NASHVILLE, TN — Reality television star and entrepreneur Savannah Chrisley is making headlines today, February 17, 2026, as she officially steps into the guest-hosting chair on ABC’s The View. Her appearance comes at a pivotal moment for the Chrisley family, following the recent release of her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, from federal prison.
Breaking: Savannah Chrisley Takes on ‘The View’ Amid Family Tensions
Savannah Chrisley is serving as a guest co-host this week, filling in while regular panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin is on maternity leave. The 28-year-old Chrisley Knows Best alum issued a stern warning to her fellow panelists via social media prior to her appearance, stating, “Grace does not require amnesia.” Chrisley noted that she has not forgotten the “public bashing” her family received from the show’s hosts during her parents’ legal battles.
Despite the tension, Chrisley expressed a desire to represent her family’s side of the story. Fans have shown mixed reactions to her casting, with some praising her resilience and others bracing for potential on-air confrontations with the show’s permanent hosts.
Todd and Julie Chrisley Address Divorce Rumors After Prison Release
In a major update for the family, Todd and Julie Chrisley have officially “set the record straight” regarding their marriage. Following their pardon and subsequent release from federal prison, rumors circulated that the couple was headed for a split. However, in the latest episode of their new series, The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, the couple confirmed they are staying together and working to rebuild their lives in Nashville.
Savannah, who became the primary guardian of her younger brother Grayson and niece Chloe during her parents’ incarceration, has been vocal about the emotional toll the legal battle took. On her Unlocked podcast, she admitted she had grown “accustomed to expecting the worst” but remains hopeful for the family’s future.
Personal Life: Fertility Journeys and New Relationships
Beyond the courtroom and talk show sets, Savannah has been open about her personal life. She recently revealed that she and her ex-boyfriend, Robert Shiver, had visited fertility clinics with plans to grow a family before their eventual breakup. While she is currently happy with her new partner, she shared the bittersweet reality that her father, Todd, has yet to meet her new boyfriend due to the timing of his transition back to civilian life.
Essential Facts About Savannah Chrisley
- Business Ventures: An accomplished entrepreneur and member of the Greater Nashville Realtors.
- Pageant History: Former Miss Tennessee Teen USA (2015).
- Television Career: Rose to fame on USA Network’s Chrisley Knows Best (2014–2023) and its spinoff Growing Up Chrisley.
- Advocacy: Has become a prominent voice for prison reform following her parents’ experiences in the justice system.
As Savannah Chrisley continues her stint on The View through the week of February 16, viewers are keeping a close eye on whether she will address the ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie), a story that has gripped the national media landscape over the past six days.