Savannah Chrisley has revealed her plans to take custody of her brother Grayson and niece Chloe after her parents, Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley, are sentenced to prison.

On Monday (November 21), 53-year-old Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 16 months probation, while 49-year-old Julie was sentenced to seven years in prison, plus 16 months probation, per WSB-TV Atlanta.

The Chrisley Knows Best stars were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud back in June and were handed down their sentences after prosecutors alleged that they used false documents to get $30 million in bank loans, as well as failing to pay back more than $20 million in debt.

And on Tuesday (November 22), the couple's 25-year-old daughter Savannah shared the latest episode of her podcast, Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley, which was recorded prior to the couple's fateful court verdict.

Savannah, who is best known for starring in Growing Up Chrisley from 2014 to 2021, was emotional during her podcast episode, as she thought about her parents' future. She explained that she has "never been away from" her family over the holidays.

"I know that the short term is going to be really difficult and I may come home without both of my parents. That's what the chances are, that's the likelihood and that's my new normal," she said.

The Sassy cosmetics creator also said that the "hardest part" of her mother and father’s legal battle is taking over custody of Grayson, 16, and Chloe, 10.

She was tearful as she envisioned the possibility of raising her sibling and niece, saying: "I come home Tuesday, and I have custody of a 16-year-old and a 10-year-old, and we spend our first Thanksgiving, not as a family."

Savannah then spoke of feeling guilty that the little ones will have "to worry about where" their parents are, explaining: "I think that's the hardest part, is me trying to navigate how to teach two children who aren't fully developed yet, that."

"And how to navigate the circumstances. That's a really difficult thing," she said, adding, "I have to be a positive role model for Chloe and Grayson."

"No matter how hard it gets, I have to show up," the former reality star said, vowing to give her loved ones "love and hugs," which they "need more than anything right now."

While Grayson is yet to react to the sentencing via social media, after Monday's court hearing, Savannah took to Instagram to defend her parents by sharing a quote from pastor Kimberly Jones, a.k.a. Real Talk Kim.

"Noah didn't stop building the ark to explain himself to everyone who doubted and hated on him," the post by Jones reads. "Keep building your ark. The rain will do the talking."

Last month, Savannah opened up about her parents' legal woes on an episode of her Unlocked podcast when her mother was a guest. She revealed that Julie was "handling it way better than I am," however, her mom disagreed.

She also shared her feelings ahead of her parents' sentencing, saying at the time: "That's where I'm at, being so angry because my whole life could change."

"And I don't mean money. But the two people that I've always had there for me and that's been my support system and who I've leaned on," she explained. "It makes me so angry to see two people who are constantly stepping up for people and then, it's like, 'When are people gonna step up for them?'"

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Savannah Chrisley has revealed that she is struggling to adjust to her new life after her parents were sent to federal prison.

The 25-year-old reality TV star's parents, Todd and Julie Chriley, reported to their prison locations on January 17 after being convicted of federal tax fraud, a representative confirmed to E! News.

The publication noted that the 53-year-old was sent to Federal Correctional Institution (FPI) Pensacola in Florida for 12 years while his 50-year-old wife was sent to Federal Medical Center Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky for seven years.

Now, their daughter has opened up on her Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley podcast about how she is dealing with her "life falling apart" following her parents' conviction for multiple charges, including bank fraud and tax evasion.

In the latest episode - which was uploaded on Tuesday (January 24) - Savannah said: "Last week was an extremely difficult week for my family as a whole and for each of us individually.

"We kind of had to say goodbye to my parents for somewhat, you know, for a little bit of time, for the foreseeable future, and that was really, really, really tough," she added.

However, in the introduction - which was recorded after the interview - the Sassy by Savannah founder disclosed that she had not "filmed a podcast" since her most recent interview on January 12, which was her mother's 50th birthday.

"The podcast that is going to be airing today that you're watching was filmed prior to my life falling apart, so it may seem happy-go-lucky," she continued. "I think it's because there was a lot of hope that was had and I wasn't faced with the reality of the situation."

"So I just kind of wanted to throw this in there to address that because I know a lot of people are gonna be like, 'Whoa, what is this?' And this was kind of pre-life falling apart," she explained. "And now podcasts that I do going forward will be post. So I hope that kind of helps you understand things."

