Savannah Chrisley opened up about her final moments with her parents, Todd and Julie, before going to prison after being convicted of participating in a $30 million tax fraud scheme.
The reality star, 26, spoke with Juju Chang on Good Morning America and discussed how her family is dealing with the change, as her parents appeal their sentences in a federal appeals court.
Savannah recalled what it was like to say goodbye to Todd, 54, and Julie, 51, when they went to jail.
“Just seeing them standing in their room, hugging and kissing and not knowing it,” shared Savannah, who recently appeared on Masked Singer.
Savannah Chrisley spoke about her final moments with her parents, Todd and Julie, before they were taken to prison.
Savannah took on responsibility for her younger brother, Grayson, 17, and niece Chloe, 11, who was adopted by Todd and Julie in 2016.
“You only hear 12 years, seven years: that’s a long time to be away from someone,” the podcaster noted.
Savannah took on responsibility for her younger brother, Grayson, 17, and her niece Chloe, 11, who was adopted by Todd and Julie in 2016.
“It was unspoken,” he said. “We just knew.”
The Chrisley Knows Best star said her family had been adjusting to their new normal by attending therapy..
“Both children are in therapy every week,” he explained. “Unfortunately, they have to grow much faster.”
“I would rather help teach them what’s happening the right way than have the world step in and maybe teach them something that’s not real,” he added.
The Chrisleys are appealing aspects of their convictions and sentences in a federal appeals court at a hearing Friday, which their attorney Alex says is a small victory.
‘It means the judge is taking this seriously. “They are investigating the file,” he said.
Meanwhile, Savannah says she gets motivated “reproducing the image of my parents return home.
The Chrisleys are appealing aspects of their convictions and sentences in a federal appeals court (pictured, Julie Chrisley)
His lawyer, Alex, said Friday morning’s hearing meant the judge was taking it seriously. “They are investigating the file,” he said. (Pictured is Todd Chisley)
Savannah has been caring for the younger members of her family since the reality stars were found guilty in July 2022 of participating in a $30 million tax fraud scheme.
In addition to Savannah, the disgraced duo are also parents to Lindsie, 34; Persecution, 27; Grayson, 17 years old; and their estranged son Kyle, 32
Savannah has been caring for the younger members of her family since the reality stars were found guilty in July 2022 of participating in a $30 million tax fraud scheme.
Todd was sentenced to 12 years and his wife Julie received seven years behind bars and will enter prison in January 2023.
The stars rose to fame thanks to their American reality show Chrisley Knows Best, which premiered in 2014 and documented their daily lives with their children.
It lasted nine seasons before being recently canceled amid scandal.
In addition to Savannah, the disgraced duo are also parents to Lindsie, 34; Persecution, 27; Grayson, 17 years old; and their estranged son, Kyle, 32.
In the series, Todd and Julie worked hard to portray the image of devoted parents and devout Christians.
But they saw their perfect screen images shattered when it came to light that they had defrauded the bank by submitting false documents when applying for loans.
Additionally, Todd’s former business partner Mark Braddock shocked the world when he claimed he had a gay love affair with the father of five during the trial, further trashing the reality star’s long-cultivated reputation.
Todd and Julie are serving their sentences in two separate facilities.
Todd is currently incarcerated in Pensacola, Florida.
Meanwhile, Julie is left beaten up in Lexington, Kentucky.
Savannah has become an advocate for better prison conditions after her father recently spoke out about the horrific conditions in his Florida prison.