It was over a year ago that Todd and Julie Chrisley were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump after serving prison time due to bank fraud, tax evasion and other alleged offenses. Since then, the couple has been easing back into their day-to-day lives and, interestingly enough, neither of them have jumped back into the reality TV space on a full-time basis. In 2025, it was reported that the pair were set to re-enter the medium and that discussions were being had. Now, Todd is weighing in on why he still hasn’t returned.

Considering the success of the Chrisley family’s 10-season USA Network show – Chrisley Knows Best – it pretty much seemed like a given that they would set up another series. In 2025, Lifetime did order an eight-part docuseries called The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, centering on how the kids were coping amid the parents’ imprisonment. Ironically, Julie and Todd were released before the show finished filming and appeared in the last stretch of the series.

Both Todd and Julie Chrisley recently reflected on that time in their lives during an episode of daughter Savannah’s Unlocked podcast. Aside from reflecting on what life’s been like since leaving prison, the pair also discussed their careers. Savannah grilled Todd about saying on his Two Sons and Me podcast that he was done with TV. However, the patriarch and father six sought to set the record straight and explain his rationale:

So it seems Chrisley is interested in returning to the small screen but only if that happens with a project he feels comfortable with. Technically, Chrisley did return to TV earlier this year when he and Julie competed on The Masked Singer. Of course, a reality show centered on his family’s life is (understandably) much more personal for Todd than his stint as one member of the Croissants. Chrisley is also fully aware that the landscape has changed over the past few years and, with that, he knows exactly what he wants for his next show:

That’s not the only factor Chrisley has considered. For years, claims of inauthenticity have plagued the reality TV medium for years, with many viewers having accused a number of productions of staging moments. For his part, Chrisley is staunchly against faking anything for the cameras. On that note, he laid out some potential events he’d love to share with audiences authentically:

Of course, there are several factors to consider for Chrisley and co.’s big return to TV, including money. It was reported around the summer of 2025 that Todd was looking for a deal worth at least $5 million but that network execs weren’t willing to budge on that. At the same time, there’s also the matter of how Todd and Julie will be received by the general public. PR experts believe the Chrisleys should tread lightly and should keep in mind that “you can’t Netflix your way out of disgrace” following legal issues.

Naysayers don’t appear to be on Todd Chrisley’s mind at this point, though. Fans of the Chrisleys may be ecstatic to hear Todd would like to return to TV but, given how particular he is about that, viewers probably shouldn’t expect him to return before the end of the 2026 TV schedule. In the meantime, though, fans can stream all 10 seasons of Chrisley Knows Best using a Peacock subscription.

As The View co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin remains on maternity leave, the producers of the daytime talk show have arranged for an array of media personalities to guest host. Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Amanda Carpenter are among the notable names who’ve been tapped to appear on the show. Kicking off the slate, though, was reality TV star Savannah Chrisley, who sat alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and co. from February 17 to 20. Now, her parents, Todd and Julie, and weighing in on how she fared at the iconic table.

Julie and Todd Chrisley discussed Savannah’s stint on The View during an episode of their Chrisley Confessions 2.0 podcast, which was seemingly recorded shortly after Savannah’s debut. Todd began by admitting he “did not want” Savannah serving as a panelist on the long-running ABC series. While Todd stressed that he wouldn’t criticize Goldberg, who has always been “supportive” of them but said he didn’t know the other ladies well. While Todd said the hosts were nice on air, he also posed an assumption at that time:

Savannah Chrisley holds conservative-leaning views, and she made it clear from the jump that she wasn’t intending to be meek when conversing with the more liberal pundits on the show. Before her stint began, Chrisley even issued a warning, saying that while she would be respectful, she also wouldn’t forget that some of the hosts criticized her parents after they were found guilty of tax fraud and more in 2022.

Todd Chrisley later said on the podcast (which was shared to YouTube) that his daughter did “great” on the show, though he also said he sensed “a little something” from a couple of panelists responding to Savannah. From there, he and Julie weighed in on what should and shouldn’t be expected from the popular talk show:

• Julie: I think you expect [tension] on that show. I don’t think you go on that show and think that it’s going to be a Wednesday night prayer group.
• Todd: No, but it shouldn’t be a bitch bash, either. I think that when you’re dealing with The View, you know, I felt that Whoopi was very respectful. I felt Sara [Haines] was. Joy is just dismissive, right? Because it’s not what she wants to hear, right? Sunny [Hostin], you know, she gave a little bit of side eye, right? But, you know, she’s been respectful thus far.

The Chrisley patriarch then stressed that he wouldn’t “get down in the gutter and talk about these women,” as he didn’t want to start “doing the same thing that everybody else is complaining about [the hosts] doing.” Julie went on to say that she believed this to be an amazing “opportunity” for Savannah and that being in a space with people who hold different perspectives would help her grow, with Todd agreeing with the latter point.

Savannah Chrisley did indeed disagree with the co-hosts on certain subjects while on The View, including some related to U.S. President Donald Trump, who pardoned her parents in 2025. It seems the experience actually turned out to be mostly fruitful for Chrisley as well. During an interview on the show’s official podcast, she admitted that she thought Goldberg and Behar would be a “pain in [her] ass,” though she admitted to having had a good time chatting with Behar behind the scenes.

Whether Savannah will ever be tapped to co-host again at some point is unclear right now. Based on the sentiments she’s shared, though, it doesn’t seem like she’s opposed to it and, if she does, it appears likely she’ll have Todd and Julie’s support in the endeavor.

In the meantime, check out The View, which airs weekly at 11 a.m. ET amid the 2026 TV schedule and currently features series alum Elisabeth Hasselbeck as guest host.

Anybody who’s ever watched Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and the rest of the co-hosts on The View knows that they’re not afraid to speak their minds, even if what they say ruffles the feathers of the women sitting alongside them. Savannah Chrisley was all too aware of this — as well as the “public bashing” her parents had received from the co-hosts — when she appeared as a guest host last week. Now, she’s opening up about how things actually went down.

With Alyssa Farah Griffin on maternity leave, The View is bringing in several guest hosts, including Savannah Chrisley, who starred with her family on reality series like Chrisley Knows Best. Her parents, Todd and Julie, spent time in federal prison for tax evasion and bank fraud before receiving presidential pardons from President Trump last May — a move criticized by the co-hosts at the time. Following her appearance on the show, Savannah said on the Behind the Table podcast that she’d been ready for a fight, telling The View’s executive producer Brian Teta:

While The View is bringing back some “controversial” guest hosts like Elisabeth Hasselbeck in Alyssa Farah Griffin’s absence, the co-hosts have something of a “toxic mean girl reputation” for how they treat those whose political views don’t align with theirs. In fact, it’s shocking how seldomly The View even invites conservative guests onto the show.

However, Savannah Chrisley said her experience made her realize she shouldn’t judge these women based on 37-minute episodes or the 15-second clips taken out of context and put out on social media. In fact, she ended up getting along quite well with Joy Behar, as she said:

This sounds a lot like how Whoopi Goldberg wakes up so incensed every day, letting all of her opinions out on the show and then shutting it down until tomorrow.

Savannah Chrisley admitted she was nervous at the prospect of being the only conservative at the table alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, but it was actually Sunny Hostin who challenged her the most about her parents’ pardons. Chrisley said they “didn’t have words,” exactly, but there was “a little hostility” from the former federal prosecutor during a commercial break.

However, the next day Savannah Chrisley said Sunny Hostin admitted she hadn’t understood some things about Todd and Julie’s case, and Savannah apologized for getting defensive.

In the end, the Growing Up Chrisley star was proud of the fact that she and the View co-hosts were able to have conversations with each other and find common ground, despite their opposing political views.

Political commentator and former CNN regular Amanda Carpenter will be the next guest co-host filling in on The View, so tune in at 11 a.m. ET Monday, February 23, on ABC to hear everyone’s commentary on the latest hot topics.

Several guest hosts will step in for Alyssa Farah Griffin on The View when she goes on maternity leave next week, and I have to admit I was a little surprised to see Savannah Chrisley’s name among them. The View hasn’t exactly been complimentary of her parents Todd and Julie, who spent time in prison for tax evasion before being pardoned by Donald Trump. To that end, Savannah has issued a warning to her fellow panelists that she hasn’t forgotten what they said.

Savannah Chrisley’s Warning To The View Co-Hosts

Savannah Chrisley, who came to fame with her family on the reality show Chrisley Knows Best, shared that she’ll be the first guest co-host joining Whoopi Goldberg and the others next week on The View, which airs weekdays on the 2026 TV schedule. As a vocal Trump supporter, Chrisley expects to face opposing political opinions, and she wrote on X that she welcomes the debates to come, writing:

However, given what some of the co-hosts have said about her parents amid their legal issues, they might want to be prepared to defend their statements to Savannah’s face, as she continued:

Savannah Chrisley has staunchly supported her parents since the conviction in 2022, blaming the government for their legal woes and saying the justice system failed them. While supporting Trump at the 2024 Republican National Convention, she said Todd and Julie Chrisley were “persecuted” by the justice system, and it seems some of The View co-hosts weren’t impressed when the Chrisleys’ White House connections led to the presidential pardons.

What The View Hosts Have Said About The Chrisleys

On The View’s May 28, 2025, episode, Joy Behar expressed disappointment in the president seemingly letting Todd Chrisley and his wife “off the hook” — according to Behar — because of his fame and wealth. She said:

Ana Navarro chimed in as well, after Whoopi Goldberg wondered if Americans are numb to this kind of thing, or if people were going to have a problem with it. Navarro said:

Savannah Chrisley has fought against accusations that she bought her parents’ pardon (or that she “slept with someone” for it), so I’d guess that’s something that’s likely to come up during Chrisley’s guest spot.

Todd and Julie Chrisley’s pardon wasn't the only thing that got The View talking about the reality TV family, though. Back in 2022, Joy Behar referred to the Chrisley Knows Best stars as “idiots” during a rant about Trump, saying (per Decider):

It will be interesting to see how Savannah Chrisley’s time on The View goes, especially given the shocking discrepancy between liberal and conservative voices on the show and how right-leaning celebrities like Cheryl Hines have had upsetting experiences. Tune in at 11 a.m. ET Tuesday, February 17, on ABC to see Chrisley take a seat at the table.

Todd and Julie Chrisley are out of prison after being pardoned, and slowly but surely, making their way back to reality television. After the first season of their Lifetime series, they're back with another appearance on the 2026 TV schedule as The Croissants on The Masked Singer. The show didn't hold back at poking fun at their prison time during their short run on the program, but the Chrisleys told CinemaBlend that it was absolutely fine.

Though their stint only lasted until the start of the second episode, they outlasted their daughter, Savannah, who had a disastrous run in Season 11. While I was sure they were glad to get some bragging rights over their child, I asked the couple if they were okay with the myriad of references to their prison time, and Todd Chrisley said it best with his response:

The Chrisleys aren't going to be able to avoid the world finding out about their past convictions, and they're not trying to hide it. I do agree with Todd Chrisley that if they did The Masked Singer and there was zero mention of their pardon or past charges, it would be the thing everyone is talking about the next day.

Since there's no hiding for it, the Chrisleys are hoping their appearance on The Masked Singer and other shows going forward can help send a message to the hundreds of thousands in federal prisons that life after lockup doesn't have to be a grim experience:

In addition to trying to serve as ambassadors for those seeking a fresh start after prison, The Chrisleys are in the midst of rebuilding their lives at home and dealing with issues involving their children. This includes a pretty public rift between Savannah and Chase, as well as recent legal troubles for their son, Kyle.

Meanwhile, the fun on The Masked Singer rolls on, with not one but two wild reveals in Season 14. Tiffany Haddish was the next celebrity to be unmasked that night, marking one of the biggest celebrity appearances the show has seen.

I was surprised to see such notable faces on the series, but it just goes to show that TMS still has a lot to give those still tuning in after all this time. I'm hoping for some more big names to be unmasked by the end of Season 14, and may even have a guess or two at who is on the way.

Catch The Masked Singer on Fox on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. I can only imagine who else we're going to see before this season is up with the way it started, and I can't wait to see which masked contestant emerges as a frontrunner to win it all.

2025 was a very big year for Todd and Julie Chrisley, as it marked the end of the couple’s prison stints. Found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more in 2022 and incarcerated in 2023, the reality TV stars were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump last May. Since then, the Chrisleys have not only been seeking to move on but also address rumors regarding the circumstances of their releases. On that note, Todd recently took it upon himself to provide clarity on one key aspect of his and his wife’s pardons.

The Chrisleys were among several people to be pardoned by President Trump, whom they’ve publicly shown appreciation towards for the clemency. As of late, much has been said about the validity of an autopen being used by presidents to pardon individuals. While Trump himself has seemed indignant about the validity of documents signed with that instrument, there have still been questions about how they’ve been used. Todd Chrisley is aware of that chatter, and he shared his take as it pertained to his own situation:

Todd Chrisley’s comments were shared during a recent installment of his and Julie’s Chrisley Confessions 2.0 podcast (which is posted to YouTube). As part of that portion of the conversation, the pair were reflecting on what they were grateful for towards the end of 2025. It goes without saying that the media personalities were in a vastly different place at the end of ‘25 compared to the previous year. The pair relished the opportunity to spend the holidays with their family this year, and Todd reiterated this to Julie that during their chat:

Around this time in 2023, Todd Chrisley was about to report to Federal Prison Camp in Florida to serve 12 years in prison. Meanwhile, Julie was set to serve seven years at Lexington Medical Center in Kentucky. The Chrisleys’ pardon bid was spearheaded by their daughter, Savannah, who advocated for their release during their stints behind bars. After her parents were pardoned, Savannah also shot down rumors that it all came together because she performed sexual favors with someone.

Since being released from prison, Todd and Julie Chrisley have sought to become prison reform advocates, with Presidential “Pardon Czar” Alice Marie Johnson suggesting they tread carefully. The pair have seemingly been progressing on the front accordingly, with Todd providing support to a recently released inmate back in September. Also, Julie and Todd have been helping fellow reality TV star Steve McBee Sr. (of McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys fame) as he faces charges for finance-related offenses.

The Chrisleys are also planning to jump back into the TV business following their appearances on their family’s Lifetime docuseries, Back to Reality. Julie Chrisley will be filming a cooking show and, allegedly, Todd is still looking to land a deal for a new flagship show for the family. All the while, the couple still have their podcast, where they can continue to air their views and address matters related to their imprisonment and subsequent pardoning.

Todd and Julie Chrisley have been home from prison for months now, as the reality TV couple was pardoned by President Donald Trump this past May. Said clemency arrived nearly three years after the Chrisleys were found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more. Now that the pair are out, they’re in the position to spend the holidays with their kids and other relatives. With that, Julie and Todd are now opening up about being with their brood for Christmas after spending the past few holiday seasons in penitentiaries.

