Chrisleys Perform as Croissants on Masked Singer After Pardon

Todd and Julie Chrisley made their return to reality television on Fox's "The Masked Singer," performing as "The Croissants" in black-and-white striped costumes before an early elimination on the January 14 episode of season 14. The couple, known from USA Network's "Chrisley Knows Best," chose to sing Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock," a nod to their recent history of incarceration for federal fraud convictions, which ended with presidential pardons in May 2025.

The performance drew immediate attention due to the outfits' resemblance to prison uniforms and the song's theme. In interviews following their unmasking, the Chrisleys explained the decision as a deliberate embrace of their past. "It was our story," Julie Chrisley, 52, said. "Everyone has a story and your story doesn't have all good parts." Todd Chrisley, 57, added that selecting the song allowed them to reclaim their narrative. "I'm going to get here before you get here," he said, addressing potential critics. "You're not going to hold me hostage over something that was horrific in our life."

The couple served time after their 2022 convictions on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. Todd received a 12-year sentence and...