Very Sad News: Todd & Julie Chrisley Reveal Who They’d Date if One of Them D.i.e.d!
In an emotional yet unexpectedly humorous revelation, Chrisley Knows Best stars Todd and Julie Chrisley opened up about a topic that left fans both laughing and tearing up —
who they would date if one of them passed away. Known for their sharp wit, Southern charm, and undeniable chemistry, the couple used their podcast Chrisley Confessions to explore
a question that most married couples never dare to ask aloud. What followed was a heartfelt and entertaining conversation that reminded everyone why the Chrisleys remain one of television’s most beloved families.
The topic surfaced when Todd, 56, decided to test the waters with his wife of nearly three decades. “All of our children have said that if something happens to me, they’d want you with someone else,” Todd told Julie, 52, during their November 12th episode. “But if you were with someone else, they said — that’s not happening.” The couple, who share children Chase, 29, Savannah, 28, Grayson, 19, and 13-year-old granddaughter Khloe, laughed about their kids’ double standards but admitted the question hit deeper than they expected.
Julie, ever the voice of reason in the Chrisley household, found herself reflecting on the emotional and practical sides of such a hypothetical scenario. “I just think there’s a double standard — even with our kids,” she said. “If something happened to you, they’d expect me to stay single forever. But if I died, they’d want you remarried within a year.” Her calm but candid tone revealed the kind of raw honesty that has always grounded the Chrisley family amid their fame and controversies.
Todd, quick with a joke but never shy about showing affection for his wife, teased her lovingly. “You know I’m not the kind of man who can be by myself for long,” he said with a grin. “I’d drive the kids crazy — and they already know it.” Julie smiled knowingly and replied, “Exactly. You’d be too needy. You’re a companion kind of person, Todd. You’d need someone to tell you you’re fabulous every morning.”
The banter was classic Chrisley Knows Best — equal parts comedy and heart. But beneath the laughter, there was a genuine tenderness in their exchange. When asked if she would consider dating again, Julie was surprisingly firm. “In all seriousness, I don’t think I would,” she admitted. “I’m 52 years old. Most men my age aren’t looking for women my age — and I don’t want someone older. I’ve had my great love story already.”
Her honesty was both heartbreaking and deeply relatable. Fans know Julie as the family’s moral compass — the quiet strength beside Todd’s exuberant personality. Hearing her admit that she wouldn’t want to start over resonated with viewers who have watched their love story unfold over decades. “To get tied up with someone else, their kids, grandkids… no thank you,” she said. “I’m good where I am.”
Todd, on the other hand, couldn’t resist adding a bit of humor to lighten the mood. “She’s put me out here saying I’m not allowed to date older women,” he quipped to the camera. “But if you’ve got enough money, I’ll knock the cobwebs off — I’m here for you!” Julie’s expression in that moment — a mix of disbelief and amusement — was pure television gold.
But as their laughter faded, the conversation took a more serious turn. Todd’s voice softened as he said, “Truthfully, I don’t think I’d ever remarry. You’re my person. You’ve seen every side of me — the broken, the bold, and the blessed — and you’ve loved me anyway. That’s not something you replace.”
Julie reached out, touching his hand — a small but powerful gesture that spoke volumes about their 28-year marriage. Despite their ups and downs, including their recent two-year separation due to prison sentences for fraud (which they have always maintained they were wrongly convicted of), the couple’s bond remains unshakable. Earlier this year, they were finally reunited following their release and have been focused on rebuilding their life together.
