Savannah Chrisley Addresses Rumor Mom Julie Plans to Divorce Todd From Prison

Savannah Chrisley a slammed tabloid report claiming her mom Julie Chrisley is "hiring counsel" to divorce dad Todd Chrisley as they each serve out their years-long prison sentences for tax fraud.

By Brett Malec Sep 19, 2023 6:14 PMTags
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Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley are committed to their marriage, even while spending years apart behind bars.

Savannah Chrisley recently shot down a report claiming her parents are headed for divorce while serving their respective prison sentences for tax fraud.

"I was notified that the National Enquirer was going to be running a story on or about Julie Chrisley hiring counsel to file for divorce," the Chrisley Knows Best alum shared with fans Sept. 18 on her Instagram Stories. "That is a lie and the only reason I'm speaking about the National Enquirer is because, frankly, you should be held accountable for all of your lies. The fact that you are going out here trying to wreak havoc on people's lives with a lie is absolutely insane."

The 26-year-old reiterated, "No, my mother has not hired counsel," noting that, "If she did, it would have gone through me. So, that whole story is a lie."

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In fact, Savannah insists the reality stars' bond remains as strong as ever amid their legal troubles.

"I just sat with my mother in visitation this weekend and she cried about how much she missed my father," the Unlocked podcast host continued. "So, for the people giving these outlets false stories, karma's a bitch and it's going to come and bite you. Because I will find out who gave this info to the National Enquirer because it's a lie and it's just unfortunate that we live in a world that wants to tear families apart and wants to spew hate and lies and it's absolutely insane."

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Todd and Julie each reported to their respective prisons in January after they were sentenced to 12 and seven years, respectively, in their tax fraud case.

However, in September, Todd—who is incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Pensacola, Florida—had his prison had his sentence shortened by two years. Similarly, Julie is now scheduled to be released from FMC Lexington in Kentucky a year and three months earlier than her initial release date.

Earlier this this month, Savannah called the reductions "great and we're so thankful for that," but added there's "still so much" headway to be made.

"We have our appeal filed," she exclusively told E! News, "which we're waiting on final answers from that. But it's a waiting game and you keep fighting."

Keep scrolling to see the Chrisleys' happier times together as a family.

Couple Portrait

Chrisley Knows Best stars Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley smiled for a professional photo together in 2016.

Cast Photo

Todd and Julie were pictured along with Faye Chrisley, Chase Chrisley, Savannah Chrisley, Chloe Chrisley and Grayson Chrisley ahead of season eight of their reality show.

Beverly Hills Outing

The spouses attended the 2014 Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. in 2014. 

Academy of Country Music Awards

The pair hit the red carpet for the 2017 Academy Of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.

The Concert For Love And Acceptance

Lindsie Chrisley—whose parents are Todd and Teresa Terry—joined her dad, Savannah and Julie at the 2015 Concert For Love And Acceptance at City Winery Nashville.

Sibling Bond

Savannah and Chase snapped a pic together in 2019 for E! News' Daily Pop.

Chrisley Knows Best

The couple appeared with granddaughter Chloe, who they adopted, on the "Build A Baby" episode in 2020.

Hollywood Game Night

Todd and Julie appeared with their daughter Savannah on Hollywood Game Night in 2018 for the "Chrisley's Believe It Or Not" episode.

Father-Daughter Date

The real estate mogul and his daughter were among the stars at the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.

New York Event

Todd and Julie kept their kids Savannah and Chase close at the 2015 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront in New York City.

Nashville Night Out

Todd and Julie were spotted at the 2019 grand opening of E3 Chophouse Nashville in Nashville, Tenn.

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