Todd and Julie Chrisley Reveal Life After Prison and Scandal

For over a decade, Todd and Julie Chrisley lived in the public eye, showcasing their lavish lifestyle, designer homes, and reality TV fame on Chrisley Knows Best. But everything changed when federal indictments rocked their world. Conspiracy to commit bank fraud, tax evasion—suddenly, the cameras turned off, the mansions were just walls, and the glitz of Hollywood faded into cold, hard reality.

In a daytime exclusive, Tamron Hall brings the Chrisleys back to the spotlight, giving audiences an unfiltered look at what life is really like after scandal, prison, and a presidential pardon.

Todd and Julie sit down to reveal the financial and emotional toll of the past few years. “You had paid, I think, what, around $300,000 in lawyer fees?” Tamron asks. Julie corrects her with a calm but firm tone: “No, we paid about $3 million.” The numbers alone are staggering. It’s the kind of financial pressure that could destroy any family—and yet, here they are, sharing their story.

The couple recounts the moment they first left for federal prison. “It does seem like forever ago, but in certain ways it seems like it was just yesterday,” Julie says, reflecting on the day they had to say goodbye to their kids. Todd adds, “I was thanking God that it was over.”

Behind bars, the Chrisleys faced isolation, uncertainty, and the scrutiny of the world watching from the outside. Julie admits the emotional burden of being the family’s matriarch. “Even when I was in prison, I knew the whole story,” she says. “I know what transpired, and I know my husband did not have a part in it. For that reason, I’m not bitter. I’m not angry.”

But the story isn’t just about the adults. Their son Chase opens up for the first time about the emotional toll of having his parents imprisoned. “I just didn’t know how to really process my emotions and how I was feeling. So, like, I just turned to drinking,” he confesses.

Despite the chaos, the Chrisleys never lost sight of their faith and family unity. “We are a very committed family. We’re loyal to each other, and we have a very tight group,” Todd explains. “We live our life based on what we believe is right—not what the tabloids want us to do.”

When asked about returning to television, the couple admits there was hesitation. “We only did two episodes,” Todd says. “It wasn’t about the money. There needed to be closure to the tail end of this documentary.” Their reality show return wasn’t a cash grab—it was an opportunity to tell their side of the story, to reclaim their narrative, and to reconnect with audiences who have followed their lives for years.

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This exclusive interview isn’t just about scandal—it’s about resilience, faith, and family. It’s about surviving the impossible, confronting the public eye, and reclaiming life on your own terms. And it’s about the lessons learned in the toughest moments, when wealth, fame, and public perception don’t matter.

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Life after scandal may never be the same as it once was, but for the Chri