Savannah Chrisley Faces Tension on “The View”
Savannah Chrisley, a conservative guest host on “The View,” shared on the “Behind the Table” podcast that she had a clash with co-host Sunny Hostin concerning her parents. Chrisley is filling in this week while Alyssa Farrar Griffin is on maternity leave.
“The first day was a bit rocky,” Chrisley noted. “Sunny and I, we didn’t even talk much, but during a break, she brought up my parents with, ‘Didn’t the jury convict them?’ I replied, ‘Well, did you know the prosecutor mishandled evidence, and there was a Fourth Amendment issue?’ So, yeah, it felt somewhat tense.”
Show executive producer Brian Teta suggested it might not be animosity, explaining Hostin’s background as a former federal prosecutor might have influenced her approach.
Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced previously to 12 and seven years in prison, respectively, for bank and tax fraud. However, their sentences were later commuted, and they received clemency from President Trump in 2025.
Initially, Chrisley wasn’t fond of Hostin due to their earlier exchange, but they had a productive conversation the next day. “I told her I was sorry if I seemed defensive. It’s my family; I’ll always protect them,” Chrisley explained. She expressed pride that women with differing views could engage in honest dialogue.
“There’s no ego involved when you’re actually trying to grow,” she added.
Chrisley emphasized the importance of seeing beyond political affiliations. “People care about more than just politics. We all have one vote. So why let that divide us? You can be firm in your beliefs and still respect each other,” she said.
Chrisley also mentioned having a significant off-camera discussion with co-host Joy Behar, who asked about her parents’ charges. “I reminded her, Joy, you guys labeled them tax fraudsters,” Chrisley replied.
Prior to her guest hosting, Chrisley made it clear on social media that she was aware of the criticism directed at her family. She expressed hope that her time on the show could foster dialogue, stating, “But let me be clear: I have not forgotten the public bashing of my family by some of those same voices.”
