Todd Chrisley is officially a free man—and the emotional moment he reunited with his daughter Savannah Chrisley outside prison was captured on video, exclusively obtained by TMZ.
After more than three years behind bars, the reality TV patriarch shared a tearful, heartfelt embrace with Savannah, marking the beginning of what he says is his fight to clear his name once and for all.
“Daddy’s Home!” — Emotional Hug Melts Fans’ Hearts
The footage, taken outside FPC Pensacola in Florida, shows a visibly emotional Savannah running full speed toward her father. Dressed in a pink sweater and a bold red “Make America Great Again” hat, she wraps her arms around Todd in a powerful moment that spoke volumes without a single word.
“It was the sweetest moment I’ve had in years,” said one source close to the family.
“You could feel the relief and love pour out of both of them.”
The two hold each other tightly for several seconds, slowly walking together toward a waiting vehicle, ready to leave prison behind.
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Savannah Fought Hard to Get Him Out
But getting Todd out of FPC Pensacola wasn’t as easy as just showing up.
According to additional footage, Savannah was seen making frantic phone calls from just outside the facility, expressing confusion over mixed information regarding her father’s release time.
“I don’t know why the portal says something different,” she says in the clip.
“They told me he was coming out earlier. What’s going on?”
Her frustration was palpable, but her persistence paid off. Hours later, Todd walked through the gates—and straight into her arms.
From Prison to Target: Life After Lock-Up
Following the reunion, the father-daughter duo hit the ground running—literally. They were spotted by paparazzi shopping at Target for everyday essentials, blending back into the real world after years of absence.
Fans couldn’t help but notice the smile on Todd’s face, a dramatic contrast to the man who was once confined behind bars for fraud and tax evasion.
“Freedom looks good on him,” one Instagram user wrote under a fan-posted video.
Todd Speaks Out: “I Shouldn’t Have Been in There”
Not long after regaining his freedom, Todd Chrisley wasted no time speaking publicly about his experience. In a press conference covered by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, Todd passionately declared his innocence, vowing to fight back against the justice system that he believes failed him.
“I shouldn’t have been in there,” Todd told reporters.
“My wife and I were wrongfully convicted. But this isn’t the end. This is just the beginning of our fight for truth and justice.”
Presidential Pardon: Trump Steps In
Todd also used the opportunity to thank former President Donald Trump, who granted him and wife Julie Chrisley full pardons—a move that surprised critics and thrilled fans.
“We owe everything to President Trump,” Todd said.
“He saw the injustice and stepped in when no one else would.”
Julie, who had been serving a seven-year sentence, was also released following the pardon. The couple had originally been sentenced to 12 and 7 years respectively for bank fraud and tax evasion charges that shook the reality TV world in 2022.
Savannah Claps Back at Haters After Kimmel Jab
While the Chrisley family is celebrating Todd’s return, not everyone is clapping along.
Jimmy Kimmel took a swipe at Savannah during a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, joking that her looks may have helped convince President Trump to issue the pardon.
The comment sparked outrage among Chrisley supporters—and Savannah’s camp wasn’t having it.
“Her appearance has nothing to do with justice,” a rep said.
“She’s a daughter who loves her parents and fought to bring them home.”
Regardless of the noise, the 26-year-old reality star couldn’t hide her joy seeing her dad again—and fans rallied around her.
What Fans Are Saying
Chrisley Nation came out in full force after seeing the emotional reunion clip, with hashtags like #ChrisleyStrong, #JusticeForTodd, and #SavannahDidThat trending on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after TMZ published the footage.
Here are just a few of the top reactions:
@MomOfThreeTX: “That hug had me in tears. Welcome home, Todd!”
@RealityTeaQueen: “Say what you want, but Savannah never gave up on her dad.”
@FreedomFan47: “POTUS Trump did what needed to be done. The Chrisleys are BACK.”
A New Chapter Ahead
Though Todd and Julie’s legal battles may not be completely over, their release marks a turning point for the Chrisley family.
Savannah, who took custody of her younger siblings during her parents’ incarceration, has been the face of the fight for their freedom—and now, she’s gearing up for a new era.
Sources say the family is already in talks for a new reality series that will chronicle their return to normal life, their legal redemption, and their next chapter.
“We’re not going into hiding,” Savannah said in a recent podcast episode.
“We’ve always shared our lives—and we’re going to keep doing that.”
Final Word: “Love Always Wins”
Despite the prison years, the legal chaos, the press scrutiny, and the haters—love won in the end.
The video of Todd and Savannah’s reunion is already racking up millions of views, with fans worldwide calling it one of the most emotional celebrity moments of the year.
And as the Chrisleys try to rebuild their lives outside prison walls, one thing is clear: they’re doing it together.
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