Zach Bryan Soft-Launches Romance with Model Hannah Duncan After High-Profile Split

Country star Zach Bryan appears to have a new love interest, and he’s subtly letting the world know. Nearly five months after his split from influencer Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, the 28-year-old musician posted a telling photo of Australian model Hannah Duncan on his Instagram Stories.

In the image, Duncan is seen standing on a beach, gazing into the horizon. The “Something in the Orange” singer captioned the post, “nothing like a 6 am half marathon ehh? @hannduncan,” hinting at an early-morning run shared between the two.

Spotted Together in NYC

Bryan’s post comes shortly after he and Duncan were spotted out together on two separate occasions in New York City. According to Page Six, the pair was seen at the Australian pub Old Mates on March 6. A source at the venue noted, “Rumor was that they were on a date, and she’s Australian,” adding that the two spent over an hour there.

Just days earlier, on March 4, Bryan and Duncan were seen attending a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, where the team faced off against the Golden State Warriors.

Past Relationship Drama

Bryan’s newfound romance follows a high-profile and messy breakup with LaPaglia in October 2024. The two had gone public with their relationship in July 2023, but things took a turn when LaPaglia later accused Bryan of emotional abuse. She also claimed he pressured his exes to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), which she refused to do.

Despite these allegations, Bryan has remained silent on the matter, focusing instead on his music and social media presence. Duncan and a representative for Bryan have yet to comment on their rumored relationship.

LaPaglia’s Post-Breakup Comeback

Since their breakup, LaPaglia has been making waves in her own right. In January, she landed a digital cover for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, revealing that Bryan had allegedly discouraged her from accepting the opportunity. She shared that the cover symbolized taking control of her life again.

“This cover is me being me again and taking control of my life,” she told SI Swimsuit. “This is my body; my body isn’t that experience, and even though I’m not 100% in it right now, this is me. This doesn’t have anything to do with anybody else.”

What’s Next for Bryan and Duncan?

While neither party has confirmed their relationship, Bryan’s social media post and their recent public outings suggest that romance may be brewing. Whether this is just a casual fling or something more serious remains to be seen.