It’s clear the Chrisley family is readying their return on reality television. A last minute presidential pardon has profoundly altered their fate! Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley, the former reality stars of the runaway smash “Chrisley Knows Best,” on Tuesday received pardons from former President Donald Trump. They had been languishing in prison for high crimes such as defrauding people and tax evasion. This news comes after a harrowing period for the family. Their family reality show ended in March 2023 after almost 10 years on air.
Todd Chrisley, who has two children from his first marriage, Kyle and Lindsie Chrisley, shares four children with Julie Chrisley: Chase, Savannah, Grayson, and Chloe. Chloe happens to be the daughter of Kyle Chrisley, the son Todd and Julie have largely raised themselves. This close-knit family dynamic fuels their reality television narrative. It rings true with great force to these audiences all over the country.
In November 2022, Todd was sentenced to an extreme punishment of 12 years incarceration and 16 months probation. Meanwhile, the punishment Julie was subjected to was a seven-year prison sentence, to be followed by 16 months of probation. To add insult to injury, appellate judges then affirmed their convictions. In 2024, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Julie’s case back to a lower court to re-sentence her, an indication that greater legal challenges are coming.
Among all of these hardships, Savannah Chrisley tried to get her parents pardoned, even asking the Trump administration personally. Her efforts culminated in a significant moment when she was notified by President Trump on May 27 that Todd and Julie had been pardoned.
“I kind of had gotten to a place where I had lost hope, and just felt like nothing was going in my favor,” – Savannah Chrisley
Rather, Trump touted the pardons as a shot across the bow at the couple’s legal woes. He referred to their treatment as “draconian.” Upon their soon-to-be-prison release, the Chrisleys will begin an entirely new chapter in the public eye.
The new docuseries, set to premiere later this year on Lifetime, promises to provide an intimate look at the family’s life post-pardon, navigating both personal and professional challenges. Negotiating between their current aspirations to regain a spot in the reality TV landscape and a newfound desire to exhibit their resilience through adversity, Mr.
“We have a new show coming out on Lifetime, and it will document all of these things. And we’re excited. We literally could not have done it. It’s all God and President Trump at this point.” – Savannah Chrisley
Todd and Julie Chrisley, returning stars of reality tv. This comeback period does more than just restore their individual careers. It allows the whole household to recover their family’s public reputation. Their journey changed from legal disaster to a second life on screen. This applies to wider motifs of salvation and strength that notably connect with most audiences on a profound level.
The return of Todd and Julie Chrisley to reality television represents not only a comeback for the couple but also an opportunity for the entire family to reestablish their public persona. Their journey from legal turmoil to a renewed presence on screen reflects broader themes of redemption and resilience that resonate with many viewers.