Since being released from their respective prisons, the Chrisleys have had to readjust to life on the outside and have been candid about that fact. It seems when it comes to the holidays, though, they’re not having much trouble getting back into the swing of things. Julie and Todd participated in a joint interview with Fox News Digital, during which they discussed their plans for Christmas. Amid the chat, Todd expressed joy over the fact that he and his wife are one in a position to be with their family for the yuletide festivities:

In early 2023, Todd Chrisley reported to Federal Prison Camp in Florida to serve his 12-year sentence, while Julie started her seven-year sentence at the Kentucky-based Lexington Medical Center. By November 2023, Todd was reportedly displeased with having to spend Thanksgiving in prison around the same time it was revealed that the appeals court granted his and Julie’s oral arguments. Said appeal ultimately didn’t go through in time for them to spend the holidays at home, though.

Savannah Chrisley, the oldest of Julie and Todd’s four children, opened up about spending Christmas without her parents back in 2024, saying at the time that she cooked a meal and her siblings and friends were present. Despite that, Savannah said, at the time, amid the absence of her parents, “trying to pretend everything’s the same really is not what’s in the best interest for anybody.” On that note, during her recent interview, Julie agreed with her husband in in about the “blessing” of being with family this year:

Like most families, the Chrisleys also have their share of traditions. Todd emphasized his desire to keep the festivities in line with what they’re used to and revealed one habit he’s definitely not aiming to change:

Once the holidays are done, the Chrisleys will have other matters to contend with in the new year. Julie and Todd are continuing their efforts to advocate for prison reform and show support for former and current inmates. At the same time, the couple are also planning their next reality TV project, for which Todd is allegedly requesting a hefty amount of money from a studio. Before all of that, though, it sounds like the heads of the Chrisley household are just keen on enjoying Christmas with their loved ones.

2025 has been a significant year for Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were serving prison sentences at the start of the year. However, this past summer, the couple – best known for starring on the USA Network show Chrisley Knows Best – were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump. Since then, Julie and Todd have sought to become advocates for others who’ve engaged with the legal system. Now, it seems they’re providing support for a fellow reality TV star who’s in the process of seeking a Trump pardon.

A Bravo Alum Is Currently Working Through A Legal Matter

The reality TV star in question is Steve McBee Sr., a cast member of the Bravo series McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys. 52-year-old McBee reportedly pleaded guilty after being embroiled in a scheme involving crop insurance, which apparently involved millions of dollars. According to Fox News Digital, a sentencing hearing was held this past Thursday, November 20, where the TV star was ordered to serve two years in federal prison. He’ll also have to pay the USDA Risk Management Agency $4,022,124 in restitution.

As of this writing, Steve McBee’s team has yet to formally reach out to POTUS for a pardon. McBee himself also specified to Fox News that the process of requesting clemency is “in a very infancy [stage] right now.” He also shared additional comments on how his legal team is aiming to proceed:

President Trump pardoned several notable public figures over the past year, from former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani to rapper NBA YoungBoy. The Chrisley’s pardons were granted in May as a result of a collaboration between their daughter, Savannah, and the “Presidential Pardon Czar,” Alice Marie Johnson. Given Julie and Todd’s experiences with the legal system, McBee was put in touch with them.

How Are The Chrisleys Helping Steve McBee As He Faces Jail Time?

McBee has a producer friend to thank for putting him in touch with Todd and Julie Chrisley (who’ve dealt with their share of legal fees as well). According to the Real American Cowboys star, he hadn’t been acquainted with the Chrisleys prior to his legal issues. However, when they made contact, they all apparently got along famously:

During his interview, Steve McBee sang Todd Chrisley’s praises even further. It would seem that the two reality TV veterans have also been keeping in touch since that initial conversation:

At this point, the Chrisleys are more than familiar with the legal system. Todd and Julie were found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more in 2022 and were eventually sentenced to years in prison. Todd was ordered to serve 12 years at Federal Prison Camp in Florida, while Julie was to spend seven years at the Kentucky-based Lexington Medical Center. They both reported to their penitentiaries in early 2023, where they remained until the pardons were issued this past May.

The Chrisleys have since voiced their intention to become prison reform advocates and, just earlier this year, Todd lent support to a former inmate following his release. Of course, when it comes to pardons, not everyone receives one, with President Trump having even been hesitant to pardon rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs. So it remains to be seen whether Steve McBee Sr. will receive a pardon even with Todd and Julie’s support.

Julie and Todd Chrisley’s lives took a turn in 2019 when they were indicted on multiple counts of financial-based offenses. In 2022, the Chrisleys would be found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more and sentenced to years in prison. Since the couple was pardoned by POTUS earlier this year, they’ve been questioned about their experiences behind bars. With that, Julie shared insight into whether she held resentment towards her husband while she served time in a penitentiary.

The Chrisleys were recently guests on Tamron Hall, and they discussed a wide range of topics with the talk show’s eponymous host. At one point during the conversation, Hall mentioned that Julie’s family was initially not thrilled with the notion of her marrying Todd, who was a divorcee with kids of his own. Hall then proceeded to ask Julie if any relatives reached out to say they “failed” her. Julie said that none had and, when asked by Hall if she held harsh feelings about her husband while behind bars, she said the following:

What Tamron Hall seemed to be getting at during the interview (which is on YouTube) is that Todd Chrisley is the head of the family and arguably its biggest financial provider. Aside from the family’s TV work, Todd is also a real estate entrepreneur with a major portfolio. Both he and Julie became wrapped up in money controversies that also included their accountant at that time, Peter Tarantino. While Julie didn’t blame Todd for what happened, he did tell Hall he did feel moments of guilt from a familial standpoint as opposed to a judicial one:

When it came to the couple’s sentences, Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years at Federal Prison Camp in Florida, while Julie was ordered to serve a seven-year sentence at Lexington Medical Center in Kentucky. Rumors swirled around Julie and Todd as they remained behind bars, with insiders dropping claims about how they were holding up. Since being released, the couple has discussed what they see as the more positive aspects of their prison stints, and they’ve sought to clear up any untruths about them.

The Chrisley Knows Best alums may be out of prison, but speculation about their financial status persists. Sources claimed earlier this year that their money issues were far from over, as they had to pay a hefty sum for legal fees. Todd and Julie haven’t confirmed they’re having any money problems now, with Todd even shooting down the notion that they were broke. They did, however, confirm to Tameron Hall that they paid $3 million to attorneys while they were going through legal proceedings.

Everything that’s been said by the Chrisleys since they’ve been released would indicate that they still have immense affection for each other in the aftermath of their incarcerations. It seems Todd and Julie will still have each other to lean on as they navigate their post-prison lives.

As of this past May, Todd and Julie Chrisley are now free individuals, as they were pardoned of financial offenses by POTUS. The Chrisleys have since been settling back into their lives, though reports have continued to swirl around them. Although the two are now out of prison, sources have alleged that their money problems aren’t over. Todd himself has since shut down claims of money issues following his stint behind bars. However, he and Julie both just revealed the massive amount of money they shelled out to pay their legal team.

The Chrisleys appeared on Tamron Hall just recently, during which the eponymous host asked them a myriad of questions pertaining to their legal issues, domestic lives and more. Eventually, the subject of money came into the discussion, and the couple didn’t get too specific about how much they have. Amid the chat, which is on YouTube, Hall mentioned that she’d heard they’d paid around $300,000 in lawyer fees. Yet Todd revealed an even bigger number:

Todd Chrisley doubled down on that assertion, and he and his wife also reiterated that they’re not currently “broke.” What prompted those comments was Tamron Hall asking whether their family’s new show, The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, was a “necessity,” which the couple denied.

Julie (52) and Todd Chrisley (56) were found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more in 2022 and, as part of that a judge reportedly ordered that they pay restitution to the banks they reportedly defrauded. At the time, it was stipulated that the couple would be required to pay $17.2 million for that compensation. It was said that the Chrisleys would have to sell off assets to satisfy the debt. However, the pair also told Tamron Hall they never paid that money because the court order was put on hold during their appeals.

The relationships that the heads of the Chrisley household have with money as well as fame have been brought up as they’ve promoted Back to Reality. Both of them have indicated that celebrity isn’t important to them and that money isn’t either, especially following their time in prison. Todd also recently revealed that even before his legal issues began, he was already planning to leave Chrisley Knows Best, the clan’s USA Network show, before it was canceled upon his conviction.

Despite that, Todd Chrisley does want to return to TV full-time alongside his family, and he’s teased his plans to do that. Sources have alleged that Chrisley is seeking a pricey deal for the theoretical show and, to the general public’s knowledge, he hasn’t had any takers just yet. The real estate mogul and his family do, however, remain valuable commodities, so to speak, within the reality TV business, so it wouldn’t be far-fetched for an entertainment company to ink an agreement with them.

As far as viewers can tell, the Chrisleys still appear to be in stable financial standing, despite the speculation that’s swirled around them. Still, it goes without saying that $3 million is no small chunk of change, and I’d imagine there are few people who’d be pleased to part with so much cash.

The Chrisleys: Back to Reality is the latest show to follow the exploits of Julie and Todd Chrisley’s southern clan, though this production is a bit different than their USA Network series. Ordered by Lifetime earlier this year, this new docuseries greatly centers around the aforementioned couple’s kids, as they grapple with their parents’ prison convictions. Todd and Julie have since been pardoned and even appear on the show. Now, the two parents are sharing their thoughts about what’s played out on the show.

Ahead of Back to Reality’s premiere on the 2025 TV schedule, the eight-part series was described as a rawer look at the Chrisleys. That certainly proved to be the case, given how the producers chronicled the ups and downs faced by Julie and Todd’s kids. On a new episode of Chrisley Confessions, the two parents broke their silence on the show, with Julie admitting to having mixed feelings about it. What’s apparently been hard for her is seeing her children at odds without her or her husband being present:

Julie Chrisley (in the YouTube video) went on to explain how surreal it is to see her kids going through such a “hard” time on TV, which she said starkly contrasts with their family situation now. Although things are apparently somewhat better now, Chrisley got real about her mixed feelings:

The biggest piece of drama that unfolds during The Chrisleys: Back to Reality is the rift between siblings Savannah and Chase Chrisley. During the show’s confessionals, Savannah accused her brother of not being helpful amid their parents’ absences. Chase, however, argued that his sister only wanted his help when it best suited her, as he believed she ultimately wanted to have the pleasure of saying she handled her broods’ affairs on her own.

When discussing the dynamics amongst their kids on the show, Todd Chrisley said he didn’t find the drama to be so “unfortunate,” an assertion that left Julie taken aback. Todd then proceeded to lay out his rationale:

As of this writing, Chase and Savannah haven’t formally reconciled, and Todd previously said he wouldn’t intervene as he didn’t feel it was his “job” to do so. That aside, Chase – who shared a cryptic Yellowstone-centric post amid the Back to Reality premiere – was revealed to have entered rehab for alcohol addiction by the time the finale was filmed. The family’s situation may be different now, but the issues that Todd and Julie (and various viewers) watched play out on screen remain in the public consciousness.

While Todd and Julie Chrisley were in separate prisons for bank fraud, tax evasion and more, rumors swirled around how they were holding up. Speculation hasn’t slowed down since the former reality TV couple were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump either. Most recently, the Chrisleys had to contend with divorce rumors, which they’ve since shut down. Now, a more recent report claims that Julie and Todd’s marriage has been “struggling” since their releases, and the couple is responding to this latest round of gossip.

The Chrisleys didn’t hold back about the marriage rumor during the latest episode of their Chrisley Confessions 2.0 podcast (which is available on YouTube). Amid the installment, Todd read the news story, which alleged that both he and Julie have had a hard time adjusting to life outside prison. Within that same article, it’s also mentioned that fans are supposedly concerned about “signs of strain” in the Chrisleys’ marriage due to some of their recent podcast appearances. Julie Chrisley got candid when sharing her take:

Julie Chrisley also addressed the podcast aspect of the claims, as she specifically mentioned Todd “cutting” her off in the middle of a conversation during the last episode. While Julie mused that Todd can “get a little lippy sometimes,” she also said that after 31 years of marriage, she can “stand [her] own ground.” She doubled down on her point by saying, “No one needs to worry about that.” In regard to any supposed marital difficulties amid the “adjustment” period, Julie also said the following:

While sharing his thoughts on the matter, Todd Chrisley also expressed indignant feelings about assumptions regarding his marriage. Todd addressed the theory that he and Julie were having “trouble reconnecting,” joking that the “parts still work” and that “they still fit.” Previously, Todd didn’t mince words about divorce allegations and the claim that he had relationships with men while in prison. The patriarch has clapped back at other claims as well, including the rumor that he was fired from his chaplain position while doing time.

Since the Chrisleys have been out of prison, they’ve been advised by Alice Marie Johnson (President Trump’s “pardon czar”) to take their time while settling back into the real world. The couple have remained busy, however, as they’ve already filmed material for their family’s new docuseries, which is headed to Lifetime. Julie and Todd are planning another TV show as well. As the pair move on with their lives, it seems they aren’t tolerating any false information about the states of their lives and relationships.

Todd and Julie Chrisley continue to settle back into their day-to-day lives since being pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump in May. As of late, the married couple returned to podcasting and have been sharing details about their time behind bars. The pair have also been addressing the multitude of rumors and reports that have been swirling around them as of late. Divorce rumors were leveled against the Chrisleys as well, and Todd didn’t hold back when responding to the chatter about his marriage supposedly coming to an end.

Weeks ago, insiders suggested that the Chrisleys’ marriage was on the rocks following their releases from their respective prisons. The purported split was attributed to the fact that they were away from each other for so long while they were behind bars. Both Julie and Todd initially commented on the situation during an episode of the Unlocked podcast, which is hosted by their daughter, Savannah. Todd dove deeper into the matter during an episode of Chrisley Confessions 2.0, expressing disdain over the reports facing his family:

Julie and Todd Chrisley have been married since 1996, and they have four children together. (Said number also includes their legally adopted granddaughter, Chloe.) Historically, Todd has never been one to mince words on rumors about him or his relatives, and he most recently clapped back at those who claimed he was fired from his job in his prison’s chapel. During his podcast (which is on YouTube), Todd went on to share even more sentiments about the divorce chatter:

While the Chrisleys have long been at the center of public discussions due to their statuses as reality TV stars, they drew considerable attention when they were found guilty of bank fraud and more in 2022. Todd and Julie ultimately reported to their respective prisons in early 2023, with their children and legal team speaking on her behalf from that point on. In the aftermath of their pardons and releases, daughter Savannah has also addressed rumors, including the assertion that Julie faked her breast cancer diagnosis.

With the Chrisley Knows Best stars now moving away from the divorce rumors, they’re now setting their sights on their next TV gig. There’s a show in the works at Lifetime that will chronicle the kids’ struggle with their parents’ absences. However, Todd is reportedly looking for a big deal for a series that would focus on his family’s attempts to run a hotel. In the meantime, fans can hear Julie and Todd respond to gossip on episodes of Chrisley Confessions 2.0, which drop weekly.

It’s not uncommon for divorce rumors and reports to swirl around celebrities and, this week, two notable couples find themselves facing them. Erin and Ben Napier, the stars of the HGTV show Home Town, have been contending with them. Not only that, but the recently pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley have as well. While some stars choose not to engage with such chatter when it crops up, the two aforementioned couples opted to address the speculation head on.

