Savannah Chrisley to Guest-Host 'The View' Despite Past Criticism of Her Family

The reality star warns Whoopi Goldberg and co-hosts that she hasn't forgotten their 'public bashing' of her family.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley will be a guest host on ABC's 'The View' starting February 16, despite recalling past public criticism of her family by the show's panelists. Chrisley's parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were convicted of bank and tax fraud in 2022 but were later pardoned by President Trump in 2025, a decision that was harshly criticized by several 'View' hosts. Savannah has issued a warning to Whoopi Goldberg and the other co-hosts, saying she hasn't forgotten 'the public bashing' of her family.

Why it matters

Savannah Chrisley's upcoming appearance on 'The View' has sparked mixed reactions from fans, with some supporting her courage and others criticizing both her and the show for the decision. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and divisions around high-profile cases of pardons and criminal convictions, especially when involving public figures.

The details

Savannah Chrisley will be a guest host on 'The View' for a week starting February 16. In a social media post, she said she believes in 'sitting at tables with people who disagree' and that she stands on 'faith, family, and freedom.' However, Chrisley also warned that she has 'not forgotten the public bashing of my family by some of these same voices' on the show. Her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were convicted of bank and tax fraud in 2022 but were later pardoned by President Trump in 2025, a decision that was criticized by several 'View' co-hosts like Joy Behar and Ana Navarro.

  • Savannah Chrisley will be a guest host on 'The View' starting February 16, 2026.
  • Todd and Julie Chrisley were convicted of bank and tax fraud in 2022.
  • President Trump issued the Chrisleys a full pardon in May 2025.

The players

Savannah Chrisley

A reality TV star who will be a guest host on 'The View' starting February 16.

Todd and Julie Chrisley

Savannah's parents, who were convicted of bank and tax fraud in 2022 but were later pardoned by President Trump in 2025.

Whoopi Goldberg

The co-host of 'The View' whom Savannah Chrisley has warned about past criticism of her family.

Joy Behar

A co-host of 'The View' who criticized the Chrisleys' pardon.

Ana Navarro

A co-host of 'The View' who also criticized the Chrisleys' pardon.

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What they’re saying

“According to this administration, 'If you are a reality star with a lot of money, and a tax cheat, and you commit fraud, then that's good. We're going to give you a pardon.'”

— Joy Behar, Co-host, The View (The View)

“I think one of the things Americans have to do is not normalize this and not get accustomed to this and not allow this to continue to happen because this is not normal. This is not honest. This is not ethical. Basically, there's a huge 'For Sale' sign on the lawn of the White House.”

— Ana Navarro, Co-host, The View (The View)

What’s next

Savannah Chrisley's appearance on 'The View' the week of February 16 will be closely watched to see if she addresses the past criticism of her family and how the co-hosts interact with her.

The takeaway

Savannah Chrisley's upcoming guest hosting stint on 'The View' highlights the ongoing tensions and divisions around high-profile cases of pardons and criminal convictions, especially when involving public figures. Her warning to the co-hosts suggests a potentially contentious appearance, raising questions about whether the show can move past past criticisms and find common ground.