Todd Chrisley Reacts to News About Family’s New Reality Show
Todd Chrisley might not be able to participate in his family’s new reality television series, but that hasn’t stopped him from supporting his children in their new endeavor.
As reported by TMZ, Todd’s attorney, Jay Surgent, said that the reality star is “thrilled and happy” about his family’s new project and “hopes it will depict the devastation his family has been facing since he and [his wife] Julie were sent to prison at the beginning of this year.”
Todd and Julie were found guilty of tax evasion and bank fraud and sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison in November 2022. They began their sentences back in January, with Todd serving his 12 years in Pensacola, Florida, and Julie doing 7 years in Lexington, Kentucky. Both reportedly filed for appeals last month.
On Monday, August 14, Scout Productions announced a new Chrisley reality show centered on Todd and Julie’s children, Chase, Savannah, Chloe, and Grayson. The show will also feature Todd’s mother, “Nanny” Faye Chrisley. Described as a “continuation of their story,” the series will follow how the children handled life after their parents were sent to jail.
The currently untitled project is said to show the Chrisley family “as they truly are — just as dynamically entertaining and naturally hilarious as ever, but not shying away from authentic drama and grit that makes them just as relatable as ever.”
Savannah said of the new show, “The time was right to share our story, and we couldn’t have found better partners in Scout Productions. Their ability to balance popular culture and empathy through authentic storytelling is unrivaled, and I know they’re going to find the right home for this next chapter of our lives. We’re so happy to be back.”
Previously, Savannah and Chase have opened up about their parents’ struggles in prison, claiming various levels of mistreatment, including inhumane conditions and lack of privacy.
Todd’s attorney also alleges that he’s been blocked from his client’s mail, phone, and email lists and has so far received no answers about this from the prison administration. However, Surgent is able to set up appointments with Todd through the help of Todd’s prison counselor.
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I can't wait for them to get out . Lot of people in Washington DC walking around that has done worse
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I hope that the system gets in trouble for denying the ability for there attorneys to see or talk with them if that’s the case. We are wasting space on them being in prison and should be allowed to be on house arrest if nothing else. Other people that do harder offenses are out for many reasons. Dad and broke our heart!
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Their attorneys DO get to see and talk to them. They swindled the banks out of millions. They committed very serious crimes and now they are paying the price for that. I'm not sure why they're feeling sorry for themselves. They are delusional and they think they are above the law.
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They signed everything. But I wonder, once you get into a position of having to have “people” handle things for you, if you really read and understand each and every word. Heck, do any of us read each word of agreements when we download a game or app on our phones? I just wonder if the Chrisley’s trusted people who ended up hurting them.
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Yes I totally and completely agree with you TR. It is totally.inhumane the.way.Todd and.Julie.have been being.treated by the horrible prison.system and it needs to change right now and a different judge needs to replace the judge that handle Todd and Julie's case. They are treating them worse than animals. Todd and Julie are human beings and should be treated.like good descent caring human beings. The prison system and the courts need and must change.their sentence where they can have ģood meetings with their attorneys privately and immediately change their sentences to house arrest. Animals are not even treated so inhumane.
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For one they shouldn’t be in jail , house arrest maybe but are jails to full now but people make mistakes. How can you pay a debt owed in jail let them out I’d say . That judge must of had it in for them . Because iv seen people know of people who owes irs and irs don’t go after them for same thing sad. Jails are nasty I heard they need get them fixed wrong not have air in jails they’re still humans. Even if you do wrong . I think in my opinion the only bad ones needs in jail. More room that way less money on tax payers and put the others on house arrest .but that’s my opinion oh. Iv seen reallly bad people. Get away lot worse.
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So does that apply for everyone or just the white people? Because their story is no different from anyone else’s.
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Al Sharpton owes millions in taxes. Nobody’s putting him in jail!
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Really like their show and I hope they get out soon and I hope they do start another show and when they get out they’ll be on it hopefully don’t let people bring you down keep your good spirits up and as long as you’re living a good life then don’t let them bother you Bye for now
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Tax evasion! Trump is the biggest and yet nothing happens to him!
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Biden has given Ukraine billions of dollars, yet only $700.00 per person to those who lost everything in Maui. And where was Biden during this devastation in Maui? On vacation also on our tax dollars. He came back when they originally had planned, not one day before. He happens to be on vacation every time serious situations arise!
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They should ALL be convicted and sent to jail. The Chrisleys are where they should be.
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That's a huge lie please stop listening to msm and get on the right side of history and help save America
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We all have storms to endure and God is still blessing them.
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Let them do house arrest
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I can't wait for them to be out.. put them on house arrest and some years of probation, community service. people in high places have done way worse and are still free. Let them pay what they owe. Tod will die in prison. we don't want that we want to see in reality how he pays back the money. in prison cannot pay crop back. Let Tod and Julie out. who should be in prison is not. let them pay back the money with interest but Prison will just take their lives. They don't deserve that
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What about their accountant????
People quick to judge and ridicule them but come on now!!!! Prayers for them both!!!
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Hunter bidan???