Erin Napier Doesn’t Hold Back While Reacting To Divorce Rumors

The split rumors that have been swirling around the Napiers began making the rounds in recent days. In time, Erin herself caught wind of the articles that conveyed the notion that she and Ben were breaking up. The 41-year-old mother of two ultimately decided to take to her Instagram stories to share a message for her followers. Erin (via Us Weekly) called out those who claimed that she and her hubby’s marriage was coming to an end:

That wasn’t all that Erin Napier had to say on the subject as well. She went on to share a second post on her IG stories, which mentioned her and Ben’s two kids – Helen (7) and Mae (4). When it comes to the divorce rumors, Erin asked that people “please don’t ask about it in front of our babies.” As the concerned mother explained, her children “don’t understand what ‘online fake news’ means and it’s upsetting.”

Ben and Erin Napier, who met in 2004 and tied the knot in 2008, are no strangers to public speculation and scrutiny. The past few years have seen them deal with mean-spirited comments regarding one topic or another. For her part, Erin has a low tolerance for such vitriol and doesn’t mind calling out fans as she sees fit. When it comes to their marriage, the Napiers have expressed positive feelings about their dynamic and, months ago, they talked about how strong communication and more has kept them “extremely happy” as a couple. Now, it seems as though the Chrisleys are taking on a similar united front.

Julie And Todd Chrisley Clear The Air Regarding Divorce Rumors

Various reports about the Chrisleys have cropped up in the aftermath of their releases from prison. Julie and Todd have been discussing their prison stints and opening up about reconnecting with their family members. At the same time, some insiders alleged that the two were headed for a separation because they supposedly drifted apart being away from each other for well over a year. Some also cited Julie’s absence at Todd’s post-release press conference as evidence. Now, Julie has this to say on the Unlocked podcast:

Todd and Julie married in 1996 and share four children (including granddaughter Chloe, who they legally adopted). Since the two were pardoned, multiple members of the Chrisley family have addressed a number of rumors swirling around them. For example, Todd called out a social media user for claiming he was fired from his chapel job in prison. On top of that, Savannah denied accusations that she bought her parents’ pardons or slept with someone to get them.

Needless to say, the rumor mill has certainly been churning as of late, and both the Chrisleys and the Napiers have been impacted by it. However, it may be fair to assume that since both couples have set the record straight on their respective situations, the speculation might stop, at least when it comes to the state of their marriages.

Todd Chrisley, along with his wife, Julie, has been sharing quite a bit since the two of them were pardoned for financial-related offenses. During recent interviews, both of the former Chrisley Knows Best stars have been opening up about various facets of their experiences over the past few years as well as their reunion with their family members. When it comes to Todd, he hasn’t minced words when discussing his displeasure with his prison experience. He did, however, just reveal one of the bright spots that came with being behind bars.

After being found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more in 2022, Todd Chrisley reported to Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida in early 2023. Chrisley has been critical of the facility’s staff and claimed that he was treated unfairly in many respects. The father of six echoed those sentiments while appearing with Julie on the Unlocked podcast, which is hosted by their daughter, Savannah. Despite that, Todd also highlighted the personal connections he was able to make with a number of his fellow inmates:

Shortly after Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to prison, the former’s daughter, Lindsie, said the pair had been “welcomed with open arms” to prison. These latest sentiments from Todd seem to lend credibility to the notion that he was indeed accepted by his peers while locked up. This would also seemingly align with the claim that Todd believed it was a good thing that he was sent to prison, as he could be used as a vessel from God to help improve fellow inmates’ lives.

The Chrisley patriarch reportedly sought to do just that by working in the chapel at the penitentiary. His religion-based position actually became a major topic of discussion in late 2024, as it was reported that Chrisley had been let go. Just recently, he reflected on his work in the chapel and chastised a social media user who he says lied about him not serving in that position.

During his stint in prison, Todd Chrisley also spoke out about what he perceived as poor conditions for himself and other inmates. He claimed that the food was not up to par, and he alleged that he was photographed while sleeping, with those pics allegedly being used for ransom purposes. In spite of all that, Chrisley values his relationships with those he met, and that’s why he does credit the prison system for one thing:

Following their prison stints, the Chrisleys have seemingly adopted a different view on the prison system, and they seem to be aiming to commit themselves to advocacy for prison reform. Alice Marie Johnson, the Presidential pardon czar who helped facilitate the couple’s pardons, advised the Chrisleys to take it easy as they continue to readjust to society. Todd and Julie aren’t wasting time, however, as they’re already circling a return to reality TV and are reportedly looking for a pricey deal.

Todd Chrisley may be moving on from his time behind bars, but his comments seem to indicate that he’s not going to forget his time with his “brothers.” As time goes on, the public will see if or how he continues to stay involved in prison advocacy.

Much was said about Todd Chrisley’s prison stint after he and his wife, Julie, were convicted for bank fraud, tax evasion and more. Todd reported to Federal Prison Camp in Florida back in early 2023 and, subsequently, claims about his experiences began to surface. It was eventually reported that Chrisley landed a position within the penitentiary’s chapel, but it was said that he’d been fired. Now that he’s no longer behind bars, thanks to a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump, Todd is providing clarity regarding his former position.

Throughout Todd Chrisley’s incarceration, his legal team asserted that he was leaning on his religious faith while serving time, and that was apparently a big reason why he wanted to work in the chapel. During an interview on the Unlocked podcast, Todd – who was interviewed by daughter Savannah alongside Julie, talked about his time in prison. Todd asserted that while locked up, he did not give the prison any “labor,” leading Savannah to mention his work in the chapel, and her father answered flippantly:

During his time in the chapel, the Chrisley patriarch reportedly served as an assistant to the chaplain and helped set up religious services for inmates of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. The former reality TV star apparently volunteered in that position for around two years. Before it was reported that Chrisley had been fired from his job, a source claimed that he didn’t have a job in prison to begin with. During his recent podcast interview (which is on YouTube), Chrisley called out the person for making that allegation:

Reports regarding Todd Chrisley’s firing came to light in October 2024, with his lawyer telling Today, at the time, that he was "disappointed and emotionally offended” by his removal. Chrisley, through his legal representation, claimed he’d been fired “without cause,” and FPC didn’t immediately respond to inquiries about the reason for his dismissal. At this point, at the very least, it seems that Chrisley does want the public to know that he did indeed serve out his duties as necessary.

In addition to discussing his duties in the chapel, the 56-year-old real estate mogul hasn’t minced words when it comes to the conditions he faced while incarcerated. During the fall of 2023, Todd Chrisley spoke out about prison for the first time since reporting to the facility. Chrisley called FPC “disgustingly filthy” and criticized the quality of food that he and other inmates had access to. Chrisley also claimed that he was being photographed while he slept in his cell by individuals who allegedly tried to extort his family for his “protection.”

Both Todd and Julie Chrisley have discussed what they perceive to be positive aspects of their prison experiences, specifically the friends they made. The couple were apparently “welcomed with open arms” to prison. Still, Todd admitted to having been relieved when he learned about his pardon. While the pair’s comments indicate that aspects of their stints were difficult, friends, Todd’s chapel position and other elements added to their prison experiences in positive ways.

Life has no doubt been a whirlwind once more for the Chrisley family in the weeks since Todd and Julie were given a Presidential pardon from Donald Trump that allowed the couple to end their respective prison sentences and return home to spend time with the rest of their thankful family members. Speaking of being thankful,, the clan’s patriarch seemed pretty appreciative that he was able to avoid witnessing daughter Savannah Chrisley’s hilariously terrible appearance on The Masked Singer.

Daughter Savannah has kept busy defending her parents from rumor mongers, while also working with others on a new reality TV show focusing on the family. So it was quite surprising to see the popular podcaster showing up inside the Afghan Hound costume in The Masked Singer’s “Wizard of Oz” episode from Season 11, even though it was no surprise that she was eliminated, given how cringey the performance was even for this series. (She told CinemaBlend she’d never seen the movie, nor heard the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”)

When Savannah Chrisley appeared with her parents on ABC News’ IMPACT x Nightline: The Chrisleys Life After Lockup, the largely heavy conversation hit a patch of levity when Fox’s reality competition came up, as it was one of several TV projects she took on to support the family. For all of his assumed graciousness, Todd Chrisley was hilariously harsh with his assessment, or lack thereof, saying:

Now, the way Todd Chrisley say that didn't quite sound so wildly judgmental, but it is still very amusing to hear any celebrity say they avoided an offspring's TV appearance out of second-hand embarrassment.

Don't ask me if I'd watch my own daughter go on that or any other reality show, because I'm gonna plead the fifth, possibly while also drinking from one.

In any case, Savannah was not at all taken aback by her father's take, and actually doubled down in agreement, saying:

For all that he wasn't interested one bit in tuning into her Masked Singer episode to experience the audio wonders of the episode himself, Todd did give Savannah props for having the confidence and the gusto to go through with it in the first place. As he put it:

Bwahahaha, he still couldn't let that compliment close out without ribbing his kiddo one more time. Dads are ruthless, man.

On the opposite side of the parental spectrum, Julie Chrisley said she did watch the episode, but without any memorable reactions to lean into. Maybe she thought it was better to just leave it alone. Don't poke the bear, or in this case, don't poke the screeching Afghan Hound.

ABC News’ IMPACT x Nightline: The Chrisleys Life After Lockup is available to stream with a Hulu subscription.

Now that Todd and Julie Chrisley have been pardoned and are out of prison, the two are now reportedly taking their next steps. Reports have indicated that those plans will involve a return to reality TV. It’s already been reported that the Chrisleys have a project that’s been ordered to series at Lifetime. However, Todd just dropped some additional information on what his brood’s next small-screen endeavor will look like. That information arrives as an insider drops claims about how much money Todd and Julie want for a new TV deal.

What Did Todd Chrisley Say About His Family’s New Reality TV Show?

As of late, Julie and Todd Chrisley have been participating in interviews, during which they’ve talked about their situation. The couple recently appeared on Fox News Channel’s My View with Lara Trump alongside two of their kids, Savannah and Grayson. During the chat, Trump asked the couple what they have planned next. Todd then enthusiastically revealed that they were not only returning to TV but also making their way back to South Carolina. And that location will apparently serve as the basis for a hotel-themed show:

The currently untitled Chrisley project at Lifetime was announced at the end of this past May, before the heads of the family were pardoned. Per early details, the docuseries (which’ll air amid the 2025 TV schedule) would see Savannah, Grayson, Chase, Chloe and family matriarch Nanny Faye dealing with Todd and Julie’s absences. Other aspects of the kids’ personal lives were also confirmed to be highlighted on the show. However, after Todd and Julie were released, an insider reported that the doc was “evolving” due to recent events.

At this point, it’s unclear as to whether the hotel-based project that Todd Chrisley is talking about is definitely separate from the Lifetime docuseries. Both admittedly do sound like totally separate productions, on the surface. All the while, rumors suggest that Chrisley and his wife are hoping for a major payday as they return to TV.

How Much Money Are The Chrisleys Reportedly Seeking For A TV Deal?

It would appear that TV producers are indeed looking to get in business with the former Chrisley Knows Best stars. However, their asking fee may make it difficult for them to land a new deal, according to a recent report from DailyMail.com. One producer who spoke to the news outlet claimed that Todd and Julie are now looking for an agreement worth at least $5 million. That same producer also made a claim about how the couple is allegedly hoping to earn even more cash:

At this point, this report should be taken with a massive grain of salt, as the Chrisleys have not made any statements about what they’d like to be paid. These claims, however, also come shortly after rumors that Todd and Julie are in trouble with legal fees. In theory, a massive paycheck could help to put a dent in such expenses.

Others have also commented on the Chrisleys’ TV comeback, including public relations officials. A PR expert advised that Julie and Todd will have to work hard if they want to find some kind of “redemption” in the eyes of the general public. Aside from the media-related aspect of their next steps. Presidential pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson opined that the Chrisleys should take their time before jumping into any big projects. Regardless, they seem eager to return to TV in some form or fashion.

Todd and Julie Chrisley are no longer behind bars, as they were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump years after being convicted for bank fraud, tax evasion and other offenses. POTUS’ decision was confirmed by the Chrisleys’ daughter, Savannah, who announced it in a video shared to social media. While the general public was able to see Savannah’s reaction to the news, they obviously were not privy to her parent’s, until now. In a new interview, Todd opened up about what happened when he learned about his pardon.

Said details were revealed during an interview on Fox News Channel’s My View with Lara Trump, which has yet to air. The chat, which CinemaBlend received a snippet of involved Todd and Julie Chrisley as well as children Savannah and Chase, who seemingly tackle a myriad of topics. During the conversation, Trump broached the topic of how the two heads of the households found out that they’d be leaving prison. Todd revealed that at the time, he actually didn’t pay much when when someone tried to tell him about the pardon a first time:

While sharing his story, Todd Chrisley also gave thanks to God and mentioned President Trump as well. He said:

Julie and Todd Chrisley were sentenced in 2022, with the former being ordered to serve seven years and the latter being handed 12 years. The couple’s legal team, including Jay Surgent, spoke on their behalf over the last several years as they sought to appeal their sentences. By February, reports surfaced about Todd eyeing a pardon from President Trump. Savannah ultimately worked with Alice Marie Johnson (the Presidential Pardon czar) to go through the process of landing the pardons.

While the Chrisleys were in prison, members of the family made various claims about the conditions Todd and Julie experienced while behind bars. Todd made claims about inadequate food at the Florida-based Federal Prison Camp, while Savannah claimed that he and Julie had no air conditioning. She also claimed Julie, who was at Federal Medical Center in Kentucky, had snakes in her living space. As for how Julie reacted when she heard about her pardon, she explained to Lara Trump that she was very emotional:

With the former Chrisley Knows Best stars now out of prison, much of the focus has been on their next steps. It’s known that the family has a new reality show on the way, which has been ordered to series at Lifetime and will air sometime amid the 2025 TV schedule. Although the show was going to focus in great part on Julie and Todd’s imprisonment, the project is reportedly shifting gears to account for their releases. While it seems they’ll be returning to their TV work, Alice Marie Johnson also suggested that they take a step back before jumping into any major endeavors.

Time will tell what Todd and Julie Chrisley choose to do – aside from TV – now that they’re no longer incarcerated. In the meantime though, their latest comments indicate that they’re pleased to be out of prison. Anyone looking for more thoughts from the Chrisleys can check out their full interview on My View with Lara Trump when it airs on Fox News on Saturday, June 28 at 9 p.m. ET.

Since Todd and Julie Chrisley received major news weeks ago when U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned them. The Chrisleys were found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more in 2022 and sentenced to years in prison. At this point, it’s reported that the couple is seeking to readjust to life with their relatives following their incarcerations. While their legal issues are seemingly over now, an insider alleges that the pair will still have some issues to contend with now that they’re home.

If the unnamed source is to be believed, Julie and Todd Chrisley could face some financial issues. The person alleges to RadarOnline that they have pricey legal fees to contend with now and that “those alone are catastrophic.” Additionally, the couple’s daughter, Savannah, allegedly accrued expenses as well due to making efforts to get her parents released. While speaking, that same source shared the following thought on Savannah:

As of this writing, no members of the famous family have addressed such financial issues.

