Reality television personality Savannah Chrisley has announced a surprising career move, confirming she will step into the co-host's chair on the popular US talk show The View for a full week in February. The decision comes despite the show's panelists having publicly criticised the presidential pardon granted to her parents earlier this year.
A Confrontation in the Making
The 28-year-old star of Chrisley Knows Best revealed her plans on a recent episode of her podcast, Unlocked. She stated she will be co-hosting the show the week of 15 February, describing it as an exciting challenge that will push her outside her comfort zone. This is particularly poignant given the history between her family and the programme.
In May, Savannah's parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were pardoned by then-President Donald Trump after serving prison sentences for tax evasion and bank fraud. The couple had been found guilty in July 2022 of conspiring to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans and evading taxes while flaunting a lavish lifestyle.
Following the pardon, the hosts of The View were vocal in their disapproval, criticising the decision on air and labelling it as dishonest and unethical. Savannah specifically recalled one insinuating comment from the panel, stating, "These are the same women who made a comment to the extent of, 'Wonder what she had to do for those pardons.'"
Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone
Savannah Chrisley was candid about the personal difficulty of facing the very women who "bashed" her family. "I'm totally going outside of my comfort zone by doing The View," she explained on her podcast. "I mean, this is a show that … these personalities have bashed my family, have bashed me."
She framed the opportunity as a chance for growth and dialogue, acknowledging the ideological divide. "I'm going outside my comfort zone by going on a show where there's four or five women who all believe one way - and I believe differently," she said. A devout Christian, she added, "I'm excited for it because I know God's hand is going to be on me throughout that entire experience."
Political Aspirations and Future Plans
This high-profile media appearance follows closely on the heels of Savannah's disclosed political ambitions. While lobbying the White House for her parents' pardon, she was involved in secret discussions about a potential political role. In an interview with People magazine in August, she confirmed she had met with White House officials about potentially taking over a House seat in Tennessee to further Trump's MAGA agenda.
However, she decided the timing was not right, feeling she needed to rebuild her own life first. "I feel like you can implement just as much change on the outside with a very large platform and voice than you can on the inside," she mused, leaving the door open for a future in politics. She has already supported Trump publicly, including campaigning for him in the 2024 race and speaking at the National Republican Convention.
Looking ahead, the Nashville-based realtor speculated about other opportunities, noting that Senator Marsha Blackburn may run for governor of Tennessee. "So, who knows what happens to that Senate seat?" she said, concluding, "Everything happens for a reason."