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Personally, it doesn’t matter what I think, because I think our government is corrupt as hell, and all of them have done worse so personally, it doesn’t matter what I think, because I think our government is corrupt as hell, and all of them have done worse so Julie and Todd should not be in prison when the Clintons, the Obamas and the Bidens have done much worse it’s all a freaking racket and these judges are just as corrupt. I hope they continue to do well in prison and I hope they’re sentence gets over but I don’t see that happening in this day and age with all the corrupt judges in politicians and prosecutors
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The judge could have put Todd and Julie on probation for several years and had their taxes audited for as long as needed. Although, once they get out of prison, I'm sure they will be vigilant about their finances. These long prison sentences they were given are ridiculous and costing all of us. There was much better choices that judge could have made! I love the Chrisleys! God bless them and look after them all.
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They deserve it all
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You're not God, nor judge and jury. So there's that.
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Who cares about the Chrisleys??? It's hard to believe that this brood of self-pitying, overly entitled crooks would be offered a TV show that monetizes the family's crimes. Boo hoo hoo. Poor us. Everyone look at us. They have no sense of embarrassment or shame. Just ridiculous.
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I think this whole thing is crap when there are people in the government that do worse than the Crisley's and they are walking around scott free it isa two tiered system, I believe that they were targeted for being Christians, I hope the people who are responsible for this reap what they sew
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Has he displayed any remorse? Committed fraud and stole millions.
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We can’t all be Hunter Biden
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I don't think him and his wife did any wrong I'm sure it must have been his accountant and they're taking the blunt of it I pray for them and their kids and Todd's Mom to get through this it is so unfair.
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The wife is literally a mile away from me and I used to work at that prison she is just fine they are pretty good to the inmates there. She is in one of the best places to be for going to prison and the food is not bad she’s rich she can eat anything really
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They deserve to be there.
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I think they should be on house arrest. Let them do their show so they can pay back what they owe. Todd's mother needs him and his children need him and Julie she's not well. They're not killers they didn't kill anyone. They didn't rape anybody. It's not a criminals out there that get off and gejut out and they've killed people and you're supposed to be in prison the rest of your life and they get out for somehow reason. Yes I agree they should be on house arrest and let them do their show so they can make money to pay back what they owe. I think that would be a good idea for both of them. But I don't think they should be in prison
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If he is on house arrest, he will just get on the internet or whatever and make more millions!!! Or maybe even steal more millions!!!
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They are in jail where they belong. They have it way too good in there. They should be grateful they're not in a real prison
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Unless you didn't walk in their shoes or anybody shoes that's been in jail keep your comments to yourself
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They didn't still shit! They should be Released asap! The person that should be in there is the one who ordered the Attack on the White house! You dam idiot!
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Amen to that! Remember house the white house was attacked. The Chrisleys should be Released asap and all charges Dismissed!! Cause them being locked is is totally Ridiculous!
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Wrong but thanks for playing. Ugh.
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They deserve to be there.
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They deserve to be there.
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Well I won't be watching. Seems like everyone likes jailbirds
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You do the crime you do the time
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Privacy issues? You are in prison, how absurd. These people stole millions is what it boils down to. It was prooved in court. They obviously have learned nothing after all of it, how disgusting. These complaints, now make me believe they really do need the prison time. No remorse and complaining like they are at a resort failing to meet their expectations. I loved their show and hope the kids do well, but the parents are horrible people beyond their tv personas. Also people point to other criminals and say they shouldn't be prosecuted till the other criminals is prosecuted, with that logic nobody could ever be brought to justice. If these people stole money but did it as old fashioned bank robbery people would feel different and less sympathetic.
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Don't do the crime if you can't do the time, they are criminals flaunted the law and are now paying the price, keep em locked up till they have done the time, what was it 85% of their sentences
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No privacy? Bad conditions? YOU ARE NOT AT A COUNTRY CLUB TODD! IT'S A PRISON!! YOU'RE A CRIMINAL AND YOU'RE DOING THE TIME FOR YOUR CRIME. PLAIN & SIMPLE! And they would NEVER let anyone have a TV show after they pulled some shady stuff like that. Look what happen to Empire because of Jussie Smollett. But here we go with white privilege. There is no reason this family should be making money off anyone. They need to go to work just like everyone else. Stop being entitled and face reality. Your parents are shady and I can't believe people actually are sticking up for them. If it was "anyone else" and you know what I'm talking about. There is no way they would get put on television. I won't be watching. Just because of that! I ain't got nothing against them kids. But they knew what thier parents were doing. Where did they think all that money came from with all Todd's failed businesses?
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U do a crime and cry about ur living conditions. Awwww bless you heart ❤️
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This whole 'narrative' that we're somehow supposed to feel sorry for 2 criminals is just disgusting.
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Totally agree
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This brings up the question: Who are these people and why do they have a tv show?
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fell for their whole schtick, what a rude awakening he had when they were found guilty
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Father...... apparently this site thought including my "father" in the above statement of fact was inappropriate
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Because we the people Watch it
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Enough of this family have never been a fan....shame they are still around with their foolishness..
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They are right where they belong. Part of the chance you take when you commit a crime is getting caught and being made to pay for your crimes by sitting in a prison cell. Don’t cry about it now. You did it now pay the penalty. Besides other celebrities did less and got harder sentences. Shut up and deal with it.
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I hope like heck, 45 and all his family and cult followers are in the next cell!
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