Todd Chrisley on 28-month jail stay: 'They called me Teflon Todd'

Former reality star Todd Chrisley recently opened up on what was going through his mind during his 28-month jail stay.

Speaking on his daughter Savannah Chrisley's "Unlocked" podcast, Chrisley admitted he wasn't himself at all.

“I feel like I did a podcast for 28 months with all the people that were around me,” he said. “They called me 'Teflon Todd.'"

Todd and wife Julie Chrisley, who was alongside him for the interview, were both pardoned by President Trump back in May after being convicted on federal charges of tax evasion, bank and wire fraud, and conspiracy in June 2022.

Savannah Chrisley had advocated for her parents' release while also publicly supporting Trump. In a press conference, she blamed the judge — who was appointed by former President Obama — for allowing what she called “illegal” evidence.

“In my head, I was still free,” Chrisley acknowledged. “I did not take up residence there. I was in prison; prison was not in me.”

He added that during his time behind bars he prayed and read his Bible most of the time. In addition, Chrisley admitted he made friendships during his time to help him get through.

The reality star was also in the same prison as Rick Singer, the mastermind behind the 2019 college admissions scandal.

The Chrisleys were among a flurry of pardons issued by Trump. Both had been rejected by the typical lengthy pardon process that includes review from the Justice Department.

Chrisley maintains that the trial and conviction were unfair and that he and his wife should never have been convicted.

The Chrisleys are set to return to television on Lifetime soon, with the new program revolving around the family’s challenge of carrying on their name and legacy on their own.