The former Chrisley Knows Best stars were specifically convicted for being involved in a financial scheme that amounted to $30 million. With that, they were required to pay over $17 million in restitution. It was reported, in 2022, that the Chrisleys would have to pay the debt by selling off their homes and other assets. In the aftermath of their pardons, it remains unclear as to whether those debts will officially be expunged.

It would appear that the Georgia-based brood will have some money coming in, though. Near the end of May, Lifetime ordered their new show to series, and it’s set to air later this year as part of the 2025 TV schedule. However, the insider also claims that any cash they receive from TV deals can’t soothe the couple’s alleged money issues. Apparently, “the pay would be nowhere near the mega millions they need to become solvent.”

While we can’t speak to exactly how much money Todd and Julie Chrisley owe their legal team at this point, what can be said is that their lawyers worked on their behalf even after they reported to prison. The attorneys worked to craft appeals for the two as necessary and spoke out on their behalf on multiple occasions. A number of those updates came from attorney Jay Surgent, who’s been reaping the benefits of his clients’ release. Surgent shared earlier this month that he’s now seen a surge in requests for his services.

As for how the Chrisleys’ pardons came about, it was reported months ago that Todd was hoping President Trump would consider granting them clemency. Savannah reportedly worked with “Presidential pardon czar” Alice Marie Johnson to go through the necessary legal processes. Once the pardons were granted, Savannah released a video in which she celebrated the news.

This period of time marks a new beginning of sorts for Todd and Julie Chrisley, as they seek to reintegrate themselves into society. Alice Marie Johnson advised that they take their time before jumping into any major endeavors. There remains some uncertainty in regard to the couple’s next steps, and that’s also true when it comes to their financial obligations.

Amid Todd and Julie Chrisley’s convictions for bank fraud and more, their daughter, Savannah, spoke on their behalf. Not only did she consistently argue for her parents’ innocence, but she also sought to dispel rumors about them. Ultimately, Julie and Todd were pardoned in late May and released after spending the last few years behind bars. Ahead of that though, someone apparently claimed Julie “faked” her breast cancer diagnosis to avoid legal trouble. With that, Savannah weighed in with thoughts of those assertions.

Savannah Chrisley has never been one to mince words, especially as far as her parents are concerned. A recently released episode of her Unlocked podcast, which was recorded before her parents’ release, saw her sticking up for her mom amid the aforementioned claim. While discussing the matter, Savannah expressed her disillusionment with the situation, before additional information “debunks” the theory someone posted on the Internet:

Julie Chrisley’s 2012 breast cancer diagnosis has been brought up by her and relatives at various points over the years. Ultimately, Chrisley underwent a double mastectomy and a full hysterectomy. As Savannah explained during her podcast (which is on YouTube), her mom experienced “horrible” side effects due to the treatment. That apparently included “insane hot flashes” as a result of Julie essentially “going through menopause at 39.” Savannah also says her mom “slept in a recliner” for about a year due to not being able to lie down in the aftermath of her reconstructive surgeries.

In early 2023, reports surfaced in regard to whether Julie Chrisley’s breast cancer diagnosis impacted the decision to have her serve her seven-year sentence at Lexington’s Federal Medical Center. During her stint, she was also informed by a prison doctor that she may have a tumor. When summing up her thoughts on the notion of her mom faking the medical situation, Savannah said the following:

Julie Chrisley’s incarceration was filled with its share of starts and stops. Most notably, after she and Todd appealed their cases, Julie’s was overturned due to an apparent lack of evidence that she had knowledge of the finance-based offenses. She eventually had a resentencing hearing, during which her original sentence was reinstated, and that led her attorney to reveal their intention to appeal. It goes without saying that Julie’s circumstances as well as her husband’s have shifted.

Since the Chrisleys were pardoned, reports have suggested that the two are making their return to reality TV via their family’s new show, which was ordered to series at Lifetime. Originally set to focus on Todd and Julie’s absences, the show is reportedly being somewhat reworked to account for the parents’ recent returns. As for what their next steps are, it’s believed by “Presidential pardon czar” Alice Marie Johnson that the couple will become prison reform advocates. Yet Johnson also advised the pair not to rush into anything.

The public at large will have to wait and see how the heads of the Chrisley family choose to move forward in the aftermath of their releases from prison. It also remains to be seen whether Savannah Chrisley might extinguish any other rumors about her folks.

Several years after the cancellation of Chrisley Knows Best at USA Network, the eponymous family is returning to the reality genre amid the 2025 TV schedule. Lifetime officially ordered the Chrisleys’ new project to series, and the show is currently in production. There's been a major change in production, however, given Todd and Julie Chrisley being pardoned from their prison sentences. Now that they’re back in the fold, a PR expert is weighing in on how the celebrity couple should proceed as they move forward after their legal woes.

Based on what Todd Chrisley – as well as his daughter, Savannah, – has shared since his release, he and Julie are pleased to be out of prison and in the position to resume their lives. Public relations veteran Eric Schiffer believes they should tread lightly as they return to the TV business, though. Schiffer, who serves as the CEO of Reputation Management Consultants, tells Fox News that the Chrisleys shouldn’t expect to charm their way back into the public’s good graces. In the exec’s eyes, they’ll have to take a different approach:

In 2022, Julie and Todd Chrisley were found guilty by a jury on charges of tax evasion, bank fraud and conspiracy to defraud the IRS. Ultimately, Todd was handed a 12-year prison sentence, while Julie was ordered to serve seven years. Both reported to their respective facilities in early 2023 and, since then, their children spoke up on their behalf. By early February 2025, it was reported that Todd was seeking a pardon from U.S. President Trump. That clemency ultimately came to pass in May, with Savannah confirming the news.

Eric Schiffer argues that the formerly incarcerated couple shouldn’t try hard to separate themselves from the legal controversies that have surrounded them for years now. He punctuated his viewpoint with the following thought:

The initial logline shared for the untitled Chrisley TV project detailed how the show would revolve around Savannah and her siblings – Chase, Grayson and Chloe – as they navigate their personal lives. Todd and Julie’s absences and how the kids were dealing with them was also said to be a major part of the show. Considering that the two parents are now out of prison, it goes without saying that the show could look much different.

As of this writing, Lifetime hasn’t released an official statement on how the Chrisley parents’ presence may change up the series. One insider, however, did claim that the show was “evolving rapidly” in order to compensate for the pardon situation. Interestingly enough, the source even name-dropped Wendy Williams, specifically using her 2024 docuseries to illustrate the fluid nature of the Chrisleys’ latest production.

Todd and Julie Chrisey have received more than a little advice since exiting prison. “Presidential pardon czar” Alice Marie Johnson suggested they take a beat before they jump back into their usual business. When it comes to the thoughts shared by Eric Schiffer, it remains to be seen whether the Chrisleys will heed the advice and exercise humility as they produce their new reality TV series.

After much speculation regarding their incarcerations, Todd and Julie Chrisley were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump in late May. The longtime reality TV stars were found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and other reported offenses. During their prison stints, one of the people who consistently spoke on their behalf was one of their attorneys, Jay Surgent. Now that his clients have been released, it seems Surgent is seeing an uptick in business, and he’s opening up about it.

Jay Surgent currently serves as one of the partners at the New Jersey-based Weiner Law Group LLP. Over the past few years, a sizable portion of his work has seemingly related to his dealings with the Chrisleys. Surgent caught up with The New York Post and explained that he could be quite busy for the foreseeable future. With his celebrity clients now out from behind bars, it would appear that other people are reaching out in the hopes that Surgent can help secure pardons for people they know:

The past few years have seen Jay Surgent share various updates on the Chrisleys. In 2024, he was particularly vocal about the situation swirling around Julie, whose conviction was overturned. At that time, Surgent expressed hope about his client returning home. The situation changed, however, when Julie’s original sentence was reinstated and Surgent had to get real about next steps.

At this point, Surgent finds himself in a situation where he’s received “three to five hundred emails a day.” He also explained to the post what else has changed in regard to how he communicates with potential clients:

When it comes to the pardons, it was reported around this past February that Julie and Todd Chrisley were hoping to receive pardons from the president. The couple’s oldest daughter, Savannah, also seemed bullish about that as she continued to advocate for their release. As Savannah has explained, she worked with “presidential pardon czar” Alice Marie Johnson to facilitate her parents’ release. Once it happened, Savannah confirmed the news via a video shared to social media.

Alice Marie Johnson advised the Chrisleys to take it easy before reintegrating themselves into society, but all signs seem to point to them joining their family’s new reality TV show. The former Chrisley Knows Best stars are set to headline a new series at Lifetime, which was originally set to partially focus on Todd and Julie’s absence from their kids’ lives. Now that they’re out of prison, it’s been reported that the show is “evolving” accordingly.

Jay Surgent, meanwhile, can’t thank his clients enough for the way in which they’ve “helped’ his career. He went on to say that the Chrisleys continue to “market the hell out of” him. Although Surgent does emphasize that other clients’ chances of receiving pardons like the Chrisleys aren’t as high, his comments suggest that he’s ready to take on cases as they come.

For some time now, the Chrisley family has been aiming to make a TV comeback years after the cancellation of their USA Network show, Chrisley Knows Best. Their new project is truly coming together now, though, as Lifetime has ordered the Chrisleys’ new show to series. Since that announcement though, there’s been a major development – the heads of the family, Todd and Julie, have been released from prison after being pardoned. An insider dished on how this affects the show, and they name-dropped Wendy Williams in the process.

The currently untitled Chrisley TV project was announced near the end of May. It was confirmed at the time that the reality series would be headlined by Savannah Chrisley and her siblings, Chase, Gryason and Chloe as well as their grandmother, Nanny Faye. A synopsis was also released, which teased how the show would focus on the kids’ personal lives and their struggles to deal with the absences of their imprisoned parents.

Considering that Julie and Todd Chrisley are now free, it goes without saying that a portion of the series’ synopsis is essentially moot now. However, if the aforementioned source’s comments to People are be believed, the producers behind the show are now taking a fluid approach amid the changes in the brood’s situation:

As challenging as this all may sound, it would seem that the creative team isn’t really sweating it. The insider cites the previously mentioned talk show host as a key reason for that:

In 2024, Lifetime released Where is Wendy Williams?, a four-part docuseries that focuses on the former media personality in the aftermath of her eponymous show’s cancellation. The show also covers Williams’ health struggles and her placement under guardianship. Reports have since indicated that production on that series changed as time went on. Ultimately, the doc sparked controversy, with some viewers calling it exploitative and hard to watch. One of Williams’ former producers expressed their misgivings about it, while the EPs behind the docuseries claimed Williams was fine with the way it turned out.

Todd and Julie Chrisley’s situation is, of course, much different. News of their pardons broke in late May, at which point daughter Savannah expressed excitement. The couple was found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more in 2022, with Julie and Todd subsequently receiving seven and 12-year prison sentences, respectively. Savannah advocated for them over the last several years and eventually worked with presidential “pardon czar” Alice Marie Johnson to have her parents released.

Well ahead of the Chrisleys’ release, there was uncertainty regarding whether Todd and Julie would be involved with the show. That doesn’t seem to be a question at this point. Still, Alice Marie Johnson advised that the married pair take some time to collect themselves as they reintegrate themselves into society. Regardless of whether Julie and Todd take that advice, their family is returning to the small screen at some point amid the 2025 TV schedule and, given how things have changed, it’s very possible that they’ll be on the series.

Todd and Julie Chrisley are no longer in prison as, near the end of May, U.S. President Donald Trump extended pardons to them. In 2022, the Chrisleys were found guilty and convicted for bank fraud, tax evasion and other offenses. Efforts were subsequently made to have their convictions overturned and, later on, the couple began to eye potential pardons. The pair’s oldest daughter, Savannah, spearheaded the attempts to have them released and, now that they are, she’s not only celebrating but also addressing some rumors.

Since her parents reported to their respective prisons in early 2023, Savannah Chrisley has been particularly vocal about her feelings on their verdicts and her belief that their case was mishandled. On the heels of the pardon, Chrisley took to social media to share a video in which she expressed excitement over Julie and Todd’s release. Since then, there’s apparently been gossip about Savannah having paid and/or performed sexual favors to land the pardon. She addressed that during an episode of her Unlocked Podcast from PodcastOne:

Savannah Chrisley didn’t mince words and appeared annoyed by the chatter, based on the YouTube video. For two years, she defended her parents and didn’t hold back when discussing her issues with the government following their convictions. Chrisley also made claims about Todd and Julie’s prison conditions, saying their living spaces were unsuitable that her mom was dealing with snakes. (The Federal Bureau of Prisons responded and stated that inmates had adequate living quarters.)

During the podcast episode, Savannah Chrisley went on to share her take on why her folks were successful in receiving a pardon. In her eyes, it’s in great part due to the work that she did to help make it happen:

At this point, those who’ve been following Todd and Julie Chrisley’s situation probably just have one question: what’s next for them? What’s known is that the Chrisleys have a new reality TV show that’s been ordered to series at Lifetime. Upon the official announcement, it was said that the parents’ absence would be a major part of it. However, Savannah said during her podcast that her family has continued filming amid her parents’ returns.

The Chrisleys have received advice on their next steps, though. Presidential “pardon czar” Alice Marie Johnson – who served over two decades in prison – recommended that the couple take a breather and settle back into society as needed. Additionally, Johnson believes Julie and Todd will become criminal justice reform advocates. If that happens, their efforts may mirror those of Savannah, who will likely continue to be adamant about that work being the true reason for her parents’ release.

Todd and Julie Chrisley received some big news this past week, as U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he would pardon them years after they were found guilty of bank fraud and more. Since then, the Chrisley Knows Best stars have been released from their respective prisons and have reunited with their relatives. The person responsible for the pair’s clemency is Alice Marie Johnson, who serves as the Trump Administration’s “pardon czar.” Johnson, who’s experienced incarceration herself, now has advice for the Chrisleys.

Alice Marie Johnson was very instrumental in working towards the Chrisleys’ release. The pair’s daughter, Savannah even referred to her hiring as “the greatest appointment that President Trump could have ever done.” Following the pardon, Johnson took some time to speak with NewsNation about how everything came together. Talk eventually turned to what the Chrisleys might do now that they’re no longer behind bars. Johnson believes the couple is ready to fight for criminal justice reform, but she also provided some words of caution:

The Trump Administration appointee is well versed in the concept of having to reintegrate one’s self into society. Alice Marie Johnson was arrested in 1993 and later convicted in 1996 on several criminal counts related to her involvement in a cocaine trafficking organization in Tennessee. Johnson was eventually sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. But, in 2018, Kim Kardashian worked to have Johnson pardoned and have conversations with President Trump. In time, POTUS commuted Johnson’s sentence and granted her a full pardon.

Last February, the criminal justice reform advocate was named the “pardon czar” of the aforementioned administration. Savannah Chrisley, who’d been working towards getting her parents’ sentences overturned, has been critical of the government herself over parents’ trial. Though Alice Marie Johnson is of the opinion that Julie and Todd should take a breather for the time being, she also thinks they’ll eventually be emphatic voices for change within the prison system:

Before being pardoned, Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years at Federal Prison Camp in Florida, while Julie was serving seven years at Lexington Medical Center in Kentucky. The two former reality TV stars couldn’t speak on camera during their incarcerations, though Todd did share statements about poor conditions in his facility. Earlier this year, the Chrisleys revealed the hope for a pardon, though President Trump wouldn’t confirm or deny he’d actually move forward with clemency.

