In a stunning and emotionally raw interview, Chrisley Knows Best star Savannah Chrisley has peeled back the curtain on a painful chapter of her family life—her decision

to completely cut off her older siblings, Kyle and Lindsie Chrisley. The 26-year-old reality TV star didn’t hold back as she laid bare the family tensions, past betrayals,

and emotional fallout that led to her estrangement from her half-siblings.

Speaking on the Old-ish podcast hosted by Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green, Savannah opened up about the long-simmering tensions that have plagued her relationship with Kyle and Lindsie, Todd Chrisley’s children from his first marriage to Teresa Terry. With raw vulnerability, Savannah revealed that the cracks in their bond had formed long before the family’s recent legal turmoil.

Family Ties Torn Apart

“My two oldest siblings are from my dad’s first marriage,” Savannah explained. “Over the years, I feel like there’s been a lot of anger and resentment just over the fact that my parents were together [and] theirs weren’t.” That resentment, she believes, only deepened when the Chrisleys found fame through their reality show Chrisley Knows Best. “Then when the show came about, I feel like there was jealousy … there was a whole bunch of things that were involved.”

The Chrisley clan, once presented as a picture-perfect Southern family, has experienced its fair share of fractures. Todd Chrisley, now 54, shares Lindsie, 34, and Kyle, 32, with ex-wife Teresa Terry. After marrying Julie Chrisley in 1996, Todd went on to raise Savannah and her siblings Chase (27), Grayson (17), and Kyle’s daughter, 10-year-old Chloe. But after Todd and Julie were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion and sentenced to federal prison in November 2022, deep rifts in the family erupted into open conflict.

Betrayal Amid Crisis

In the wake of the sentencing, Savannah assumed the immense responsibility of raising her younger brother Grayson and her niece Chloe. However, the family was rocked even further by what Savannah claims was the ultimate betrayal—her older siblings allegedly turning against their own family.

“The oldest two were also involved in my parents’ criminal case … they worked with the government. There is a lot of proof to show that,” Savannah said gravely. “And so at that point, I’m done. My loyalty is to my parents and to the people who have always been there for me and loved me and showed up for me. They’re not in the picture at all.”

It was a line in the sand moment for Savannah—one she says was necessary not just for her own emotional well-being, but also for the young children now in her care. “Just because you’re family doesn’t mean I have to be the punching bag or I have to take unhealthy behavior just because we’re blood-related,” she declared with resolve.

Emotional Fallout and Moving Forward

Savannah’s voice was steady but firm as she described the heartbreaking realization that family ties don’t guarantee loyalty. “I’m a firm believer that I have friends who have been better family to me than some of my own family members. At the end of the day, the hurt didn’t start with me, but it can stop with me.”

Her words paint the picture of a woman forced to grow up fast in the face of public scandal and private heartbreak. With her parents behind bars, Savannah has taken on more than just guardianship—she’s become the emotional anchor of the family. Her decision to cut out toxic dynamics wasn’t just for her own sanity, but to provide stability and protection for Grayson and Chloe.

A Call for Peace—or Damage Control?

In a twist that adds even more complexity to the fractured family dynamic, Lindsie Chrisley recently addressed the feud from her own perspective. Speaking on her Southern Tea podcast, Lindsie claimed she was open to resolving things—under one condition.

“I wanted to handle this situation privately or would be willing to handle the situation privately if she wanted to handle it privately,” she said. “I would be in agreement to do that because I never spoke first.” Lindsie also confessed to taking public blame for incidents she says weren’t her fault, all in the name of family peace. “I kind of took the blame for certain things that I shouldn’t have taken the blame for publicly… just for it to go away and for there to be peace.”

But for Savannah, it appears that door has already closed. Her comments suggest a firm and final break from Kyle and Lindsie—a decision made not out of anger, but necessity. For her, the protection of her family’s younger generation now comes first, and she is unwilling to allow anyone who could cause harm back into their lives.

A Family Divided

The Chrisley family saga has captivated fans for years, but this latest revelation underscores the darker reality behind the glitz of reality TV. The smiles, one-liners, and Southern charm that made Chrisley Knows Best a household name now mask a much deeper pain. With Todd and Julie incarcerated and their children left to pick up the pieces, the bonds that once tied the family together seem irrevocably severed.

Savannah’s revelations shed light not just on the painful decisions she’s had to make, but also on the strength she’s had to find within herself. “It’s my responsibility to have healthy relationships and cut out unhealthy ones,” she told PEOPLE in a recent interview. “And especially now with the two kids, it’s my job to protect them emotionally, physically, psychologically—and I just don’t have room for people that don’t want to show up and show up in a healthy manner.”

The Future of the Chrisley Name

As the dust settles, the future remains uncertain for the Chrisley family. Will time and healing eventually bring reconciliation, or are the wounds too deep? For now, Savannah remains focused on her role as a guardian and protector, a position she never expected but has embraced with unwavering commitment.

The drama continues to unfold, not on the set of a reality show, but in the real lives of the people fans have come to know. And if Savannah Chrisley’s story proves anything, it’s that loyalty, strength, and self-preservation are sometimes the only tools we have when the cameras stop rolling.