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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Why Julie and Todd Chrisley Believe Their Lives Now Are 'Rougher Than Prison'
Todd Chrisley and his wife Julie Chrisley are opening up about the struggle of re-acclimating to life outside of prison. On the July 23 episode of the couple's podcast Chrisley Confessions 2.0, the pair — who were pardoned by President Donald Trump and released from prison in May — discussed the difficulties of transitioning back to regular life after 28 months behind bars. 'I've actually talked to a few of the women that I was in prison with that [that are] already home,' Julie, 52, said. 'And we all have this general consensus that — it's kind of weird to even say it...' 'No, it's not weird,' Todd, 56, interjected. 'Life is rougher than prison life. I mean, that's a sad thing to say because it is so horrific, the conditions that you're there for but that's from a physical standpoint, but from an emotional and psychological standpoint, it is harder dealing with day to day.' Julie explained that inmates 'don't have any control' while behind bars. 'There's very little you can do because you're in prison… And people told me this when I first got there, you can't live out there and in here at the same time because it'll literally run you crazy,' she said. 'And the longer you're there, the more removed you become to the world,' she continued. Julie also reflected on her own experience being away from children Savannah, Grayson, Chase and Chloe. 'The longer that people are away from their kids, as crazy as it sounds — because it's a double edged sword — the easier it becomes because you get into your own routine," she said. 'It doesn't mean you don't miss them, you don't love 'em, all that but just from me being in prison, I had to just watch out for me,' she recalled. 'I had to take care of me. I had to make sure that I was good, as good as I could be. Physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and that's all I could really do.' 'I think you get into that mode because that's how you kind of have to do to survive in there and so coming back and I think for us, listen, it was such a blessing to be able to come out and have a full unconditional pardon,' she said. After Todd thanked President Trump, Julie continued, 'We didn't have to go to a halfway house. So, we don't have to answer to a probation officer. We're not limited as to where we can go and how we can move. So, I think we were thrown right back into the real world.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The pardons from President Trump put an end to a legal saga which led to the pair being indicted on 12 counts of bank and wired fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy, and later convicted and sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison in November 2022 (though that number was reduced by around two years each in September 2023). They immediately began appealing their case, and while Todd's appeal was upheld, Julie's was initially granted due to insufficient evidence. However, a judge later ruled that her original punishment was sufficient. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Julie Chrisley slams 'crazy' claims she faked her breast cancer diagnosis
slammed claims that she faked her breast cancer diagnosis in the past. During Wednesday's episode of their family podcast, the reality TV personality, 52, addressed the 'crazy' accusations. 'The one thing that I wanna talk about that was in the tabloids is they said that I faked my breast cancer, and that is the craziest thing,' she said on Chrisley Confessions 2.0. She added: 'What people don't realize is [that] I was diagnosed with breast cancer [in] March of 2012.' Her husband Todd, 56, chimed in and said that he recalled how she received her diagnosis when she was 39 years old. The couple — who were serving multi-year sentences prison after being convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion prior to Trump's presidential pardon — noted that she received her cancer diagnosis 'before this happened.' She clarified that she 'had already been diagnosed with breast cancer' a decade before their trial and convictions. 'I was completing my treatment at that time,' she recalled about the summer of 2012, when they were grieving the loss of Todd's father. 'But the thing is that someone would think that I would ever fake a breast cancer diagnosis.' She added: 'I have had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing, wonderful women who have fought the breast cancer fight.' Julie said that it was 'so disrespectful' towards them to accuse her of faking breast cancer. 'Obviously, if that's something I was gonna do, it didn't help,' she added. 'Because I went to prison. But I went to prison 11 years later.' She said 'it didn't even make sense' for her to fake her cancer diagnosis because she was still convicted and sentenced to serve a (later-reduced) seven-year prison sentence in Lexington, Kentucky. Her husband Todd was originally sentenced to 12 years in prison for his federal fraud charges but only served a portion of his sentence. Todd and Julie served more than two years in prison for tax evasion, fraud and conspiracy before receiving a full presidential pardon in May 2025. In late May, President Trump personally called their daughter Savannah Chrisley, 27, to inform her of his decision to grant the couple clemency. Her husband Todd, 56, chimed in and said that he recalled how she received her diagnosis when she was 39 years old She clarified that she 'had already been diagnosed with breast cancer' a decade before their trial and convictions. 'I was completing my treatment at that time,' she recalled about the summer of 2012, when they were grieving the loss of Todd's father Todd and Julie's daughter Savannah also addressed the fake breast cancer claims and said she was ' dumbfounded' by the accusations on her Unlocked podcast last month. 'I was getting my coffee across the street this morning and I was looking through social media and I saw to where someone commented that my family was this fraud and we're terrible human beings, XYZ, and how my mother faked her breast cancer diagnosis,' she said on a June episode of her podcast. 'Apparently, she faked her breast cancer diagnosis to avoid court proceedings, was what this individual said.' In response to that accusation, she explained: 'They weren't federally or criminally charged until 2019. So, that right there completely debunks your whole theory.' Savannah continued: 'For someone to make an accusation that my mother lied about having breast cancer at the age of 39, there truly is a special place in hell for you. It's that simple.' This comes after Julie opened up about the poor conditions she endured while in prison for more than two years as she revealed the secret health battle she faced while behind bars. During her 28 months behind bars, she developed asthma. She marveled while talking to ABC: 'A month ago I was sitting in prison, dreading a summer with no air conditioning, and now here I am, home.' Savannah also chimed in: 'And that's what mom's living in, in conditions like that, with absolutely no air, and it can be 100 degrees inside the building.' Savannah went on to say, 'She literally said that she got physically sick because she got so hot.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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- Yahoo