Time will tell whether Todd and Julie Chrisley will become criminal justice activists, though what’s certainly possible is that they’ll resume their media careers. Their family has been planning a new reality TV show, and the Chrisleys’ new project was just ordered to series at Lifetime. Given it was set to heavily highlight the parents’ absences, it’s unknown as to how the show might change due to the pardons. Regardless though, if Todd and Julie heed advice, they may take some time to collect themselves before jumping into anything.

Up until a few years ago, the Chrisley family was best known for reality TV. Then, parents Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of bank fraud and more back in 2022. Now, almost three years to the date of that guilty verdict in June 2022, President Donald Trump has declared his intent to pardon both Chrisleys. Daughter Savannah, who has been candid about her parents' incarceration, wasted no time in sharing her emotional reaction.

Todd And Julie Chrisley Pardoned

On Tuesday, May 27, Trump called Savannah Chrisley to inform her that he intends to pardon her parents of their convictions for bank fraud, tax evasion, and obscuring the earnings that were showcased in Chrisley Knows Best. In a video posted on the Team Trump Instagram page, the president told Savannah over the phone:

According to Alex Little, the Chrisleys' attorney (via The Associated Press), the pardon for the married couple "corrects a deep injustice and restores two devoted parents to their family and community," claiming that they were "targeted because of their conservative values and high profile."

The pardons follow reports earlier this year that Todd Chrisley was hoping for a pardon from Trump. It remains to be seen what Todd and Julie have to say in response to the news, but a statement hypothetically might not be too far off if the pardon does indeed happen as soon as May 28.

Savannah Chrisley's Thoughts

Savannah Chrisley has been a proponent for her parents' release for years, including sharing hopes just last year that her mother would be home "by Thanksgiving." While that of course didn't happen, she didn't have to wait until even halfway through 2025 before getting the news she's been hoping for. She wasted no time in celebrating the news on social media, posting an emotional video on Instagram saying this:

Savannah went on to share how they're preparing to welcome their parents home, indicating that a big family reunion is on the way sooner rather than later. That. said, it's hard to do justice to her visible excitement via text. If you want to see all of what she had to say, check out the full video below:

Is this the end of the saga of Todd and Julie Chrisley's incarceration, as well as Savannah's updates on how the family is doing? Well, the family's new TV project was ordered to series, so the Chrisley clan is at the very least coming back to the small screen. I'd also keep an eye on Savannah's social media pages for the latest, as she's been vocal about her parents' prison terms to followers who she's "eternally grateful" for.

It’s been over two years since Chrisley Knows Best was canceled by USA Network after a 10-season run. However, the Georgia-based brood at the center of the series has remained a topic of conversation due to the legal issues surrounding parents Todd and Julie. The Chrisleys were found guilty of tax evasion and other offenses in 2022 and reported to prison the following year. All the while, the rest of their relatives have been looking to get back into the reality TV game, and they’ve now officially landed their follow-up series.

The longtime reality TV stars are officially moving from USA Network to Lifetime, as their brand-new show has been ordered to series. Set to headline the show are siblings Savannah, Chase, Grayson and Chloe Chrisley, along with their grandmother, Nanny Faye. As of right now, the production doesn’t have a formal title and is only being referred to as The Untitled Chrisleys Project. While prospective viewers may not know what the final name is, they have been treated to a tease of what the show will entail.

People released the official synopsis for the series, which conveys the notion that “the Chrisleys don’t know best anymore, but they’re doing their best to be there for each other.” Based on the description, the show will explore the family’s new reality, as Julie and Todd remain behind bars and have limited communication with their loved ones. The married couple’s absence is just one aspect of the show, though, as the kids' other personal issues will be highlighted:

The past several years were filled with speculation regarding what the Chrisleys’ next TV venture would be. By August 2023, it was confirmed that a new show would be produced in some form, with Todd reportedly “thrilled” that his family would return to the small screen. There was also talk as to whether he and Julie would be involved in some form or fashion. While they’re alluded to in the synopsis, it doesn’t seem likely that the incarcerated pair will actually appear in person.

An element of the new show that may stand out to Chrisley Knows Best fans is the fact that a few notable members of the family aren’t listed as being involved. More specifically, those people are Todd’s oldest children, Lindsie and Kyle, whom he shares with ex-wife Teresa Terry. Based on what’s been said by Savannah, she and Lindsie don't really talk. Meanwhile, Kyle has dealt with legal issues in recent years, which is what prompted his parents to adopt his daughter, Chloe.

Julie and Todd Chrisley were sentenced to seven and 12-year prison sentences in 2022 and, since reporting, they’ve served time in facilities located in Kentucky and Florida. Savannah has been advocating for them while also weighing in on her family’s reality TV prospects. Savannah’s most recent update arrived in February 2025, at which point she said she was taking her time to find a “comfortable” situation for her and her family. Now, it would seem they have the opportunity to share their experiences as they so choose.

The Untitled Chrisley Project is set to premiere on Lifetime sometime later this year as part of the 2025 TV schedule. In the meantime, Chrisley Knows Best is available to stream with a Peacock subscription.

Before Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to prison in early 2023, the couple – along with their kids – headlined a premier reality TV show. Chrisley Knows Best, which is available to stream with a Peacock subscription, was a hit for USA Network. Since the imprisonment of the heads of the household, it’s been reported that the clan will star in a new show, but updates have been few and far between on that front. Now, Todd and Julie’s daughter, Savannah Chrisley, opened up about what’s currently happening with the project.

It was in 2023 that a new Chrisley-centric show was reported to be in the works, with Savannah Chrisley expressing optimism that it would get off the ground. Some time ago, the media personality discussed that plans were in motion, as the family was working in tandem with a company. However, she recently explained that they hit a snag in the development process when working with that particular entity. On that note, the reality TV star explained to People why everything didn’t come to fruition as hoped for:

The Chrisley family collaborated with the NBCUniversal-owned USA Network for almost a decade on their previous reality TV show. Across 10 seasons, viewers followed the Atlanta-based family’s ups and downs. That all came to an end when Julie and Todd Chrisley were found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more in 2022, with the final season airing the following year.

Savannah Chrisley, who also hosts the Unlocked Podcast, didn’t provide any specifics on the breakdown of her family’s collaboration with that aforementioned production company. However, she also said that they’re now “in talks” with another company and that “they're working on schedules now, and they want to start shooting.” As for when the show might premiere, Chrisley provided a tentative release date:

Speaking of mom and dad, real estate mogul Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years at Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida, while Julie is serving a seven-year sentence at Lexington Medical Center in Kentucky. When news of the new show initially broke, it was reported that Todd was “thrilled” for his family over securing a deal. There’s since been a question regarding whether Julie and Todd will be involved in the series, even though they’re still behind bars. Nothing appears to be set in stone just yet, but their attorney, Jay Surgent, made it sound like a possibility.

Not much has been said when it comes to the creative direction of the new series. However, Chase Chrisley previously teased that it wouldn’t shy away from tackling their parents’ incarcerations and diving deep into his and his relatives’ new familial dynamics. Savannah, who joined Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test around the time the new Chrisley show was announced, seems confident that this project is going to get off the ground. Of course, avid viewers will just have to wait and see whether the famous brood does indeed return to TV.

The Chrisley family’s dynamics have changed since the heads of the household, Todd and Julie, reported to prison in early 2023 after being found guilty of bank fraud and more. Since then, their 27-year-old daughter, Savannah, has been running the household. As part of that, Savannah has taken over guardianship of her brother, Grayson, and adopted sibling, Chloe. The media personality hasn’t shied away from discussing her brood’s new reality and, just recently, she was candid about how she’s “struggled” when it comes to parenting.

For the most part, Savannah Chrisley has opened up about her experiences by way of her Unlocked Podcast. This time around, though, she shared thoughts during a lengthy interview with People. Chrisley was candid about the fact that she didn’t imagine she’d be in the position to raise now-18-year-old Grayson and now-12-year-old Chloe. On top of that, she’s also had to handle affairs related to her parents:

The podcaster, along with her relatives, rose to prominence through their reality TV show, Chrisley Knows Best (which is available to stream with a Peacock subscription). USA Network ultimately canceled Chrisley in the wake of Todd and Julie’s guilty verdict. Since then, Savannah has kept busy in other ways, and it sounds like she’s willing to do whatever is necessary to support her siblings:

Savannah Chrisley hasn’t been without support over the last few years. In the past, she’s spoken about those who’ve helped her along during her family’s legal situation. Most recently, she’s also been able to lean on her boyfriend, Robert Shiver, who she linked up with around late 2023. Shiver previously discussed his support of his girlfriend and her family and, as has been revealed, he even became involved in the legal situation when he wrote a letter of support for Julie. Despite that, Todd allegedly isn’t “open” to meeting Shiver.

When it comes to the two parents, Todd Chrisley has been incarcerated at Federal Prison Camp in Florida, where he’s serving a (since-reduced) 12-year sentence. Julie, meanwhile, is at Lexington Medical Center serving seven years following her resentencing last summer. The Chrisleys are currently seeking a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump, though it remains to be seen whether that’ll happen. In the meantime, Savannah has been advocating for her folks while also sharing updates on them following her prison visits.

Barring any kind of change, it seems that Savannah Chrisley will remain the primary caregiver for her younger siblings. Yet, if Chrisley’s latest comments on her domestic life indicate anything, it’s that she’s not aiming to fold under any pressure her circumstances bring about.

Julie Chrisley saw a significant legal development in the summer of 2024 when her seven-year prison sentence for bank fraud and other offenses was overturned. A resentencing hearing was eventually held and, ahead of that, prosecutors requested that the ex-reality TV star receive her original 84-month sentence. That proved to be the case, and Chrisley has since appealed the decision. As that continues on, her daughter, Savannah, reveals how her boyfriend became involved with the resentencing hearing.

Right now, 27-year-old Savannah Chrisley is in a relationship with former football player Robert Shiver. The ex-athlete, who’s around 12 years older than Chrisley, has seemingly become an integral part of her life as well as her family members. Now, during a recent episode of Chrisley’s Unlocked Podcast (on YouTube), she explained that Shiver was present for her parents’ appeal hearing and her mother’s resentencing hearing. And, as Chrisley tells it, that’s not the only way that Shiver contributed to her family’s legal efforts:

Just as members of the Chrisley family and close friends did as well, Robert Shiver wrote a letter to the judge in support of Julie. Savannah went on to read it on the podcast and, within Shiver’s remarks were warm sentiments about the aforementioned Grayson and Chloe. While making the case for Julie’s release, Shiver also noted how the mother of three had missed “baseball games,” “prom dates” and other events in her youngest child’s life. The former Auburn player stressed how much Savannah has “sacrificed” during her mom’s incarceration.

Robert Shiver and Savannah Chrisley’s relationship became public knowledge around late 2023. Around that time, Shiver was making headlines for being the subject of an alleged murder-for-hire plot conducted by his ex-wife, Lindsay, and her supposed partner, Terrence Bethel. The Shivers also share three children. After Savannah read the letter and asked why Shiver became emotional, he said the following:

Julie Chrisley’s sentence was overturned, because a panel of judges determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove she was aware of the financial offenses at the center of the case. The charges against her husband, Todd, and their lawyer, Peter Tarantino, were unchanged. After the resentencing hearing, lawyer Jay Surgent revealed plans for the appeal. As of right now, Julie remains at Lexington Medical Center, while Todd serves a since-reduced 12-year sentence at the soon-to-be-closed Federal Prison Camp in Florida.

Throughout this time, Savannah Chrisley has been advocating for her parents’ releases and hasn’t held back on her issues with her folks’ dealings with the justice system. Her latest podcast episodes seem to indicate that during this time, she’s drawing strength from her relationship with Robert Shiver, who Todd Chrisley isn’t “open” to meeting right now as his wife has. Regardless of that, Shiver seems to be standing firmly by his partner and her family.

Todd and Julie Chrisley, the parents from the former USA Network show Chrisley Knows Best, recently spent their second Christmas behind bars as they continue to serve time for bank fraud and tax evasion. Just a couple of weeks into the new year, another member of the reality TV family was in jail as well, after their son Chase Chrisley was accused of allegedly slapping a bar manager and hitting him with a chair.

Chase Chrisley was arrested on Thursday, January 9, TMZ reports, for an incident earlier in the week at a Twin Peaks bar in Georgia. He was booked into Fulton County Jail on the misdemeanor charge of simple battery, where he reportedly took a mug shot and was released on $10,000 bond.

On January 6, a 911 call came in from Twin Peaks manager Brendon Nash, who — according to audio obtained by TMZ — reported that a drunk and aggressive suspect had assaulted him with a chair. Nash can reportedly be heard telling someone not to touch him, and then the manager said the patron in question — presumably Chase Chrisley — had just slapped him, which TMZ said was audible on the recording. Chrisley then left the bar and was arrested days later.

The Chrisley family has been pretty open about how much they’ve struggled without their parents around. Savannah Chrisley has been particularly outspoken on her podcast Unlocked about how she’s been affected, so it can’t be easy to now have a third family member with legal issues. I also can’t help but wonder how Todd and Julie feel, assuming they know by now that this happened and that there’s little they can do to help their son.

Chase Chrisley is the oldest of Todd Chrisley’s children with Julie (he shares two older children, Lindsie and Kyle, with ex-wife Teresa Terry). Chase, 28, appeared on Chrisley Knows Best, which aired from 2014 to 2023, when it was canceled amid Todd and Julie’s legal issues. He also starred alongside his younger sister Savannah, 27, in the spinoff Growing Up Chrisley, which premiered in 2019 and ran for four seasons before being canceled alongside the flagship show. (Both series can be streamed with a Peacock subscription.)

In 2023 it was reported that there was another show in the works for the Chrisley siblings, which Chase said would address how they’re getting through day-to-day without their parents and also be able to give updates on Todd and Julie’s situations, as well as other members of their family. However, after Savannah Chrisley was revealed to be the Afghan Hound on The Masked Singer in March 2024, she said things were up in the air with that.

Chase Chrisley opened up about how his parents’ guilty verdict had affected him back in 2022 on Savannah’s podcast, and while he said they were going through a “terrible, terrible situation,” it made him have a bigger appreciation for things. He said:

I’m sure that getting arrested after an alleged bar fight was not in that 10-year plan, but it seems that Chase — and likely more of the Chrisleys — may still be struggling with everything his family has been through over the past couple of years.

Many families who celebrate Christmas are enjoying fire, cocoa, cookies, carols, and myriad other family activities today, but for those families dealing with absent family members, there’s also a bit of a somber tone. That’s been true for the Chrisley family, as dad Todd and mom Julie were incarcerated just at the beginning of the year in 2023. They had one last holiday with daughter Savannah, Nanny Faye and the rest of the family before surrendering to prison. Which means this holiday is their second behind bars. And Savannah Chrisley is tired of pretending everything is hunky dory while her family is apart.

