Reality TV star Todd Chrisley, 53, heads to prison on January 17. He’s using his final days of freedom to again assert his innocence and deny having a gay affair with a former business associate, Mark Braddock, 57.
Todd and his wife Julie Chrisley starred in ten seasons of Chrisley Knows Best. They were found guilty last year of bank fraud and tax evasion.
Federal prosecutors say the couple “swindled” upwards of $30 million from community banks from 2007 to 2012 by inflating their net worth to secure loans. In 2012, Todd filed for bankruptcy, erasing $20 million in loan debt.
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Braddock was the person who first tipped the FBI off after he the Chrisleys fired him in 2012.
During the trial, Braddock, a former business partner of Todd’s, said on the stand that he and Chrisley had a year-long affair dating back to the mid-2000s. He said they even paid off a blackmailer who allegedly was going to publicly out them.
Chrisley’s lawyer countered that Braddock was simply “obsessed” with the reality star.
“A toad”
Todd spoke out against Braddock on the most recent episode of the Chrisley Confessions podcast, alongside his 26-year-old son, Chase Chrisley.
“What’s insulted me the most is that, out of all these 54 years, for me to finally be accused of being with a man, it would be someone who looked like Mark Braddock,” Todd said.
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“A toad. Someone that looks like a thumb. Someone who says he’s only had sex with his wife and me.”
“Let me you tell something. I could understand if you’d have had sex with me, it would [make] you crazy. I get that,” Todd added, before joking with his son, “There have been many who have been d**k-notized by your daddy.”
Todd added he was insulted Braddock said the affair came about because he wanted to try experimenting with a man.
“I ain’t that small spoon at Baskin-Robbins. I’m the whole scoop. You don’t get to just sample here,” Todd laughed.
He added he wouldn’t have been embarrassed if it had been a celebrity like Brad Pitt or George Clooney claiming to have slept with him.
“That is the one thing that is the most insulting. To say that I couldn’t pull something better than that… there’s better to be had by Todd Chrisley than that.”
Braddock has been with his wife, Leslie, since 1987. They remain together. From his social media postings, Braddock now works as a realtor in Florida.
Todd promises one final, tell-all interview
Todd and wife Julie received sentences of 12 and 7 years in jail respectively. They are appealing against their verdicts.
Todd also said he will do one final interview, with son Chase, before going to prison. He said they would take Q&A questions from fans and Chase would put them to his father.
“You are going to be doing this interview with me next week,” he said to Chase. “Nothing is off-limits. It’s a no holds bar interview.”
Chase said there might be some uncomfortable questions, but Todd responded, “It’s not uncomfortable for us because we know the truth.”
He added, “You can ask me anything. I am your daddy.”
Unless their appeal process halts proceedings, Todd is heading to the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida, on January 17. Julie will go to the Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, Florida.
LumpyPillows
So, if they can go to jail for that long for cheating on their taxes, what does this mean for Trump? He really should go to jail too based on what we already know from his taxes and the phony expenses he cooked up.
As far as Todd and his personality disorder, I’m not a fan.
Brian
Many of Trump’s attorneys, accountants, and staff have already gone to prison. Donald Trump gets away with it because he claims he never knew what was happening. And weirdly, it may be that judges see how stupid Trump is, and so they believe him.
LumpyPillows
Trump signed all the returns – being stupid isn’t a real legal defense, but I agree it has probably worked for Mr. Entitled.
BSINPS
Now get TFG for doing basically the same thing.
Fname Optional Lname
So embarrassing for this country that people like them are in the public spotlight. I guess the appeal must be that gay people can suppress their nature and live a hetero life. The far right must love this family. They see him as proof that gay people can suppress their instincts and live a “Christian” life. Todd Christie is a success story in their eyes.
How nice that they get to spend time with their family before doing time.. Wonder how many poor people who are found guilty of non-violent crimes in this country are given that opportunity.
radiooutmike
I can’t deny that Crisley doesn’t not seem like he is light in the loafers, but always we have his conjecture and accusations.
I bet he would seem more at home with right-wing Republicans because of his Christian-faith fetish and cheating banks out of money.
Donston
The dude is very likely queer as hell. But it’s still not appropriate to assume his sexual dimensions, his preferences, where he is in the gender, sexual, affection, romantic, emotion, commitment spectrum. What is clear that the dude is a through and through narcissist. He thinks too highly of himself, is obsessed with money and fame, is obsessed with creating image and narrative, and is willing to exploit others and do criminal shit to get what he wants.
bachy
Good to see that there are federal prosecutors who know a “swindler” when they see one. Here’s hoping the same federal prosecutors are available to the DOJ when Trump (finally?) comes under scrutiny.
missvamp
exactly. the doj needs to hire whomever prosecuted these fake ass losers. i can’t stand these fakes! ugh- so glad they are going to jail!
Cam
The best way to prove you aren’t gay probably isn’t to say “I wouldn’t sleep with him, he’s not cute enough”.
mildredspierce
I suspect he has more fillers in his face than Cher and Madonna combined.
mildredspierce
His face always seems to have a hardon.
Man About Town
Gotta love the ice cream metaphor!
Jack
Everyone knows Todd Chrisley has slept with men (including his wife). If insulting this guy makes him feel better, that’s fine. “Thumb” will be out in 2026. Todd will be out in 2035. What’s going to look like a thumb is Todd’s face in six months when his Botox wears off.
LumpyPillows
He doesn’t sleep with them. Sexes them and then sends them home – no sleeping.
Jeremiah
Poor baby just couldn’t help sucking his thumb
Cozmo2
From the first episode I know he had sugar in his tank. throughout the years he has shown his true colors and it’s a rainbow. Clearly Julie is him hag. Where was his christianity and the praying and all the Bible reading when he was committing fraud.
cuteguy
Does this fairy own a mirror? Grandiosity and lack of empathy are the two biggest traits of a toxic narcissist. This fairy thinks he’s better looking than he actually is. And to bring up Brad Pitt and George Clooney (both who have seen better days but still are way better looking than this queen).
AllahsHappyHalal PorkEmporium
Putrid people, spawn of Satan, fecalphiliacs!