'It made me want to live healthier' Savannah Chrisley felt 'totally different' after liposuction
Savannah Chrisley felt like a "totally different human being" after undergoing liposuction. The 27-year-old reality star - who is the is the daughter of former Chrisley Knows Best stars Todd and Julie Chrisley - has opened up for the first time about having the cosmetic surgical procedure, in which unwanted fat deposits are removed from specific parts of the body. Savannah admitted the surgery made her "want to live healthier". Speaking on her Unlocked podcast alongside her plastic surgeon, Dr. Charlie Galanis, she said: "Speaking from personal experience, when I got my lipo done, I felt like, when you can look in the mirror and see a difference, it made me want to live healthier. "When I saw the results, I was like, oh my gosh. I wanna keep this up," Savannah didn't reveal exactly when she had liposuction, but said it was around Christmas time "a while ago". The star wanted to go under the knife after gaining 40lbs amid her battle with endometriosis, a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. She said: "I was going through all kinds of s*** with my endometriosis. "I had taken this medication and I gained 40lbs in like three months. It was crazy. And I had to do this like campaign shoot and I hated how I looked. "I went to Beverly Hills, mom [Julie Chrisley] went with me, I did the surgery. "And for me, it was just, I felt like s***. I didn't like how I looked." Speaking to Dr. Galanis, who said Savannah was "cursing like a drunken sailor" following her treatment, the star said: "I kept saying you were hot. "My mother was like, 'Savannah, shut up.' "
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Todd and Julie Chrisley 'thrilled' to land major comeback deal after prison so they can 'tell their truth'
Todd and Julie Chrisley took another step forward in their comeback after being released from prison in May. Chrisley Confessions is returning, learned on Tuesday. The hit podcast is hosted by reality television stars Todd and Julie. Relaunching as Chrisley Confessions 2.0 exclusively with PodcastOne and available in video as well as audio, the show 'will deliver the signature candor, humor, and heartfelt moments that made it a top charting and fan favorite podcast,' it said in a press release shared with The original Chrisley Confessions podcast launched in 2018 with Todd and Julie who shot to fame through their popular reality series Chrisley Knows Best. 'They are thrilled to be back on their podcast because they had enjoyed it so much in the past,' a source told 'Now they can tell their truth, their side of the story, and thank fans for all of their unwavering support.' The duo returns to the mic to speak directly to their audience about faith, family, personal growth, and the journey of rebuilding their lives since their headline making Presidential pardon — unfiltered and on their own terms. 'This next chapter is rooted in grace, growth, and truth. Whether you've supported us, criticized us, or simply watched from afar, we're inviting you to listen with an open heart. This is our story, told in our own words. It's honest, unfiltered, and just the beginning,' said Todd Chrisley in a statement to 'We are excited to welcome Todd and Julie back to PodcastOne and support them in sharing their voices once again,' said Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne. 'Chrisley Confessions has always resonated with audiences for its authenticity, vulnerability, and signature Chrisley humor — and we know that listeners and advertisers are anxious for the show relaunch and hearing firsthand from Todd and Julie.' The announcement was made on Tuesday by PodcastOne, a leading publisher and podcast sales network. Episodes of Chrisley Confessions 2.0 will debut July 16, 2025, and will feature guest interviews, listener Q&A segments, and the couple's signature take on life, love, and lessons learned. Daughter Savannah Chrisley said she cried when Donald Trump was elected US President as it gave her hope her parents would be released from prison. Todd and Julie were jailed in 2023 after being found guilty of 12 counts of tax evasion and fraud with Todd, 56, sentenced to 12 years behind bars and Julie, 52, ordered to serve seven. However, in May they were freed after being pardoned by Trump and Savannah, 27, believed a win for Trump was their 'only way out'. Speaking on Fox News Channel's My View with Lara Trump, she said: 'Grayson [Savannah's brother] and I watched the election together, and he got to vote in the election for the first time. And when we were watching it and we saw the president win, we both started sobbing. And he just grabbed me and hugged me because we knew that was our only way out.' Todd spoke about watching the election in prison, saying: 'We were all glued to the television. When they finally announced that he was the winner, everyone there started screaming and yelling because they knew, they felt in their spirit that if President Trump wins this election, there's hope for all of us.' Savannah also revealed the 79-year-old president called her to tell her about his plans for her parents. She said: 'He was like, 'How are you?' I was like, well, in the wise words of you fighting like hell. And I was like, I probably shouldn't have said that to the president, but it is President Trump. A big thing was he asked Alice Johnson, 'Is this a commutation? Or is this a full pardon?' And she said, 'As of now, it's just a commutation.' He goes, 'Nope, Nope. We're going to give them a full pardon. These people get their lives back.' And I was just in such shock.' Julie shared about the moment she found out about her pardon, saying: 'I called Savannah one more time, and she said, 'He did it, he signed it'. 'And I just started busting out crying. And everyone was looking around, and then I just hung up. I was so nervous, I just hung up.'
