By KBC Associate :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(737x234:739x236)/Brianna-LaPaglia-Alix-Earle-022725-54d1fd3279954bc7a7dbca873ac55670.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200,0&ssl=1 "Brianna LaPaglia Reacts to Alix Earle Leaving Unwell Network")
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia is weighing in on Alix Earle‘s shocking departure from Alex Cooper‘s Unwell Network.
During the recent episode of the BFF’s podcast on Feb. 26, the 25-year-old content creator and her BFF’s co-host Josh Richards shared their thoughts on Earle’s future as Richards called it “the biggest news in podcasting.”
Richards shared that he expected the Call Her Daddy host to post “a two-and-a-half hour episode” explaining the situation between her and Earle. As Richards teased that LaPaglia might know more about the backstory, she explained that she would “never steal anyone’s story from anyone.”
“I actually keep it in the box in the chamber, which if I was better at my job, I wouldn’t and I would spill all the tea,” she said. But, yeah. I’m never gonna steal anyone’s story.”
However, she did tease that she thinks “we’re about to watch a lot of s— unfold” following Earle’s departure. “It’s gonna be definitely gonna be a hot mess,” she added, referencing Earle’s podcast.
During the episode, LaPaglia also shared her thoughts on whether Earle would make the switch to Barstool Sports after founder Dave Portnoy made a joke about her joining the company following her Unwell Network exit.
“There’s no world [that would happen,” she admitted. “She’s Alix Earle, if anything she will start her own company. She’s not gonna ever join something else [because] she doesn’t need anyone else.”
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Variety first reported that Earle’s podcast was dropped by the Unwell Network on Feb. 25. The outlet confirmed the network renounced all rights to Earle’s podcast and SiriusXM would no longer sell ads for the show, allowing Earle to explore other opportunities.
Earle opened up about her next career move on Feb. 26, announcing on Instagram that she’s investing in an unnamed alcohol brand that’s set to launch in March 2025.
After struggling to find the right brand for years, Earle revealed she found one that she loved in the summer of 2024 and worked closely with other investors to raise funds and build out their creative campaigns.
“The other cool part of this is it could completely fail,” she continued. “It’s scary… there’s a lot that goes into it and [starting something new] is scary, but I believe in it. I believe in the team and the product and I’m very excited.”