Redeem now - Todd Chrisley has addressed claims that he had an affair with his former business associate.
- Mark Braddock testified in court that the two had an "intimate" relationship in the early 2000s.
- Chrisley denied the rumors and called them "insulting" on a new episode of "Chrisley Confessions."
Todd Chrisley has denied allegations that he had an extramarital affair with his former business associate, Mark Braddock.
The "Chrisley Knows Best" star is due to report to prison in a matter of weeks to begin his 12-year sentence after being found guilty of fraud convictions, but he is seemingly clearing the air while he can.
On the latest episode of his podcast, "Chrisley Confessions," Todd addressed Braddock's claims during Todd's trial in May 2022 that the pair had intimate relations in the early 2000s.
The episode, in which the embattled reality TV star discussed a number of scandals surrounding the family, saw him discuss the rumors with his son Chase Chrisley, instead of his usual cohost, wife Julie Chrisley.
"What 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," the 53-year-old reality star said of his former business partner.
Todd said that while the "gay rumor" has never "bothered" him, he took offense at the idea that he would be with someone who looks like a "toad."
"I mean, someone that looks like a thumb," he continued, taking aim at Braddock's appearance. "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 drive you crazy. I get that," Todd joked to his 26-year-old son. "There have been many who have been dicknotized by your daddy."
Todd went on to say that Braddock's story changed multiple times since he made his initial allegations last year, and continued to deny the claims, saying that it was simply "wishful thinking" on Braddock's part.
Todd said that "the one thing that is the most insulting" was that Braddock claimed "it was just something he wanted to try.'"
"I ain't that small spoon at Baskin-Robbins. I'm the whole scoop. You don't get to just sample here," Todd said, laughing.
The reality TV star added that would be less embarrassed if someone like George Clooney or Brad Pitt had made the allegation instead of Braddock.
Braddock, who turned the husband-and-wife duo into the FBI, told an Atlanta jury in May 2022 that he and Chrisley had an "intimate" relationship for about a year in the early 2000s.
Braddock said he helped the Chrisleys falsify documents in order to obtain bank loans and told prosecutors that he became involved in the fraudulent schemes due to the nature of his relationship with the real estate tycoon.
"We had a personal relationship of an intimate nature," Braddock said. "I would do whatever he needed to get done."
Braddock and Chrisley's personal relationship lasted for about a year, and they went on to have a business relationship and "brotherhood," until they fell out in 2012, Braddock testified.
The extramarital affair, and romantic feelings for Chrisley that lasted long after it ended, were behind Braddock's willingness to commit fraud, he added.
When an anonymous person threatened to expose their relationship, he claims that together he and Chrisley paid a blackmailer $38,000 in cash.
The Chrisleys were found guilty of defrauding banks out of more than $30 million by providing fake financial statements, which made it look like they were wealthier than they were.
Todd, who prosecutors called the "mastermind" of the couple's years-long tax and bank fraud scheme, will carry out his 12-year sentence at Federal Prison Camp Pensacola.
Julie, who prosecutors believed played a lesser role in the crimes, was sentenced to seven years, and will serve her time at Federal Correctional Institution Marianna.
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