In fact, she said as much in a memorable conversation with her Nanny Faye during a recent episode of her podcast ‘Unlocked.’ Savannah’s been taking charge of her brother Grayson and sister Chloe (whom Todd and Julie adopted several years ago) while her parents serve their prison sentences. After a whirlwind year in which Julie tried to appeal her amount of prison time, she said trying to pretend the holidays were normal last year was a lesson learned.

Now Christmas is here again, and she and the kids booked a trip out of the country in order to try and make new memories. It’s seemingly a solid strategy as the Chrisley family adjusts the new normal with the glue of the family behind bars.

Savannah has been very candid about the changes to her life during the Chrisley's respective court cases, and she's straight up blamed the government for the Chrisley Knows Best stars' legal troubles in the past. She said here she is still struggling waiting for her “good karma” to kick in and she also told her Nanny Faye she firmly believes “it will make sense in the end.”

And Nanny Faye herself is bullish the Chrisleys will be out of prison in time for the holidays next year so they can all be together, though she plans to spend Christmas with her other son, Savannah’s Uncle Randy.

The Chrisley lawyers have remained optimistic about appeals. Regardless, after her latest bid, Julie Chrisley was recently resentenced to 84 months in prison, which was her original sentence of 7 years if she serves the time in full. She recently asked for a resentencing hoping for reduced time, and didn't get it, though Nanny Faye still seems bullish about the future.

Meanwhile, Todd Chrisley was initially sentenced to 12 years for his part in the bank fraud and tax evasion scheme that landed them in hot water. His prison release date, however, seems to have been reduced by a bit to a little over 10 years. Todd recently experienced a prison setback when he lost his job at the prison's chapel. We'll be sure to keep you updated if and when the Chrisleys get home for the holidays.

This past year has seen a flurry of legal-related developments for ex-reality TV star Julie Chrisley. In 2022, she and her husband, Todd, were found guilty of bank fraud and more, and Julie was later ordered to serve seven years in prison. Mrs. Chrisley’s sentence was overturned earlier this year, with a resentencing hearing scheduled shortly after. Ultimately, a judge ruled that the original sentence should be reinstated, leading to Julie appealing the move and, as she continues to do that, she didn’t hold back while discussing that same judge.

Julie Chrisley’s comments on the judge were made known via a filing that was made public at the end of this past week. Per the documents, which were shared with WSB-TV 2, the 51-year-old mother of three and her legal team argued that the ruling in her resentencing was “vindictive.” Aside from alleging that the decision was unfair, the former Chrisley Knows Best star and co. also chastised the court for another purported aspect of the hearing that they took issue with:

Julie Chrisley’s sentence was overturned in June as the result of her and her husband’s appeal. It was reasoned by a three-judge panel that there was no sufficient evidence to show that Julie participated in the finance-based offenses committed by her spouse and their accountant, Peter Tarantino. The rescheduling hearing was eventually scheduled for September and, ahead of that, it was said that prosecutors asked that Mrs. Chrisley serve her original seven-year sentence.

Julie Chrisley’s sentence was overturned in June as the result of her and her husband’s appeal. It was reasoned by a three-judge panel that there was no sufficient evidence to show that Julie participated in the finance-based offenses committed by her spouse and their accountant, Peter Tarantino. The rescheduling hearing was eventually scheduled for September and, ahead of that, it was said that prosecutors asked that Mrs. Chrisley serve her original seven-year sentence.

After the judge ruled in favor of the aforementioned prison stint, one of the Chrisley matriarch's lawyers, Jay Surgent, spoke out. He explained that he, his client and colleagues were “saddened by this decision” and called it both “unreasonable” and “harsh.” He also argued that Chrisley’s resentencing was impacted by her “notoriety” as a media personality. In the past, both Julie and Todd Chrisley have argued that the legal system has sought to make examples of them because they’re celebrities.

Jay Surgent revealed that an appeal would be filed, and that particular legal move from Julie Chrisley was set in motion in October. At the time, it was reported that the filing was brief and simply laid out the legal team’s arguments for an appeal. Those legal documents were reportedly filed with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

When it comes to Todd Chrisley’s feelings on his wife’s resentencing, his previously mentioned lawyer said that he was "disappointed" and “dissatisfied” by how the hearing panned out. Not only that, but he alleged that Todd was also “concerned about Julie’s health and welfare.” As for Todd’s well-being, he’s serving 10 years (reduced from 12) at Pensacola, Florida’s Federal Prison Camp, which is closing down. Meanwhile, Julie has been serving her sentence at Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

As of this writing, there’s been no formal reaction to Julie Chrisley’s recent comments about the judge presiding over her sentencing. Time will tell how this situation will progress and whether Chrisley’s appeal will work in her favor.

Julie Chrisley’s resentencing hearing in September marked a setback for her. After her conviction was overturned in June, her legal team was confident that she’d see reduced prison time as part of her bank fraud case. However, the hearing concluded with her original, seven-year sentence being reinstated, as prosecutors recommended. Not only that, but the 51-year-old mother of three’s probation time was extended from three to five years. Now, weeks after the court’s decision came down, Mrs. Chrisley just made another legal move.

It was confirmed earlier this week that Julie Chrisley formally filed to appeal the reinstatement of her original sentence. According to WSB-TV 2, the documents were filed with 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which is the same court that relinquished her sentence early this past summer. The news outlet describes this as a very brief filing, which lays out Chrisley and her legal team’s arguments for the appeal. As of this writing, Chrisley’s lawyers have not publicly addressed this latest strategy.

Despite the point above, one of the Chrisley family’s attorneys, Jay Surgent, has been speaking on Julie’s behalf since her resentencing hearing. Surgent referred to the court’s decision as both “unreasonable” and “harsh” and reasoned that his client was being made an example of because of her celebrity status. While sharing his thoughts on that front, New Jersey-based lawyer also discussed next steps for Mrs. Chrisley. He said, at the time, that there would be an appeal and that he and Julie’s daughter, Savannah, were remaining hopeful.

Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years in prison back in 2022 and, by early 2023, she reported to Lexington, Kentucky’s Federal Medical Center to serve her time. Meanwhile, husband Todd has been incarcerated at the Florida-based Federal Prison Camp, where he’s serving 12 years. Daughter Savannah Chrisley claimed her parents are dealing with poor living conditions. The podcaster even alleged that Julie was facing snakes in her living space.

The seven-year sentence bestowed upon Mrs. Chrisley was overturned this past summer, because the court determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove she was aware of the offenses that had been committed in the case. With that, the resentencing hearing was set and, in the lead-up, there was drama regarding Chrisley not being in the custody of The Federal Bureau of Prisons. It was eventually divulged that the matriarch was in the custody of the U.S. Marshalls ahead of her hearing.

Before the Chrisley Knows Best star’s resentencing, those in her orbit seemed optimistic about her chances of having time shaved off. Jay Surgent hoped to have her home as early as “next spring or summer.” However, Savannah Chrisley possessed a plan that differed from the attorney’s. The Unlocked host conveyed her aim to have her mother home by this coming Thanksgiving.

It remains to be seen how this situation will ultimately play out for Julie Chrisley. Can be surmised by her latest legal move, though, is that the court will likely review the appeal and proceed from there. As for how long that will take, it’s hard to say.

At the end of September, Julie Chrisley traveled to Atlanta for her resentencing hearing, where she hit a setback. The former reality TV star, who was facing charges related to her and husband Todd’s guilty bank fraud verdict, had her original seven-year sentence reinstated. Said ruling came after prosecutors recommended that that particular sentence be handed out. The Chrisleys’ lawyer, Jay Surgent, has since spoken out on the matter and is now providing comment on Todd’s alleged feelings about his spouse’s recent legal blow.

Jay Surgent sent out a statement that included Todd Chrisley’s thoughts on the situation. Apparently, the patriarch of the Chrisley Knows Best clan is “extremely disappointed” and “dissatisfied” with the ruling that came down during Julie’s resentencing. The message Surgent shared with the New York Post also suggested that Todd is “concerned about Julie’s health and welfare.” Those worries come after the mother of three apparently experienced what’s been described as a “serious health problem” during her prison stint.

This past spring, it was reported that Julie Chrisley had apparently experienced a cancer scare. Her daughter, Savannah Chrisley, revealed during an installment of her Unlocked Podcast (via People) that her mother had been called in by a prison doctor. According to a letter from Julie that Savannah read, the matriarch was told that she might have a tumor. It’s unclear if that’s the situation that Todd expressed concerns about in the aftermath of the resentencing.

Since reporting to prison in early 2023, Julie Chrisley has been serving her sentence at Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Meanwhile, Todd has been housed in Federal Prison Camp in Florida. Todd was initially sentenced to 12 years while, as mentioned, Julie received seven years. Those sentences were reduced in late 2023, and it was hoped by the couple’s legal team that more time might be shaved off.

It was this past June that Mrs. Chrisley’s sentence was overturned, as it was determined that there was not sufficient evidence to prove she was conscious of the finance-based offenses committed. At the time, Savannah reacted enthusiastically but also stressed that more work needed to be done. Initially, Jay Surgent hoped to have Julie home by the spring or summer of 2025. Savannah’s plan was a bit different, as she aimed for her mother to return sometime around this coming Thanksgiving.

Jay Surgent didn’t mince words when discussing his disappointment with the decision reached at the resentencing hearing. He referred to the decision as “unreasonable” and “harsh” and opined that the judge exhibited bias against Julie Chrisley. As he surmised, she was being made an example of due to her celebrity status. When it comes to next steps for the Chrisley case, Surgent – who also mentioned Julie’s health problems – said that an appeal is going to be filed. The attorney also stressed that he, Savannah and their team are hopeful about receiving an outcome they find to be suitable.

All the while, not much seems to have changed when it comes to Todd Chrisley’s situation. Yet, if his lawyer’s comments are any indication, the father of five is more immediately concerned about his wife’s well-being. Time will tell how both of their situations ultimately work out.

Julie Chrisley’s resentencing hearing for her bank fraud conviction took place in Atlanta last week, and it marked a setback for the ex-Chrisley Knows Best star. As prosecutors requested, the 51-year-old mother of three’s original 84-month sentence was upheld as part of the resentencing. Since the news came down, Chrisley’s lawyer, Jay Surgent, has spoken out on the matter and, by all accounts, he’s less than pleased with how everything has panned out. With that, Surgent is now explaining what the next steps will be for his client and legal team.

The New Jersey-based lawyer – who also represents Julie’s husband, Todd Chrisley – didn’t mince words when discussing the verdict handed down by the court. He stated that he was “saddened by this decision” and called it both “harsh” and “unreasonable, while speaking with The Sun. During his interview with the news outlet, the Weiner Law Group partner shared more reasons as to why he thought the verdict was unfair:

Originally, Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years in prison in November 2022, while Todd was ordered to serve 12 years. Julie ultimately reported for her prison stint in early 2023 and subsequently began serving time at Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. The couple’s respective sentences were shortened in September 2023 and, around that time, their legal team believed they could get more time shaved off.

Jay Surgent went on to claim during his interview that the 11th Circuit Court exhibited “some bias” against Julie Chrisley and sought to “make an example of her,” because she’s a celebrity. He originally felt confident about his client’s chances of receiving a reduced sentence and, with that, he hoped to have Chrisley out of jail by “next spring or summer.” In spite of the resentencing setback, Surgent isn’t giving up hope, as he and his team are aiming to appeal the verdict:

The attorney has been working in tandem with Savannah Chrisley – Julie’s daughter – when it comes to the legal case. Earlier this year, Savannah reacted to her mother’s overturned conviction by saying that more work needed to be done. She later said that she planned to have Julie home by this Thanksgiving. Now, Jay Surgent says that he, Savannah and the legal team remain “hopeful” for a better outcome for Julie following the resentencing. Whether their efforts will be successful remains to be seen.

Following Todd and Julie Chrisley’s bank fraud appeal in June, the latter received some significant news. A three-judge panel determined that Julie’s five-year sentence should be overturned, as there was no sufficient evidence to prove she had knowledge of the financial offenses committed. With that, Mrs. Chrisley is currently set to be resentenced later this month in Atlanta. The ex-reality TV star’s legal team is optimistic about her prison time being reduced but, if prosecutors have their way, it’ll be more.

This past Monday, government officials filed a sentencing statement in regard to Julie Chrisley’s case. WSB-TV reports that prosecutors are asking that the former Chrisley Knows Best star’s original seven-year sentence be reinstated. The government shared a formal statement in which laid out whether it’ll introduce new evidence during the sentencing along with its rationale for its request:

Both of the Chrisleys were originally sentenced in November 2022, with Todd being ordered to serve 12 years in the Pensacola, Florida-based Federal Prison Camp. Meanwhile, Julie was ordered to serve out her seven years in Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. In September 2023, the Chrisleys’ respective prison stints were reduced, per Federal Prison Bureau records. Todd’s sentence was shortened by nearly two years, and Julie's was reduced by a total of 14 months.

Recent news of the government’s sentencing filing comes months after family attorney Jay Surgent revealed his hopes for when Julie Chrisley would be released. Surgent opined that due to the resentencing, his client’s prison time could be “significantly knocked off by 1-2 years” and also said he’d like to have her home by “next spring or summer.” Regardless of the outcome, Surgent called the appeal court’s decision to overturn Chrisley’s sentence a “big, big deal.”

Days after Jay Surgent made his comments, though, Savannah Chrisley, Julie’s daughter, shared a different plan. The podcaster, who initially responded to Julie’s overturned sentence with a hopeful response on social media, aimed to have her mom home sooner. It was Savannah’s hope that her mother might be home by this coming Thanksgiving.

All the while, there’s been speculation regarding Mrs. Chrisley’s whereabouts as of late. That was spurred after the Prison Bureau confirmed she wasn’t in its custody. It was later reported that Julie was (and remains) in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. Her exact location is still unknown and, when Savannah shared a message on the matter, she confirmed that she was legally obligated not to provide specific information.

Despite all of that, Julie Chrisley is still expected to appear in court for her resentencing hearing, which is scheduled to take place on September 25. It remains to be seen whether a federal judge will ultimately grant the government its request to reinstate Chrisley’s original seven-year sentence.

Julie Chrisley is set to be resentenced over two years after being found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and more alongside husband Todd and Peter Tarantino. However, ahead of her hearing, there’s been a bit of uncertainty regarding her location. It was reported earlier this month that Julie – who’s been serving her sentence in prison – was not in the prison bureau’s custody. Rumors continue to swirl around the alleged whereabouts of the Chrisley Knows Best alum and, amid that, her daughter, Savannah, issued a message.

How Did This Latest Situation Involving Julie Chrisley Start?

The former USA Network star has been serving her five-year sentence (which was reduced from seven years) at Federal Medical Center in Kentucky since she reported there in early 2023. Back in June, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that there was no sufficient evidence to prove Mrs. Chrisley was aware of the financial infractions at the center of her case. With that, it was determined that her sentence would be overturned.

