You could say that Savannah Chrisley knows best about Todd and Julie Chrisley's situation in prison.
After all, the Growing Up Chrisley star is somewhat serving as a de facto go-between for her parents, who she said have not spoken to each other since reporting to separate federal prisons in January 2023 to serve out sentences in their tax fraud case.
Though Todd, 54, and Julie, 51, do have access to email, Savannah exclusively told E! News' Francesca Amiker that they haven't been able to have "steady communication" after Todd spoke out from behind bars.
"The last time they spoke was the morning they went into federal prison," the 26-year-old shared, alleging that there's "a lot of retaliation going on against my father for how outspoken we've been about conditions" within prison walls. As a result, Savannah alleged, prison officials have been "blocking a lot of his emails correspondence to my mom."
She added of her parents' situation, "It just makes it really difficult."
A rep for the Federal Bureau of Prisons told E! News in a March 14 statement that they "do not comment on the conditions of confinement for any individual in our custody, nor do we comment on anecdotical allegations." However, the spokesperson noted that the department "take seriously our duty to protect the individuals entrusted in our custody, as well as maintaining the safety of our employees and the community. Humane treatment of the men and women in our custody is a top priority."
Todd is due to be released in October 2032, according to prison records reviewed by E! News, while Julie is slated to serve time until July 2028.
Still, their incarceration was one of the driving factors behind Savannah's decision to compete on The Masked Singer. Since Savannah has what she called "zero musical abilities," she knew that her parents would have a hoot seeing her sing on a national stage.
"'You do not even know what a note is,'" she recalled Todd telling her, while Savannah said Julie was "dying laughing" when she was unmasked as the Afghan Hound during the March 13 episode. "If I can bring them a little bit of light and laughter in such a difficult time, then it makes it all worth it."
Savannah noted that her singing stint was also a joyful reprieve for her 17-year-old brother Grayson and 11-year-old niece Chloe, who she's been caring for amid her parents' prison sentences.
"The kids thought it was the funniest thing ever," she shared, adding that they described her performance as "cringey."
The Masked Singer airs every Wednesday with all-new theme nights on FOX.
For more family moments from the Chrisleys, keep reading.
Chrisley Knows Best stars Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley smiled for a professional photo together in 2016.
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.
The spouses attended the 2014 Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. in 2014.
The pair hit the red carpet for the 2017 Academy Of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
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.
Savannah and Chase snapped a pic together in 2019 for E! News' Daily Pop.
The couple appeared with granddaughter Chloe, who they adopted, on the "Build A Baby" episode in 2020.
Todd and Julie appeared with their daughter Savannah on Hollywood Game Night in 2018 for the "Chrisley's Believe It Or Not" episode.
The real estate mogul and his daughter were among the stars at the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Todd and Julie kept their kids Savannah and Chase close at the 2015 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront in New York City.
Todd and Julie were spotted at the 2019 grand opening of E3 Chophouse Nashville in Nashville, Tenn.