unnecessary tension. However, she praised Grace’s success as a comedian, saying:

“She’s crushing it. I want her to succeed in everything that she does.”

Reflecting on the Impact of Zach Bryan

Brianna admitted her relationship with Zach Bryan strained her friendships, including with Grace. She acknowledged the toll it took on her behavior:

“I apologized and admitted it publicly that I was in this horrible relationship and it f—ed all my friendships up, and I lost myself.”

She also expressed disappointment over Grace’s lack of support during her public split from Zach, highlighting a sense of emotional disconnect between them.

Final Thoughts

While Brianna took responsibility for her part in the fallout, she emphasized the complexity of their situation and expressed hope for Grace’s success moving forward. Despite the public nature of their breakup, Brianna noted that she has “nothing but love” for her former friend.