Todd Chrisley is back, not just in real life but on Instagram, too. The former reality TV star broke his social media silence this week with a heartfelt post about his youngest son, Grayson, who recently hit a major college milestone.
After completing his first semester at the University of Alabama, the 19-year-old earned a spot on the deanâs list. Naturally, his proud dad couldnât resist celebrating the achievement with a post that oozed classic Chrisley sentiment.
“God is good all the time, @graysonchrisley,” Todd wrote on June 12. “I love you to the moon and back and we couldnât be more proud. You have shown great character and fortitude and stood with your Lord and Savior amidst the fire and came out the other side never smelling of smoke. You are proof of [Godâs] word.”
And in true Todd fashion, equal parts scripture and Southern flair, the caption continued, “Stand tall, stand true, and stand for your fellow brothers in Christ. I love you, Gray Gray.”
Fans immediately flooded the comment section to welcome Todd back online. Several congratulated the family and praised Grayson’s accomplishments. “Grayson is in college okay now I feel old â¤ï¸ welcome back, Todd we’ve missed you,” one user wrote.
Congratulations Grayson! How remarkable despite all of the circumstances these past few years you were able to navigate with the help of Savanna and end up on the Deans list,” another one said. “Glad your Mom and Dad are home. We love you Todd and your entire family. Looking forward to seeing you and Nanny Fae back together! We missed you all.”
This marked Toddâs first public message on social media since his sentencing for bank fraud and tax evasion.
From Reality TV to Prison and Back Again
For anyone who missed the media whirlwind that was “Chrisley Knows Best,” Todd rose to fame as the sharp-tongued, designer-loving head of the Chrisley family. The reality series documented their extravagant lifestyle, parenting tactics, and, yes, unbeknownst to fans at the time, a financial hiccup.
In 2022, Todd and his wife, Julie Chrisley, were found guilty of conspiring to defraud banks out of more than $36 million through fake loans and falsified documents. Todd was sentenced to 12 years at the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida. Julie, on the other hand, received seven years at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Both began serving their sentences in January 2023.
But in a shocking turn of events, May 2025 brought presidential pardons for the couple. Savannah Chrisley, their daughter, revealed that President Donald Trump personally called her to share the news.
âItâs a terrible situation, it really is,â Trump reportedly told her. âBut itâs also a great thingâbecause your parents are going to be free and cleared. Iâm hoping we can make it happen by tomorrow. Does that sound good? Weâll do our best to get it done by then.â
He added, âGive them my regards and wish them a good life.â
Just days later, on May 30, Todd stood before reporters at a press conference and maintained his innocence.
The couple, who married in 1996, share three children, Chase, Savannah, and Grayson. Todd also has two older children, Lindsie and Kyle, from a previous marriage to Teresa Terry.
A Soft Launch for a Comeback?
Though Toddâs Instagram post read like a touching tribute to his son, several online noted that it also felt like a calculated reentry into the public eye. Savannah had already documented Grayson’s big college move, but Toddâs timing added fuel to the family’s growing post-prison media momentum.
And yes, we do expect thereâs more to come.
Especially after Savannah confirmed that filming is already underway for a brand-new reality series. The show is expected to follow the Chrisleys as they reunite and rebuild their lives after incarceration.
Is a Full Chrisley Comeback in the Works?
One Instagram post doesnât mean Todd is ready to start vlogging or launching a podcast (yet), but itâs clear the wheels are in motion. Fans are already speculating about whatâs next. Could we see another show, a public rebrand, or a deeper dive into faith-based content? Who knows!
For now, Todd appears to be focusing on the three things that have always defined him, which family, faith, and a flair for the spotlight.
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