Few reality TV families have lived so publicly at the intersection of fame, fortune, and fallout quite like the Chrisleys. For years, Todd and Julie Chrisley showcased

a glossy, high-end lifestyle on Chrisley Knows Best. Then came the legal reckoning—fraud convictions, prison sentences, and a dramatic fall from grace that played out just as loudly as their rise.

That chapter, however, took an unexpected turn when President Donald Trump issued pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley after they had spent roughly two years incarcerated.

Their release marked a major victory not only for the couple, but for their daughter Savannah Chrisley, who never stopped insisting on their innocence and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to push for clemency.

Now, Savannah is taking on a new and far more public challenge—one that places her directly in the line of fire.

From Family Advocate to Daytime Television Lightning Rod

The Chrisleys’ legal troubles date back to 2019, when Georgia officials accused Todd and Julie of falsifying documents and securing fraudulent loans to support their lavish lifestyle.

A jury ultimately sided with prosecutors, but the family maintained their innocence throughout the ordeal.

Savannah, in particular, emerged as her parents’ most vocal defender. Her efforts paid off in early 2025 when the presidential pardon was granted, a moment later chronicled in Lifetime’s docuseries The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, which followed the family as they adjusted to life after prison.

Yet Savannah isn’t stepping away from the public eye. Instead, she’s leaning into controversy.

In December, she revealed on her podcast that she would be joining The View—a show that had openly criticized President Trump’s decision to pardon her parents—as a guest co-host in early 2026.

The move surprised many, especially given the panel’s past commentary surrounding the Chrisley case.

Savannah is set to guest-host the New York City–based talk show for a full week, beginning Monday, February 16.

A Show Known for Its Politics—and Its Pushback

The View has long been criticized by conservative commentators for its perceived ideological imbalance.

In July, Fox News pointed to a study claiming the ABC daytime show had featured hundreds of liberal guests while excluding conservative voices altogether.

Co-host Joy Behar pushed back against that narrative, placing the blame elsewhere.

“I think that we should have more Republicans on the show, but they don’t wanna come on. They’re scared of us,” she said ahead of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s appearance in November.

Savannah Chrisley, however, isn’t backing down from the prospect of sitting at that table—despite knowing exactly how her family has been discussed there.

Savannah Knows What She’s Walking Into

Savannah has been candid about the emotional weight of her decision. Speaking openly on her podcast, she acknowledged the tension head-on.

“I’m totally going outside of my comfort zone by doing The View. I mean, this is a show that has bashed — these anchors or personalities — have bashed my family, have bashed me,” she said.

Her upcoming appearance has already ignited debate online, particularly among longtime viewers of the show. Some are eager to see how the dynamic plays out.

“She is going to get dragged by Ana and Sunny,” one Reddit user predicted. Another viewer speculated, “Whoopi is going to make her cry and I can’t wait ! The internet is about to drag her TRUST ME.”

Whether Savannah Chrisley finds redemption, confrontation, or something in between, one thing is certain: her week on The View will not go unnoticed.