At the beginning of September, Julie Chrisley’s legal saga took an unexpected turn when she was listed as not in the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ custody. The bureau itself eventually responded, saying that some inmates “may be outside FBOP custody for a period of time for court hearings, medical treatment, or other reasons.” It was later confirmed, though, that Chrisley was (and remains) in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

Even though the aforementioned law enforcement agency confirmed that information to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, it didn’t divulge the mother of three’s exact location. It would seem that some inquiring minds would like to know, as someone tweeted at Savannah Chrisley in the hopes of receiving answers. The podcaster subsequently responded by sharing where she stands at the moment.

What Did Savannah Chrisley Say When Asked About The Drama Involving Her Mother?

A fan recently took to X and tagged Savannah Chrisley in a post involving Julie. The user declared that it’s “not a good [thing] to not report about your mom,” because some fans are supposedly “worried” about her. Chrisley reshared the message and, in her own post, she explained why she’s been silent when it comes to her mom’s current circumstances:

The person’s initial message seemed to stem from the fact that Savannah Chrisley has been vocal about her mother and father’s prison stints since they began. The 27-year-old Unlocked podcast host has made various claims about the conditions her folks have experienced. Chrisley previously stated that the two had no access to proper nutrition or air conditioning. At one point, she also alleged that snakes were present in Julie’s living space. After the air conditioning allegations were made, the prison bureau issued a statement in which it asserted that “environmental conditions” were sufficient by ACA Standards.

Right now, Julie Chrisley’s resentencing hearing is scheduled to take place in Atlanta on September 25, and she’ll appear in person. Attorney Jay Surgent hopes Julie will be out of prison as early as “next spring or summer” or will at least have her sentence “significantly knocked off by 1-2 years.” And, though she hasn’t discussed her mom’s location, Savannah revealed that her personal plan is to have Julie home in time for Thanksgiving.

Todd and Julie Chrisley have been attempting to appeal their convictions for bank fraud and more for a few years now, and their oral arguments were heard this past spring. Following that, Julie’s sentence was overturned, and she’s set to be resentenced in late September. In the meantime, some reports have cropped up in regard to Mrs. Chrisley’s current location. It’s specifically been said that Julie is not presently in the custody of the prison bureau. With that, the organization has issued a response on the matter.

It’s now been officially confirmed by The Federal Bureau of Prisons that the former Chrisley Knows Best star is not in its custody at this time. WSBTV of Atlanta received an official statement from the bureau, which declined to comment on Julie’s exact whereabouts. What the organization did share with the news outlet, however, are some of the unique circumstances in which a convicted individual may not be in its custody:

Over a year ago, the prison bureau made another statement in regard to the Chrisleys’ convictions. That came after their daughter, Savannah, made claims about the conditions of her parents’ living spaces in their respective penitentiaries. At the time, Savannah alleged that her folks had no access to air conditioning. Savannah would later claim that Julie also had snakes in her cell. The bureau didn’t provide specifics when issuing its response but did assert that proper air conditioning is among the accommodations offered to individuals behind bars.

Julie Chrisley was found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion and other offenses alongside husband Todd and their accountant, Peter Tarantino in 2022. For her part, Julie was sentenced to seven years in prison and reported to the Kentucky-based Lexington Medical Center in early 2023. Since she began serving, her and her husband’s sentences were reduced, with Julie’s eventually being shortened to five years.

By June 2024, the decision to throw out Mrs. Chrisley’s original sentence came down from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The three-judge panel ultimately concluded that there was no sufficient evidence to prove that Julie played a role in the financial infractions that were committed. On the other side of this equation, both Todd Chrisley and Peter Tarantino’s sentences were upheld. Despite his situation, Todd is apparently pleased with how Julie’s situation has panned out, as Savannah claimed on her Unlocked podcast.

Savannah Chrisley and Jay Surgent – one of the family’s lawyers – have spoken out since Julie’s conviction was overturned. Surgent declared the decision to be “a big, big deal” and expressed his hope that Julie will be out of prison as early as “next spring or summer.” But, all in all, the attorney is of the thinking that his client’s prison time could be “significantly knocked off by 1-2 years.” Savannah described a different plan later on, though, saying that she’s making it her goal to have her mother home by Thanksgiving.

It remains to be seen whether Julie Chrisley actually does return home by November. More immediately, her resentencing is set to take place on September 25. While her current status is unclear, Chrisley will appear in person at the hearing as ordered by the judge.

In June, Julie Chrisley – who’s been serving a prison sentence after being found guilty of bank fraud in 2022– saw a major development in her appeals case. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided to overturn her conviction, ruling that there was not sufficient evidence to prove she was involved in the financial scheme at the heart of the case. Since then, a handful of people in her orbit have responded, including her lawyer. The attorney, Jay Surgent, provided an answer regarding when he hopes his client will eventually be home. However, it seems Julie’s daughter, Savannah, has a different plan in mind.

When Jay Surgent spoke out shortly after the decision was handed down, calling the three-judge panel’s ruling a “big, big deal.” He then went on to say that he thinks Julie Chrisley could be home by “next spring or summer.” And, once she’s released from prison, she would theoretically enter a halfway house, where she would serve out the remainder of her altered sentence. Regardless of what happens after that decision, which is to be evaluated by a lower court, Surgent expects that time will be “significantly knocked off by 1-2 years.”

Savannah Chrisley’s thoughts on the matter differed slightly from the family’s attorney, though. After sharing a four-word response to her mom’s overturned conviction along with other thoughts, the media personality took to her Unlocked podcast to provide another update. She laid out some of the legal details to her listeners and, ultimately, she revealed that she’s aiming to have her mother home much sooner than what her parents’ lawyer suggested:

This isn’t the first time that Savannah Chrisley has expressed optimism regarding when her mother – or father Todd Chrisley, for that matter – would be released. Back in March, ahead of the hearing for Todd and Julie’s oral arguments, Savannah stated that she hoped her parents would be out of prison by this summer. While that hasn’t panned out as she hoped, Savannah seems relatively confident that plans will work out this time.

Julie Chrisley has been serving a seven-year sentence in Lexington's Federal Medical Center and, with that, she hasn’t been able to comment on her current circumstances. Savannah has spoken on her behalf, though, and has shared alleged details about the conditions her mother has faced while behind bars. Aside from claiming that her mom had no access to air conditioning, Savannah even alleged that there were snakes in her mom’s living space. The flurry of allegations regarding Todd (who’s serving a decade at Pensacola’s Federal Prison Camp) and Julie’s living spaces even garnered a response from the Prison Bureau. The organization ultimately shot down the notion that the two lacked essential resources.

Time will tell when Julie Chrisley might finally be home after her new sentence is delivered -- and if it aligns with her daughter's view or her lawyer's. Savannah Chrisley also mentioned during her podcast that she knows that her mother’s reintegration will be “overwhelming,” but she looks forward to having her out of prison. As Savannah mentioned, “left will be so much better.”

Over two years after being found guilty of bank fraud and other offenses alongside her husband, Julie Chrisley saw a major development amid her efforts to appeal the case. The former Chrisley Knows Best star’s conviction was ultimately overturned (leading to a brief response from daughter Savannah). There are still a few variables at play when it comes to Julie’s situation, but this still marks a win for her and her legal team. In the aftermath of the court’s decision, the family’s lawyer has not weighed in on when he expects the matriarch to be home.

It was the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that reached the decision to overturn the ex-reality TV star’s conviction. The verdict was decided upon because there was reportedly no sufficient evidence to prove she was heavily involved in the financial scheme at the center of the case. As a result, Julie Chrisley’s case is officially going to be handed down to a lower court, where her sentence will be adjusted. All the while, the convictions of husband Todd and their accountant, Peter Tarantino, were upheld by the three-judge panel.

Jay Surgent, one of the family’s attorneys, has been providing updates on behalf of his clients for some time now. The lawyer spoke to RadarOnline after the court’s decision was made known and noted that this is “a big, big deal.” With that, he mentioned that the aim is for Mrs. Chrisley to be back home as early as “next spring or summer.” So that thinking would suggest that the mother of three could only spend one more year in prison. That’s not a sure thing at this point, though Surgent also told the outlet that, at the very least, Chrisley’s altered sentence might be “significantly knocked off by 1-2 years.”

At this time, Julie Chrisley remains in Lexington Medical Center in Kentucky, where she’s been serving time. Her original sentence was seven years, but her prison time was reduced by 14 months in September 2023. With her overturned conviction, Jay Surgent is confident that Chrisley is “looking at a reduced sentence.” He also says that the ex-reality TV star will serve out the last six months to a year of her sentence in a halfway house that would theoretically be close to her home. With that living situation, she’d have the ability to leave to see her family, before returning to the facility every evening.

Plenty of people – both insiders and members of the Chrisley family – have had a lot to say about Todd and Julie’s prison stints. Daughter Lindsie said that the two had been “welcomed with open arms” to prison. However, sources claimed that Julie wasn’t doing well behind bars and that she had essentially “broken down.” Savannah Chrisley also claimed that Julie was facing down snakes in her living space and didn’t have access to air conditioning. She made less-than-positive claims about her father’s prison setup as well. The prison bureau eventually responded to the allegations and, though it didn’t provide specifics on the facilities, it shot down Savannah’s assertions.

Speaking of Savannah, the podcast and media personality has been aiming to provide support for her parents amid their incarceration. She’s also been working with the legal team on their appeal efforts. It was Savannah who announced during Thanksgiving 2023 that her parents’ oral arguments would be heard during a hearing this past April. More recently, after her mom’s conviction was overturned, she shared a photo of a physical copy of the decision and captioned it, “The fight never ends.”

Ahead of Julie Chrisley’s conviction being overturned, Savannah said she hoped her parents would be back home this summer. That didn’t pan out as she expected but, if Jay Surgent’s prediction comes to pass, she may not be in prison much longer.

Julie and Todd Chrisley have seen their share of legal ups and downs since they were found guilty of bank fraud and more in 2022. Amid their prison stints, which began in early 2023, they’ve actively been seeking to have their sentences thrown out. The couple’s oral arguments were ultimately heard this past April and, just days ago, a decision was handed down. Julie’s sentence was formally overturned by an appeals court. Since then, her daughter, Savannah has weighed in on the matter. And, in her latest response to the decision, she only dropped four words. 

The decision to overturn Julie Chrisley’s conviction came down on June 21 from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. As explained by E!, the three-judge panel did uphold Julie and Todd’s convictions as well as that of their accountant, Peter Tarantino. However, the judges also determined that there was no sufficient evidence to prove that Julie played a role in many of the financial-related offenses that were committed. 

In the aftermath, Savannah Chrisley took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the matter. She initially dropped a video to the platform, in which she read off the official decision. But, more recently, she shared a story post that featured a photo of a physical copy of the court’s decision. She also captioned the snapshot, which you can see below: 

Her brief statement likely refers to the fact that she’s already working with her family’s legal team in an attempt to further resolve her parent’s legal woes. Since her folks have been in prison, the podcaster has campaigned not only for her parents but for prison reform as well. As for this latest ruling, Mrs. Chrisley's case is now set to be handed down to a lower court. And it’ll be there that an adjusted sentence will be decided upon. 

A lot has been said about Julie Chrisley – by her family and insiders – since she’s doing time at Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Before her conviction was overturned, she already saw a slight reduction of her seven-year sentence in late 2023. Julie’s stepdaughter, Lindsie, previously said that she and Todd had been “welcomed with open arms” to prison. However, sources later claimed that Julie was not doing well behind bars. Savannah also claimed that her mom had snakes in her living space as well as a lack of air conditioning.

Todd Chrisley has been serving a 10-year sentence and is currently serving at Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida. He broke his silence about prison in late 2023, releasing statements about the condition of the facility. Not only did he claim that he didn’t have access to sufficient food, but he also alleged that he’d been photographed while in his cell. He claimed that the latter was done as part of a supposed ransom. 

Meanwhile, Savannah Chrisley has been speaking out on her parents’ behalf and sharing updates on how their legal case has been coming along. It was around Thanksgiving 2023 that Savannah confirmed her parent’s oral arguments would be heard. After the April hearing, she subsequently confirmed that Todd and Julie were feeling “hopeful” that a decision would be reached in their favor. Amid that same time, Savannah also said that she was confident that her parents would be out of prison by the summer, if all went as they hoped. 

Julie Chrisley may not be out of prison, though the appeals court’s decision does mark a significant moment in her legal journey. It’s currently unclear as to when her adjusted sentence will be delivered. Based on her four-word message though, it seems as though Savannah isn’t going to rest in the aftermath and is already doing more work on her parents’ behalf. 

As Julie and Todd Chrisley seek to appeal their convictions over bank fraud and more charges, the former reality TV stars remain in separate prisons. These living situations, which they’ve had since reporting to serve their time in January 2023, have resulted in major changes for them. The obvious element is that both are not only separated from their family but each other as well. So, during their latest wedding anniversary, the two were reportedly away from each other and unable to make contact. And, as that news comes to light, their daughter, Savannah Chrisley is getting candid about feeling “guilt” over how often she visits them at this point.

What Happened With The Chrisleys’ Latest Wedding Anniversary?

May 25 marked 28 years since the ex-Chrisley Knows Best stars tied the knot. Shortly before the day, sources for RadarOnline.com alleged that the two would not be able to “communicate” at any point to mark the occasion. This tracks with what’s been previously said about their prison arrangements. As noted by the outlet, it’s been said that Todd and Julie haven’t actually spoken to each other since they turned themselves in last year. 

Todd Chrisley is currently housed at Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida, where he’s serving a 10-year sentence. Meanwhile, Lexington Medical Center in Kentucky is where Julie Chrisley is serving her five-year sentence. There have been varying reports regarding how the two have been doing behind bars, with one source even claiming that Julie was not doing well. Savannah has since shared letters from her mother, in which she discusses the challenges of being apart from her spouse for so long. 

If there’s any silver lining to their latest anniversary, it was reported that Savannah Chrisley would be “visiting” at least one of her parents over Memorial Day weekend. Whether or not she was actually able to do that is unclear as of this writing. Keeping on that subject though, it would seem that Chrisley has some strong feelings about the recent frequency of her prison visits.

Savannah Chrisley Opens Up About How Frequently She Sees Her Parents These Days

Since her parents began their prison sentences, Savannah Chrisley has spoken candidly about how they’re doing and how she’s been handling their situation. She's also shared insight into some of her visits to see her folks in their respective facilities. Despite getting to see them on occasion, this period of time has been tough on Chrisley, who also has custody of younger brother Grayson and niece Chloe. During a recent episode of her Unlocked Podcast (shared YouTube), Savannah opened up about having to grapple with her parents not being around: 

During previous conversations, Savannah Chrisley  has been open about dealing with negativity and being told to “distance” herself from her parents. She has, nevertheless, seemingly opted not to do that and has continued to visit them. However, the media personality’s latest comments suggest that those trips to see Todd and Julie have become less frequent. And that’s apparently stirred up a number of mixed emotions inside of her:

The oral arguments for Todd and Julie Chrisley’s appeal were heard in April and, at present, they and Savannah are waiting for a decision from the judges. Savannah was initially hoping her parents would be home by early this summer but, in this latest podcast episode, she mentioned August as being more realistic at this point. Yet, as she also stated, it’s possible that it could take up to a year for a verdict to come down. Only time will tell how the Chrisleys’ legal battle pans out but. And, in the meantime, it seems likely that Savannah will continue to visit while processing the guilt she feels about those trips becoming less frequent.