Savannah said that the future episodes would reflect her new normal after the Chrisley Knows Best stars are behind bars as well as speaking to the "kiddos" - referring to 16-year-old brother Grayson and 10-year-old niece Chloe.

She also added that she will give an update on her parents in the next episode of her podcast because she's "seen God work in the craziest of circumstances".

Savannah has stuck by her parents - who are also sentenced to 16 months probation - as they continue to maintain their innocence and plan to appeal their sentences, as stated by Today.

Just last week, she took to her Instagram Stories to announce that she promises to "forever fight" for her mother under a photo of her smiling, per Page Six.

She has also revealed that she will now be taking custody of her teenage brother and her niece - the daughter of Kylie Chrisley and Angela Johnson - due to her parents' prolonged terms.

According to TMZ, Johnson said that she has yet to file any official paperwork but has been speaking with attorneys about getting her daughter back.

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Savannah Chrisley has shared that her younger brother is finding it difficult to adjust after their parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were sent to federal prison.

On January 17, the Chrisley Knows Best stars reported to their individual prison locations for their federal tax fraud case convictions which included wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Todd, 53, is sentenced to 12 years and has reported to Federal Correctional Institution Pensacola in Florida while Julie, 50, is serving seven years and was sent to Federal Medical Center Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky.

On the latest episode of her Unlocked podcast, their 25-year-old daughter opened up about her "toughest week" and how 16-year-old brother Grayson and her 10-year-old niece are finding the situation.

In the episode - which was recorded on January 24 - Savannah said: "It's been hard. It's been hard to understand, process, and also help two kids process what's going on in our life."

The reality TV star said that she is in a "unique situation" trying to support the children and added: "I'm helping to guide Chloe and Grayson through this process.

"And I'm having to guide them through this process as I'm trying to guide myself through this process which is very, very difficult," she continued. "I'm trying to stand strong and not break and be strong for them. So they feel comfortable enough to break down, and it's tough."

The Sassy by Savannah founder emotionally spoke about how her teenage sibling is doing amid her parents' legal troubles and said: "Grayson is 16 years old, [and] there's so much growth going on with him right now. And it breaks my heart to know that my parents are missing out on that.

"Last night, Gray had a breakdown," she revealed, "and he's trying to process my parents and the situation that they're in and how that's not the image that he wants to have of them."

Savannah also admitted that Chloe - who is the daughter of Kyle Chrisley and Angela Victoria Johnson - is struggling to adapt to her new normal.

The podcaster said she is "trying to process them being gone and missing her mom," and recalled a recent incident when she was driving with her niece and faced questions about why her parents had been taken away from her.

"She looked at me with tears just rolling down her face and said, 'Guess what? I pray all the time. I pray for mom and dad to get home, I pray all day and guess what Sassy? Nothing happens - it doesn't work.' And when a 10-year-old says that to you, how do you respond?", she said.

Savannah has previously opened up about her own struggles with her parents' ordeal and said her life was "falling apart" but she has continued to stick by them as they maintain their innocence and plan to appeal their sentences, per Today.

Due to their prolonged terms, the TV personality disclosed that she will now be taking custody of her teenage brother and her niece - who was also adopted by Todd and Julie.

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Todd and Julie Chrisley have started their respective prison sentences after the couple's bank fraud and tax evasion convictions.

On January 17, the Chrisley Knows Best stars reported to their individual prison locations for their federal tax fraud case convictions, a representative confirmed to E! News.

The outlet shared that the 53-year-old husband - who was sentenced to 12 years in prison - has reported to Federal Correctional Institution (FPI) Pensacola in Florida, a minimum security facility.

Meanwhile, his 50-year-old wife - who was sentenced to seven years in prison - was originally set to report to FCI Marianna in Jackson County, Florida, but instead was sent to Federal Medical Center Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky.

In August 2019, the couple pleaded not guilty to 12 counts, including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. However, in June last year, they were found guilty by an Atlanta federal jury on all counts.

Five months later, in November, the real estate mogul was officially sentenced to 12 years behind bars, with his partner sentenced to serve seven.

According to the Insider, the prosecutors discovered that the pair used loans to live a lifestyle they couldn't afford by purchasing expensive cars, houses, and taking luxurious trips, while also concealing money from the IRS to evade paying taxes.

