• Chase Chrisley Breaks Silence and reveals how Todd and Julie Chrisley communicated during prison using delayed emails since phone calls were not allowed.
• Todd and Julie received a surprise full pardon from Donald Trump after serving over a year in separate prisons.
• A new Lifetime docuseries follows the Chrisley family’s emotional journey and ongoing adjustments after the parents’ release.

Chase Chrisley recently talked about what life was like for his parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, while they were in prison. He explained how hard it was for them to stay in touch with each other. Since the prison system didn’t allow them to speak on the phone, they had to use email. But even that wasn’t easy. Chase said the Federal Bureau of Prisons often delayed those emails for weeks. His dad would write something, and his mom might not see it for two or three weeks. They had no way to have a real-time conversation. Chase said this caused a lot of frustration and made the experience even harder for both of them. Through it all, Chase Chrisley Breaks Silence on the struggles his family faced.

Todd and Julie Chrisley walk free after full pardon by Trump

On May 28, Todd and Julie walked out of prison after getting a full pardon from former President Donald Trump. The pardon came just one day earlier and surprised many people. The couple had been in prison since January 2023. They were serving time at separate facilities. The legal trouble began in 2019 when they were indicted on multiple counts, including tax evasion, conspiracy, and bank and wire fraud. In June 2022, a court found them guilty. By November that year, a judge sentenced them to a total of 19 years behind bars. In September 2023, their sentences were reduced. But they didn’t stop fighting. They kept appealing the case until the pardon arrived.

Lifetime starts filming Chrisley family reality show before release

Even before the pardon, Lifetime had already begun filming a new docuseries about the Chrisley family. On May 21, PEOPLE reported that cameras were following Chase, Savannah, Grayson, Chloe, and Nanny Faye Chrisley. The show focuses on how the family handled life with their parents locked up. Chase said that even though cameras couldn’t go inside the prisons, the crew recorded their phone calls with Todd and Julie. Those emotional moments will be part of the show. He said viewers will see the truth. The series shows the family’s struggles and how they managed to stay together during the hardest time of their lives.

Chase describes the pain and relief after parents come home

Chase opened up about how tough the last year was. He said having both parents in prison felt like carrying a 1,000-pound weight on his shoulders. The separation took a toll on the entire family. But now that Todd and Julie are finally home, he feels a huge sense of relief. Things are still not back to normal, but their return brought peace. Chase said the whole experience taught him about strength, patience, and staying united. It reminded him how important family is, even when life gets difficult. He’s thankful to have his parents back and wants to move forward with a fresh start.

Future of the show remains uncertain for Todd and Julie

Right now, Todd and Julie are not part of the docuseries. Chase said there’s no deal in place to bring them into the show. He doesn’t know yet if his parents will return to reality TV. He said they need to have a family talk before making any big decisions. Things are still fresh, and no one expected the sudden release. The family needs time to figure out what comes next. Chase hinted that anything is possible, but nothing is confirmed. For now, the focus is on healing and staying close as a family.

Production team reacts to unexpected pardon and shifting plans

A source close to the production said that the filming will continue. However, the team has to adjust the story in real time. The pardon changed everything. No one on the team saw it coming. Now, they’re trying to follow the family’s journey as it unfolds. The goal is to tell the full, honest story. Producers want to capture how the family moves forward after this major life event. Everyone involved is working together to keep things real and respectful. The show aims to give fans an inside look at how the Chrisleys are rebuilding their lives after prison.