In April, Todd and Julie Chrisley took a major step towards trying to get their bank fraud sentences overturned. The legal team for the married couple, who are currently serving time in separate prisons, gave oral arguments during an appeal hearing in Georgia. Now, they must wait for the court to deliberate on the sentiments shared by their lawyers and the prosecutors. Their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, has been steadily keeping the public abreast of her parents’ situation, providing updates frequently. Now, though, as the family awaits word on the appeal, Savannah has provided an update on their new reality TV show.

What’s Going On With The Chrisleys’ New Reality TV Show?

Ahead of the legal woes that began to befall the Chrisley parental figures several years ago, they and their kids were widely known for their reality TV show, Chrisley Knows Best. The program ran for 10 seasons between 2014 and 2023, before it was canceled due to Julie and Todd being found guilty of multiple financial-related offenses. It was revealed in early 2023, however, that another Chrisley show was in the works and that it would chronicle the couple’s legal struggles. News on the production has been slim since then, but Savannah recently provided an optimistic update, complete with details regarding what she envisions for the series’ direction: 

The comments the 26-year-old media personality shared during an installment of her Unlocked Podcast seem to indicate that production is moving forward. It’s also interesting that she apparently wants to truly lean into the legal aspects of the proposed small-screen offering, specifically her crusade for prison reform. As for how close the series actually is to coming to fruition, she said they’re in “final negotiations” with a network. She also shared the following during the show, which was shared on YouTube:

Savannah Chrisley, who appeared on reality TV show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test amid her parents’ incarceration, has seemingly been a driving force behind this endeavor. Certainly it’ll keep her busy for the near future, but there’s still the matter of her parents.

What’s Going On With Todd And Julie Chrisley At This Time?

Todd Chrisley is presently serving 10 years at Federal Prison Camp in Florida, while Julie is contending with a five-year sentence at the Kentucky-based Lexington Medical Center. (Their current prison stints mark reductions from their initial sentences, which were shortened last year.) Savannah updated fans with the news of the appeal hearing amid Thanksgiving 2023. The oral arguments were heard on Friday, April 19, and Savannah was present. After it concluded she revealed how Todd and Julie were feeling, saying that they tuned in and watched the proceedings play out. 

During the hearing, family attorney Alex Little alleged that the prosecutors made errors during his clients’ 2022 trial. Amid his argument, he claimed that a IRS officer who testified wrongly asserted that the couple owed additional taxes when they did not. Prosecutors later argued that they were unaware that those financial debts had been paid. Little also argued that there was insufficient evidence to justify the charges against the Chrisleys. Keeping all of the legal drama in mind, it’s hard to argue with the notion that a portion of viewers would be eager to watch the family’s situation play out on the small screen.

There are still logistics that apparently need to be ironed out for the Chrisleys’ new show, though. That includes just how much Julie and Todd would actually appear throughout it as well. Regardless of that though, it sounds like Savannah is not only still hoping to have her parents home soon but also wants her family’s situation documented on TV. We’ll see if such a show ends up debuting as part of the 2024 TV schedule or beyond.

In the meantime, those who want to check out Chrisley Knows Best can do so by streaming the series with a Peacock subscription.

The stars of Chrisley Knows Best continue to be optimistic about getting Todd and Julie’s sentences overturned, following the 2022 trial in which they were found guilty of bank fraud and were ordered to serve a combined 19 years in prison. However, after the reality TV stars’ legal team presented their arguments in appeals court, there still seemed to be lots of tension between some of the family members. Savannah Chrisley got real about where she stands with her older sister and why Lindsie wasn’t with their family at the appeal.

Todd and Julie Chrisley were well-represented by their family in the courtroom April 19 as their lawyers challenged aspects of their convictions for bank fraud, tax evasion and other crimes. In addition to Savannah, their sons Chase and Grayson were there, as well as Todd’s mom Nanny Faye. Not present was Lindsie Chrisley, and during an Instagram Q&A (via PopCulture.com), Savannah accused her sister of looking for “fame and attention” and confirmed that she’d told Lindsie not to attend the appeal. Savannah said: 

Savannah Chrisley has spoken out about why she doesn’t speak to her older sister anymore, saying she didn’t like how Lindsie and Kyle — the two children Todd Chrisley shares with ex-wife Teresa — treated her mother Julie when they were younger. 

Lindsie Chrisley also apparently was “very heavily involved” with the government during the trial against Todd and Julie, and Savannah has said she feels her sister stabbed their family in the back. The Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test contestant addressed that as well during the Q&A, saying: 

The latest drama between the Chrisley Knows Best siblings became public when Lindsie addressed it on her Southern Tea podcast, telling listeners: 

The Chrisleys have certainly been through a lot over the past couple of years but received some good news when Todd and Julie’s sentences were reduced in September 2023 (Todd’s from 12 to 10; Julie’s from 7 to 5). Savannah Chrisley hopes that was the first step to getting them out of prison altogether, as she said she’d love to have them back “later in the summer.” 

Regardless of what happens legally, it sounds like there’s still a lot of healing that needs to happen within the family. 

Todd and Julie Chrisley have been dealing with legal issues regarding their finances since 2019, and that all culminated in the couple being found guilty of bank fraud and more in 2022. Both ultimately reported to separate prison facilities in early 2023 and remain in those locations, as of this writing. All the while, the couple has been aiming to get their sentences overturned, and oral arguments from their legal team were heard by the court last week. Their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, was present for the hearing and, later on, she explained how her parents are feeling. 

Friday, April 19 is when a panel of three judges heard the Chrisleys’ legal team present their arguments. Their family lawyer, Alex Little, argued that errors were made on the prosecutors’ ends during the 2022 trial, which were allegedly detrimental to the couple’s case. As part of his argument, Little stated that an IRS officer incorrectly testified that the two owed additional taxes when none were due. However, prosecutor Annalise Peters later asserted that the officer and other prosecutors were not aware that the couple had made some payments. 

While both sides presented their cases, Savannah Chrisley and her brother, Chase, remained in the courtroom gallery, according to the Associated Press. They were also apparently joined by a number of supporters. Sometime after the hearing, Savannah spoke with Atlanta’s WSB-TV about the proceedings. Her parents, of course, could not attend and she shared sentiments on their behalf: 

Amid Thanksgiving 2023, Savannah Chrisley provided the update that the oral arguments would be heard. She’s since expressed optimism regarding her folks’ chances of having their sentences overturned. Over a month ago, Chrisley shared her hope that her two parents will be back home by this coming summer, should everything work out in their favor.

Todd Chrisley’s 12-year sentence has since been reduced, and he’s now set to spend 10 years behind bars at Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida. Meanwhile, Julie is at Lexington Medical Center in Kentucky, where she’s serving a five-year sentence that was reduced from seven. Throughout their incarceration, numerous rumors have swirled around their supposed experiences and feelings about them. Most recently though, it’s been alleged that the Chrisleys have received support from fellow inmates, who’ve apparently been writing letters on their behalf. 

All the while, Savannah Chrisley has spoken about her feelings on her parents’ legal issues as well as how they’ve been holding up in prison. She claimed that Julie and Todd had inadequate living spaces and didn’t have access to air conditioning. Savannah also claimed that Julie had snakes in proximity to her cell. Since these allegations were made, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has responded and denied the claims. 

Time will tell whether Todd and Julie Chrisley’s efforts to appeal their case will ultimately prove to be successful. At present though, Savannah’s comments seem to indicate that they’re staying upbeat in regard to what lies ahead.

At this point, Todd Chrisley – as well as his wife, Julie – have been in their respective prisons for more than a year now. The former Chrisley Knows Best stars have been serving time due to being found guilty of bank fraud and other offenses in 2022. As the two remain behind bars, their legal team has been working on their appeal, and that’s set to be heard in court in just a matter of days. The Chrisleys’ lawyers and family members have provided updates in the interim. Now, their attorney is discussing how Todd has allegedly received support from fellow inmates ahead of the hearing. 

The patriarch of the Chrisley family is currently serving 10 years (which is reduced from his initial sentence) at Pensacola, Florida’s Federal Prison Camp. Much has been said – by sources and Todd’s inner circle – about how he’s gotten along with others in prison. Well, according to family attorney Jay Sargent, a lot of people have Todd’s back right now. Sargent said that his client’s fellow prison residents are “wishing him well” as the court prepares to hear his appeal. Not only that, but Sargent even alleges that other incarcerated people from across the United States are expressing support for Todd as well. 

Jay Sargent went on to say to RadarOnline that this stream of well wishes has come in the form of letters that inmates are sending to the Chrisleys’ legal team. While speaking with the news outlet, the lawyer also noted that in many cases, prisoners don’t feel compelled to speak up on such matters. But, apparently, “they care” about the former USA Network stars and how they’re legal situation has played out thus far.

As Todd Chrisley remains in Florida, Julie Chrisley is doing time at Lexington Medical Center in Kentucky, serving five years (which also marks a reduction from her original sentence). Months after they reported, Lindsie Chrisley – Todd’s daughter from his first marriage – discussed their situation. As she put it, her dad and stepmother had been “welcomed with open arms” to prison. It was even reported sometime later that Todd believed it was good that he’d begun serving time so that he could serve as an advocate for his fellow inmates. 

The reason the businessman has allegedly had those aspirations is because of the conditions that he and others have supposedly experienced since being locked up. Mr. Chrisley as well as his kids have made claims about poor living conditions being present within his and Julie’s facilities. That includes a supposed lack of air conditioning and no access to nutritious food. (The Prison Bureau has denied these claims.) Nevertheless, Todd apparently doesn’t want to switch prisons, because he’s afraid of retaliation from FPC officials. 

As for the appeal, that was confirmed to be a reality back in November 2023. Savannah Chrisley shared the update amid the Thanksgiving season, at which point she expressed gratitude that her parents’ “oral arguments” were going to be heard. Should everything go their way, Savannah hopes her parents will be home at some point this summer. 

Of course, only time will tell whether the efforts of Jay Sargent and the rest of the family’s legal team will prove to be successful following the appeal on April 19. We’ll also just have to wait and see whether the reported character letters from the other inmates have any bearing on the proceedings.

Todd Chrisley has been in prison since reporting in early 2023 after being found guilty of bank fraud and other offenses. At present, the former reality TV star and his wife, Julie (who’s also behind bars), are aiming to appeal their case. Their oral arguments are set to be heard later this month, and their daughter, Savannah, has seemed confident about their chances of getting the ruling overturned. In the interim though, it would appear that Todd is now facing yet another legal setback that could cost him a bit of cash. 

Amy Doherty-Heinze, an investigator for the Department of Revenue, took legal action against the former Chrisley Knows Best star. Per court documents, she claimed that the 55-year-old patriarch “began a social media campaign against the GDOR and certain of its employees” amid the state of Georgia’s investigation into the Chrisleys’ taxes. WSB-TV further reports that in the docs, it’s conveyed that Todd thought “the investigation was illegal and improperly motivated” and soon “began attacking” Doherty-Heinze. And, in doing so, he apparently started “accusing her of a multitude of crimes and wrongdoing.”

Now, the DoR official has claimed victory in her case against the embattled businessman and media mogul. A federal jury in Atlanta has found Todd Chrisley liable for one count of libel as well as a single count of slander. Additionally, Amy Doherty-Heinze has now been granted $350,000 worth of compensatory damages as well as punitive damages totaling $170,000 and legal fees that amount to $235,000. So, as mentioned by Doherty-Heinze’s lawyer, that all comes to a grand sum of $755,000. 

As of this writing, legal representatives for the Chrisleys have yet to respond to the verdict. This latest development serves as yet another money-related hit for Todd, who has already been dealing with financial blows since he and his wife were handed a guilty verdict in 2022. After that happened, Todd and Julie were eventually ordered to pay $17.2 million in restitution. Sources alleged, at the time, that in order to pay that off, the pair would have to “give up a lot of things, including their homes.” 

The two spouses reported to prison on January 17, 2023 and, as of right now, they’re in different facilities. Todd Chrisley is now serving 10 years (which is a reduced sentence) at Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida. Meanwhile, Julie has a five-year stint (which was also longer) at Kentucky’s Lexington Medical Center. 

Savannah Chrisley has been speaking out about her parents’ statuses and providing updates on their case. It was around Thanksgiving 2023 that Chrisley shared the positive update that her folks’ oral arguments were set to be heard this month. And, just weeks ago, the podcaster stated that if the appeal goes well, she hopes to have her parents home by this coming summer. 

At this point, only time will tell whether Todd and Julie Chrisley will ultimately be successful in appealing their case and being released. Now, in addition to that, it’s also unclear just how the family will cover the costs associated with Todd’s latest legal loss. What is known is that their oral arguments will be heard in court on April 19.

Since Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to prison in January 2023 after being found guilty of bank fraud and more, their daughter, Savannah, has been speaking out on their behalf. The former Chrisley Knows Best star has not only talked up her folks’ supposed innocence, but she’s also made claims about their living conditions behind bars. All the while, Savannah has also provided updates on their ongoing legal proceedings, which will continue in earnest when their appeal hearing happens in April. As that approaches, the podcaster has shared when exactly she hopes her parents will be out of their respective facilities and back home. 

Fresh off her elimination from The Masked Singer, 26-year-old Savannah Chrisley has been opening up more about her parents’ legal woes. While it remains to be seen if their efforts to appeal the case will be successful, she seems mostly optimistic about what might happen. She caught up with ET, during which she expressed that she’s awaiting the April date that’s been lined up for the court to hear Todd and Julie’s oral arguments. With that, Savannah explained when she hopes the couple will be home, if the ruling is overturned:

Around Thanksgiving 2023, the Unlocked podcast host confirmed that her parents’ legal team would be able to appear in court and have the oral arguments heard. That marked a positive update for Julie and Todd Chrisley’s case. As it stands, Todd is serving a reduced 10-year-sentence at Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida. He’s been separated from his wife, Julie, who has a reduced five-year prison stint that she’s serving at the Lexington, Kentucky-based Federal Medical Center. 

Savannah Chrisley hasn’t minced words when discussing their legal issues or current living situations. In March 2023, she directly blamed the government for their incarcerations, as she detailed the moment their “guilty” verdict was read. She’s also called out the prison system, as she’s claimed her parents have access to no air conditioning and that her mother had snakes in her cell. The Federal Bureau of Prisons responded and, though it didn’t provide specifics on the facilities, it denied the allegations of poor living conditions.

As the Chrisleys remain incarcerated, Savannah has had custody of her younger brother, 17-year-old Grayson, as well as 10-year-old niece, Chloe. She’s seemingly kept herself busy with the domestic duties required of her, though it sounds like she’d now like to step into the legal profession by becoming a lawyer. As she explained though, something would need to happen for her to take that step:

Those are some major “ifs” at this point, though. Only time will tell whether Julie and Todd Chrisley ultimately see victory in their legal case. Until then though, it’s likely that Savannah will continue to show support for them and keep to the hope that they’ll be free by later this year.