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'Chrisley Knows Best' family announces new reality TV show amid Todd and Julie's prison sentences
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Date:2025-04-15 02:29:34
The "Chrisley Knows Best" family is planning a reality TV comeback, according to reports.
Todd and Julie Chrisley's children — Chase, Savannah and Grayson, as well as granddaughter Chloe and Todd's mother, Faye Chrisley — are returning to television with a new unscripted docuseries, according to a Monday press release obtained by Variety and Deadline.
The show, produced by Scout Productions, is reportedly not yet attached to a broadcaster or streaming service. It will follow the family as they adjust to life with their parents behind bars.
"The time was right to share our story and we couldn't have found better partners in Scout Productions," Savannah Chrisley, Todd and Julie's oldest daughter, said in a statement, according to Variety. "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."
USA TODAY has reached out to Scout Productions and a rep for Savannah Chrisley for more information.
New reality TV show comes amid Todd and Julie Chrisley's prison sentence
Todd and Julie Chrisley, who portrayed themselves as real estate tycoons in the South on their USA Network shows, were sentenced to 12 and seven years in prison, respectively, after being found guilty on federal charges in June 2022.
The two are currently seven months into their sentence. Both reported to their respective prisons in January.
Todd and Julie were charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud. Julie was also charged with wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
In addition to their prison sentences, Todd and Julie each received an order of 16 months probation from U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross in Atlanta.
More:Todd Chrisley sentenced to 12 years in prison, wife Julie gets 7 for bank fraud, tax evasion
Federal prosecutors said at the time of their sentencing that the couple was driven by greed as they engaged in an extensive bank fraud scheme and then hid their wealth from tax authorities while flaunting their lavish lifestyle.
"The Chrisleys have built an empire based on the lie that their wealth came from dedication and hard work," prosecutors wrote at the time. "The jury’s unanimous verdict sets the record straight: Todd and Julie Chrisley are career swindlers who have made a living by jumping from one fraud scheme to another, lying to banks, stiffing vendors, and evading taxes at every corner."
"Chrisley Knows Best" aired for 10 seasons, with its most recent episode being broadcast in March of this year. The spinoff, "Growing Up Chrisley," which centered on Savannah and Chase Chrisley, aired for four seasons between 2019 and 2022.
Contributing: Kate Brumback, Associated Press
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