New York Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Todd Chrisley reveals his ‘sole intent' in prison was to make employees miserable
Todd Chrisley knows best when it comes to the prison system. In May, the reality star, 56, and his wife, Julie Chrisley, 52, were pardoned by President Donald Trump after being convicted of fraud and tax evasion in 2022. Todd and Julie began their prison sentences in 2023 and served a little over two years before gaining their freedom. 9 Todd Chrisley opens up about prison on his daughter's podcast. Savannah Chrisley/Youtube Since their release, the couple has been vocal about their time behind bars, even sitting down with their daughter Savannah Chrisley on her 'Unlocked' podcast on Tuesday. 'I was surrounded by miserable human beings,' Todd reflected about his time at the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida. 'Every day, I got up and it was my sole intent to make their life even more miserable because they were there to make our lives miserable.' 9 Todd Chrisley gets candid on life behind bars. Savannah Chrisley/Youtube Julie agreed with her husband of 29 years, stating that the correctional officers are 'miserable human beings.' As Todd put it, 'They are not your friends. It's us against them.' The 'Chrisley Knows Best' alum went on to describe his mindset behind bars. 9 Todd Chrisley on the 'Unlocked' podcast. Savannah Chrisley/Youtube 'I think for me, I was always free. In my head, I was still free,' he explained. 'I did not take up residence there. I was in prison. Prison was not in me.' Todd made the most out of his time in the facility, sharing with listeners that he 'made great friends.' 'I stayed in faith. I prayed. I read my Bible. I worked out,' the patriarch continued. 'I walked. And I wreaked havoc on anyone who was mistreating somebody else.' 9 Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley. Instagram/@juliechrisley One person in particular was Rick Singer, the mastermind behind the 2019 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal that left more than 50 coaches, parents and associates of Singer's behind bars. The disgraced college admissions coach pleaded guilty in 2019 to racketeering, money laundering, conspiracy to defraud the federal government and obstruction of justice, and is serving out the rest of his 42-month sentence in Pensacola. 'He was talking smack, saying that he didn't wear a wire. He never told on anyone. The Feds set him up and this, that and the other,' Todd detailed. 9 Todd Chrisley speaks during a news conference on Friday, May 30, 2025. AP With his remarks already rubbing the former USA Network star the wrong way, months later, Singer came back and made a comment about Savannah. 'So, I walked up to him and I said, 'I'm going to say this one more time,' Todd noted. 'I'm already in prison. I will rip your head off and s–t your neck if you talk about my child again.' And I meant what I said.' Singer said he wasn't scared of Todd, to which the entrepreneur replied, 'I don't need you to be afraid of me. Just be aware that if my daughter's name comes out of your mouth again, I will rip your head off and s–t down your neck.' 9 Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley. Julie Chrisley /Instagram Although Todd made the most of his days, his reality still hit him hard at times. 'I was angry at God,' he admitted during the ABC News special 'The Chrisleys: Life After Lockup' last week. 'And when I went to bed that night and the lights went out, I cried myself to sleep and I said, 'God, why are you allowing this?'' 'You don't realize the things that you took for granted until you don't have it,' he shared. 'So your freedom, your ability to go to church, your ability to go out to eat, you know, to stay in your bed all day, those things are taken from you, so when you have them back, it's a blessing.' 9 Todd and Savannah Chrisley. Getty Images Julie, meanwhile, spoke out about what she missed the most while serving her sentence. 'My children and my husband, you know, I missed birthdays and holidays and graduations and things that I can never get back.' The duo also reflected on coming home. When it came to Todd's first shower back in Nashville, the media personality joked to host Juju Chang that 'it was almost like your first sexual encounter.' 9 Faye Chrisley, Chase Chrisley, Todd Chrisley, Savannah Chrisley, Chloe Chrisley, Julie Chrisley, Grayson Chrisley, on 'Chrisley Knows Best.' USA Networks/Courtesy Everett Collection As for his first meal, Todd opted for Pizza Hut, while Julie chose the fast-food chain Zaxby's. In 2019, the two were indicted, with federal prosecutors accusing them of submitting fake documents to banks in order to garner more than $30 million in loans. They denied the allegations. Todd was sentenced to 12 years, while Julie received a seven-year sentence. 9 Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley pose together. Instagram/@juliechrisley They had not been allowed to see or talk to one another since reporting for prison in January 2023 until their release in May. Now, Todd and Julie are set to make their reality television comeback, with Savannah, 27, telling reporters outside her father's prison, 'We have a new show coming out on Lifetime, and it will document all of these things.'
