Lindsie Chrisley, host of the podcast "Southern Tea," has announced her engagement to David Landsman, marking a significant personal milestone amid ongoing family tensions. The engagement was revealed through social media on Monday, accompanied by an unconventional appeal to her estranged father.
David Landsman shared a photograph of the engagement ring on Instagram, directing a message to Lindsie's father, Todd Chrisley. The post included a formal request for permission to marry his daughter, reviving a traditional custom despite the complicated family dynamics.
The relationship between Lindsie and her father has been strained since November 2022, when Todd Chrisley received a 12-year prison sentence for tax evasion and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. His wife, Julie Chrisley, who serves as Lindsie's stepmother, was sentenced to seven years on related charges. Todd Chrisley reportedly suspected his daughter of cooperating with federal investigators during the prosecution, an allegation Lindsie has consistently denied.
The legal proceedings took an unexpected turn in May 2025 when President Donald Trump issued pardons for both Todd and Julie Chrisley, substantially reducing their time in federal custody. Despite this development, the family rift has persisted, making the public marriage request particularly noteworthy as a potential gesture toward reconciliation.
This engagement announcement follows earlier speculation about the couple's marital status. Lindsie had previously changed her surname on Instagram from Chrisley to Landman, prompting widespread assumptions about a possible marriage. She clarified at the time that the couple had not wed, explaining the name change represented a personal decision to mark a new phase in her life.
The public nature of David Landsman's request to Todd Chrisley raises questions about whether this represents an authentic attempt to mend familial relationships or simply acknowledges traditional customs. The Chrisley family gained national prominence through their reality television program, making their personal conflicts subject to public scrutiny and media attention.
Neither Todd Chrisley nor other family members have publicly responded to the engagement announcement or the marriage permission request. The couple has not disclosed wedding plans or a timeline for their nuptials.