"The Chrisleys have built an empire based on the lie that their wealth came from dedication and hard work," the prosecutors said in a sentencing memo in November, per the publication.

"The jury's unanimous verdict sets the record straight: Todd and Julie Chrisley are career swindlers who have made a living by jumping from one fraud scheme to another, lying to banks, stiffing vendors, and evading taxes at every corner," they added.

U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan also told E! News at the time that the Chrisley couple's sentencing should "serve as a warning to others tempted to exploit our nation's community banking system for unlawful personal gain".

The reality TV stars - who were also each sentenced to 16 months probation - will now go to jail exactly one week after their motion for bail pending their appeal was rejected. They had asked to extend their surrender date by 21 days, per ET Online.

Earlier this month on the Chrisley Confessions podcast, Julie opened up about what life will be like when she and her husband are separated in prison while discussing Emmy Medders' mother's care for her father during his ALS diagnosis.

"There is that possibility of my husband and I being separated, but there’s a difference between my husband and I being separated for a period of time and having to say goodbye forever," Julie emotionally said.

"So, it almost makes me feel ashamed that I’m worried. She’s going to have to say goodbye to her husband and she won’t see him again on this side of heaven. So, I think it puts things into perspective. I know it puts things into perspective for me. We all think our hard is the hardest thing," she added.

Also, following their sentencing, the couple's oldest daughter Savannah said she that had taken custody of their teenage son, Grayson, 16, and adopted daughter, Chloe, 10.

Furthermore, the Chrisleys' show - which followed the day-to-day lives of their large family - was initially renewed for a 10th season, however, the series and its spinoff show - Growing Up Chrisley - have now been canceled, according to Deadline.

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Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of USA Network's hit reality series Chrisley Knows Best, have been sentenced to a combined total of 19 years in prison for tax evasion.

On Monday (November 21), 53-year-old Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 16 months probation, while 49-year-old Julie was sentenced to seven years in prison, plus 16 months probation, per WSB-TV Atlanta.

The husband and wife were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud back in June, and were handed down their sentences after prosecutors alleged that they used false documents to get $30 million in bank loans, as well as failing to pay back more than $20 million in debt.

Along with the fraudulent loans, the federal jury also discovered that the reality stars concealed millions of dollars from the IRS that they had earned from the show, per Variety.

The outlet revealed that prosecutors wrote in their sentencing note that the couple showed off their assets on their reality show while allegedly refusing to pay their service workers and a contractor who did some work in their house.

"Todd and Julie Chrisley are career swindlers who have made a living by jumping from one fraud scheme to another, lying to banks, stiffing vendors, and evading taxes at every corner," the prosecutors wrote.

"Their 'empire' was built upon the backs of defrauded community banks that collapsed while Todd Chrisley used the stolen money to fly to Los Angeles for bi-weekly haircuts," they added.

Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, was also sentenced on Monday to three years in prison after being found guilty of filing two false corporate tax returns on behalf of the couple's company.

The real estate tycoon's defense lawyer, Bruce Morris, has contended that the unsettled taxes have since been paid and that many people that work behind the scenes at Chrisley Knows Best and its spinoff shows rely on the Chrisleys for their income.

"The scores of people who are employed in the production and filming of the Chrisley television shows will be harmed when he is incarcerated," Morris wrote, per Variety.

Despite their sentencing, the couple has been getting support from friends, including Lee White, their agent at WME in Nashville, who wrote a letter stating that the Chrisleys helped his wife get cancer treatment.

"Simply put, the world is a better place because of the selflessness and love that they show to anyone that comes into their lives. This is the Todd and Julie Chrisley that I know. We need more role models in our communities like this, not less," White wrote.

While there’s no official word from NBCUniversal, Deadline has announced that Chrisley Knows Best has been canceled after running for nine seasons - despite being renewed for a tenth season a month before the convictions.

In addition to this, the spin-off show, Growing Up Chrisley - which followed the couple's children Chase and Savannah as they adopt adulthood away from their parents - has also been canceled.

E! had also ordered a dating show Love Limo - that was set to be hosted by Todd Chrisley - but that has also been scrapped following the verdict ruling.

Maybe the Chrisleys don't know best after all.

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