Julie Chrisley Announces One-Woman Show After Leaving Prison

Life hasn’t snapped back to normal for Todd and Julie Chrisley—and it probably never will. After years tied up in courtrooms and two years spent in separate prisons, the couple is still finding its footing following their release earlier this year.

Both were granted full pardons by President Trump after being convicted of fraud, a move that led to their release in May. Todd served his sentence in Florida, while Julie was held in a minimum-security prison in Lexington, Kentucky.

During that time, they weren’t allowed to speak to one another at all, a forced separation that left a lasting impact not just on their marriage, but on their family as a whole.

Coming home wasn’t easy. The first stretch of life outside prison was documented on Lifetime’s The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, which showed just how difficult it was to reconnect with a family that had continued moving forward without them. Todd and Julie also brought back their Chrisley Confessions podcast, where they’ve been more open about the emotional and practical challenges of starting over after incarceration.

Julie Steps Forward—Solo

A notable shift in the Chrisley dynamic surfaced during the December 17 episode of the podcast. Todd shared news that caught listeners’ attention: Julie is preparing to take on a project of her own.

According to Todd, Julie will begin filming a cooking show in early 2026, with production expected to kick off in February. He even joked that he’d be producing the show himself.

Julie shut that down almost immediately.

“I’ve not heard this and I’ve not agreed to this. This is my baby. It’s not yours,” she said, making it clear this project is hers—and hers alone.

Food Shaped by Experience

Julie’s upcoming show isn’t just about recipes. It’s also shaped by the realities of prison life, where food becomes something far more meaningful. While inmates are served three meals a day, it’s often not enough, and many depend on commissary items or trades with other inmates to get by. In that world, ramen noodles aren’t just cheap meals—they’re currency.

Todd shared that fans have been asking Julie to revisit what she cooked while incarcerated. “I’ve been doing deep dives into comments that people have put on social media, whatever. And so many people want you to do segments of what you cooked while you were at summer camp,” he said, using his usual humor to refer to her time behind bars.

Julie confirmed those experiences will play a role in the show—but on her own terms.

“I will incorporate some of that into it,” she said. Then she explained what really matters to her. “I want it to be things that I actually cook, and I want it to be things that everybody else can cook.”

She also emphasized simplicity and accessibility. “I don’t want it to be crazy ingredients that people have to go out here and search and find. I want the majority of it to be things that if you cook, that you would have in your pantry to cook.”

Returning to Something Familiar

This isn’t new territory for Julie. Before prison, she regularly shared recipes online through her series What’s Cooking with Julie Chrisley. But this next chapter feels different—heavier, more personal, and shaped by everything she’s lived through.

This time, Julie isn’t standing in the background or sharing the spotlight. She’s stepping into it alone, using food as a way to tell her story—where she’s been, what she’s learned, and where she’s going next. And for the first time, it’s entirely on her terms.

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