Savannah Chrisley Stands by Fiance Jason Amid Backlash
WHO:
NY Post - Jason Galanis’s brother warned that Savannah Chrisley was “in for a rocky ride” with him and called the pregnancy “his biggest con yet.”
NY Post - Savannah Chrisley, a “Chrisley Knows Best” alum, is engaged to Jason Galanis, whom the article describes as a convicted fraudster 27 years older than her.
Us Magazine - Savannah Chrisley is 29 and identified her fiancé as Jason Galanis; she had referred to him as “J” or “Jason.”
TMZ - Savannah Chrisley said she would not apologize for celebrating her pregnancy with her fiancé, Jason Galanis, whom TMZ describes as a convicted fraudster.
Us Magazine - Chrisley discussed keeping some details about her fiancé private.
WHAT:
TMZ - Records obtained by TMZ say Jason Galanis was praised in federal prison for his work ethic, teaching skills, and willingness to help fellow inmates.
NY Post - Galanis’s brother said Chrisley was “in for a rocky ride” with him.
NY Post - Beverly Hills jewelry business Six Swords LLC accused Jason Galanis and his then-wife of failing to make the final two payments on a diamond bracelet.
NY Post - Chrisley appeared to respond to backlash about her engagement by defending her unborn child, saying, “You are not a controversy.”
TMZ - Chrisley shared an ultrasound image on her Instagram Stories and said her unborn child was “not defined by anyone’s past.”
Us Magazine - Us Magazine exclusively identified Jason Galanis as the man Chrisley described as “J” or “Jason.”
Us Magazine - Chrisley said of her fiancé, “We do everything together.”
Us Magazine - Chrisley said, “You know I share just about everything with you guys,” but added that she had learned to keep some details about her fiancé private.
WHERE:
TMZ - Galanis served time in federal prison.
TMZ - Chrisley posted the ultrasound image on Instagram Stories.
WHEN:
Us Magazine - Chrisley discussed her fiancé on the October 27, 2026, episode of her “Unlocked” podcast.
WHY:
NY Post - Galanis’s brother characterized the pregnancy as “his biggest con yet.”
NY Post - Six Swords LLC’s lawsuit concerned an unpaid bill for a $120,000 diamond bracelet.
NY Post - The backlash concerned Chrisley’s engagement to Galanis, described as a convicted fraudster 27 years older than her.
TMZ - Chrisley’s defense centered on the view that her unborn child should not be defined by Galanis’s past.
HOW:
NY Post - Chrisley addressed the backlash with a statement defending her unborn child.
TMZ - Chrisley shared an ultrasound image and statements on Instagram Stories to celebrate her pregnancy.
Us Magazine - Chrisley discussed her fiancé on her “Unlocked” podcast.
(UPDATED October 29, 2026 02:00 UTC)
Savannah Chrisley defended her unborn child amid backlash over her engagement to Jason Galanis, saying the baby should not be defined by anyone’s past and sharing an ultrasound image on Instagram Stories. Galanis’s brother warned Chrisley she was “in for a rocky ride” and called the pregnancy “his biggest con yet”; Galanis has served time in federal prison, where records say he was praised for helping other inmates. A Beverly Hills jewelry business has also accused Galanis and his then-wife of failing to pay the final installments on a $120,000 diamond bracelet.
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(UPDATED October 28, 2026 23:01 UTC)
Savannah Chrisley defended her unborn child amid backlash over her engagement to Jason Galanis, saying the baby should not be defined by anyone’s past and sharing an ultrasound image on Instagram Stories. Chrisley, 29, has identified Galanis as her fiancé and said she keeps some details about their relationship private; Galanis is described as a convicted fraudster and 27 years older than her. Galanis’s brother warned Chrisley she was “in for a rocky ride” and called the pregnancy “his biggest con yet,” while a Beverly Hills jewelry business has accused Galanis and his then-wife of missing the final two payments on a $120,000 bracelet.
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(UPDATED October 28, 2026 18:00 UTC)
Savannah Chrisley defended her unborn child amid backlash over her engagement to Jason Galanis, saying the baby should not be defined by anyone’s past. The “Chrisley Knows Best” alum shared an ultrasound on Instagram Stories and said she would not apologize for celebrating her pregnancy. Chrisley identified Galanis as her fiancé on her “Unlocked” podcast and said she keeps some details about their relationship private; he has been described as a convicted fraudster, and a Beverly Hills jewelry business has accused him and his then-wife of failing to pay the final two installments on a $120,000 bracelet.
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(UPDATED October 28, 2026 15:02 UTC)
Savannah Chrisley, the 29-year-old “Chrisley Knows Best” alum, is engaged to Jason Galanis, who is 27 years older and has been convicted of fraud. Amid backlash over the engagement, Chrisley shared an ultrasound on Instagram Stories and said her unborn child “is not defined by anyone’s past,” adding, “You are not a controversy.” On her “Unlocked” podcast, she said she shares nearly everything with her followers but has learned to keep some details about her fiancé private.