Savannah Chrisley Slams Sister Lindsie as a Traitor in Explosive Reality Show Trailer
The Chrisley family drama has reached a boiling point, with Savannah Chrisley publicly denouncing her older sister Lindsie Chrisley as a traitor in the trailer for their upcoming Lifetime reality series, The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, premiering September 1, 2025. The explosive teaser, released on July 31, 2025, highlights deep-seated family tensions, with Savannah accusing Lindsie of betraying their parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, during their high-profile legal battle.
A Family Divided
Savannah, 27, didn’t hold back in the trailer, declaring, “The prosecutors read the letter Lindsie wrote to the FBI. We’re no longer family. Lose our last name.” The letter in question, referenced in court during Todd and Julie’s 2022 fraud trial, allegedly detailed Lindsie’s claims of being “truly afraid” of her father, Todd, citing harassment and blackmail threats. Headlines flashed in the trailer, including one stating, “Lindsie Chrisley told FBI she was ‘truly afraid’ of her father Todd’s violence, harassment, and blackmail after he threatened to leak her sex tape.” These accusations have fueled Savannah’s anger, with her brother Grayson, 19, echoing her sentiments: “We’ve had our own family members betray us.”
The Chrisley family’s fractures stem from Todd and Julie’s 2019 indictment on 12 counts of bank fraud, wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy. Convicted in November 2022, they were sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison, though their sentences were later reduced, and they were pardoned by President Donald Trump in May 2025. The legal ordeal tore the family apart, with Savannah and other siblings blaming Lindsie for cooperating with authorities, a claim Lindsie has denied. Her attorney emphasized that she testified in defense of her parents during the trial, stating, “Lindsie was the only sibling to testify in the defense of her parents.”
Lindsie’s Response and Estrangement
Lindsie, 35, has maintained distance from the family, addressing the feud on her podcast, The Southern Tea. In February 2024, she expressed frustration with Savannah’s public attacks, noting, “My sister has never privately reached out to me to discuss her apparent issues with me and has publicly said several times that we have no relationship at all. It’s nothing.” Lindsie also revealed she was barred from attending Todd and Julie’s appeal hearing in April 2024, a decision Savannah confirmed, stating, “They have the right to say who they want there and who they don’t.”
Despite the accusations, Lindsie has claimed there’s “no hate” toward her family, sharing a cryptic Instagram Story post after her parents’ pardon: “With God all things are possible.” She’s also distanced herself from the Chrisley name, using her boyfriend’s last name in her Instagram bio, though her handle remains @LindsieChrisley. Lindsie has focused on her podcast and raising her son, Jackson, while navigating her estrangement, stating the Chrisley surname has been “problematic” for her professional endeavors.
A House Divided
The trailer also reveals broader family turmoil, with Savannah describing their household as “completely divided” after Todd and Julie’s prison stints. She expressed concern for her brother Chase, 29, saying, “Chase is not Chase. It’s literally a blank shell. He needs help. There’s part of me that’s so afraid he’s going to die.” Nanny Faye, the family matriarch, lamented, “This family’s been torn apart,” gesturing to the emotional distance between them.
Savannah’s public fallout with Lindsie isn’t new. In 2023, she accused Lindsie of not treating their mother, Julie, with respect, claiming, “They didn’t necessarily treat her the same.” Meanwhile, Lindsie has maintained she’s moved on, focusing on her own path and avoiding reality TV. Her attorney refuted Savannah’s claims, asserting, “All of the other information that has been brought out kind of goes to show that she really had nothing to do with the investigation.”
What’s Next?
As The Chrisleys: Back to Reality prepares to air as a two-night event on September 1 and 2, with a finale on September 16, the show promises a raw look at the family’s struggles post-prison. While Todd and Julie adjust to life after their 28-month incarceration, the rift with Lindsie appears irreparable, with Savannah doubling down on her stance: “Just cause you’re my family, if you act a fool, that don’t mean I have to get along with you.”
The Chrisley saga continues to captivate audiences, blending reality TV drama with real-life legal and familial strife. Whether this public airing of grievances will lead to reconciliation or further division remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the Chrisleys’ return to television will be anything but quiet.