Savannah Chrisley Grilled on 'The View' Over Reality TV Authenticity

The 'Chrisley Knows Best' star discussed the behind-the-scenes realities of appearing on unscripted television shows.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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During a guest-hosting stint on 'The View', reality TV personality Savannah Chrisley was grilled by the show's hosts about the authenticity of what viewers see on reality television programs. Chrisley, who has starred on the long-running series 'Chrisley Knows Best', acknowledged that reality shows are highly produced, with producers often telling participants 'what to say' and 'what to do'.

Why it matters

Chrisley's comments shed light on the staged and manipulated nature of reality TV, challenging the perception that these shows provide unfiltered glimpses into people's lives. This discussion comes as a new Netflix docuseries, 'Reality Check: America's Next Top Model', has exposed the behind-the-scenes drama and controversies surrounding that particular reality franchise.

The details

During the 'Hot Topic' segment, 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin admitted that she had always believed what she saw on reality TV was genuine, prompting Chrisley to provide more insight. Chrisley explained that while participants sign consent forms to appear on these shows, that does not mean they are consenting to be 'harmed' by the production process. She also addressed the contradictory statements made by some reality stars, who claim they had no involvement in the editing process but also tout themselves as 'master editors'.

  • Savannah Chrisley appeared as a guest host on 'The View' on June 6, 2023.

The players

Savannah Chrisley

A reality TV personality who has starred on the long-running series 'Chrisley Knows Best'.

Whoopi Goldberg

A co-host of 'The View'.

Sara Haines

A co-host of 'The View'.

Joy Behar

A co-host of 'The View'.

Sunny Hostin

A co-host of 'The View'.

Alyssa Farah Griffin

A co-host of 'The View'.

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What they’re saying

“No, no. Signing a consent to be on a show is not signing a consent to be harmed.”

— Savannah Chrisley, Reality TV Star (The View)

“When it comes to production, I wasn't involved. But other times, she loves to call herself 'a master editor, and I ran it, I produced it.' And you don't get to claim in one breath, 'Oh, that's on production,' then another, 'I was the master of it all.'”

— Savannah Chrisley, Reality TV Star (The View)

“During interviews, they would ask you a question and then say, 'Hey, so this is going to be your answer.'”

— Savannah Chrisley, Reality TV Star (The View)

The takeaway

Savannah Chrisley's comments on 'The View' highlight the highly produced and manipulated nature of reality television, challenging the perception that these shows provide unfiltered glimpses into people's lives. This discussion comes as the industry faces increased scrutiny over the treatment of participants and the authenticity of what viewers see on screen.