When The Masked Singer fans finally learned that Todd and Julie Chrisley were hiding beneath the Croissants costumes, the reveal felt playful, surprising—and intentionally self-aware.
But behind the flaky, over-the-top disguises was a deeply personal reason the couple decided to take part in the show.
In an exit interview with Parade, the Chrisley Knows Best stars shared that The Croissants weren’t just a joke or a visual gag—they were a tribute tied closely to their family.
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When asked if the costume choice was inspired by the Chrisley family’s long-running joke about how you "gotta risk it for the biscuit,” Todd laughed and said no, though that was a clever idea on Parade's part. But it was much more serious than that.
The real meaning, Todd explained, came when the show revealed what the costumes would be.
“That was such a nod and a wink to Savannah’s late fiancé, Nic Kerdiles, who had passed in a motorcycle accident. He was French,” Todd said. “And so, and he always was—he’s always—every morning was like, ‘Would you like a croissant? Would you like a croissant?'”
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When the couple realized the connection, the decision became clear.
“And so, when they presented us with that—what the costume would be—was the decision,” Todd continued. “That was the thing that cemented it for me, that we’re going to be the Croissants.”
Kerdiles, who was previously engaged to Savannah Chrisley, died in 2023 at age 29. Todd said the tribute felt meaningful not just to him and Julie, but to their entire family.
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Inspired by Savannah’s Time on the Show
The Chrisleys also revealed that Savannah’s own appearance on The Masked Singer helped nudge them toward saying yes.
“She didn’t actually know that we were doing [The Masked Singer],” Julie said. “But of course, we talked about [her time on the show] because I was able to watch her when she was on the show. And it was amazing.”
Julie acknowledged that singing isn’t Savannah’s comfort zone, which made watching her embrace the experience even more powerful.
“Because I know that she does not sing. It was completely out of her comfort zone to do it. And she just embraced it,” Julie said. “And I could tell she had so much fun out there doing it. So yes, it was like, OK, if she can do this, I can do it.”
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During their time as The Croissants, the show didn’t shy away from cheeky references or jail-themed humor—something Todd said he fully embraced.
“It wasn’t where Julie wanted to go,” Todd admitted. “But I was like, I don’t give a s--t what people say. When have I ever worried about that?”
He recalled hearing the song choice of Elvis Presley's hit "Jailhouse Rock" and immediately knowing it was the right call.
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“They sent over the music, and [Julie] was cooking and I was at the kitchen counter, and I said, ‘Oh, my God. This is so good. We’re doing this one!'” he said. “She goes, ‘We’re not doing that one,’ And I said, ‘We are so doing this.’”
For Todd, the decision was about ownership and authenticity.
“Listen, at the end of the day, you didn’t suffer my pain. I did,” he said. “And so I’m going to be who I am. I’m going to do what I believe is right for me and for my family. And if that offends you, then that’s really not my issue.”
A Joyful Experience From Start to Finish
Despite the jokes and spectacle, both Todd and Julie emphasized how positive their experience on The Masked Singer truly was.
“It was a lot of fun,” Julie said.
Todd echoed that sentiment, praising everyone involved in the production.
“We were surrounded by such wonderful people there,” he said. “The people that got us back and forth, or that dealt with getting us to our trailer, or the costume designers, or the showrunners. Everyone was so, so lovely.”
For the Chrisleys, The Masked Singer wasn’t just a TV appearance—it was a moment of joy, connection, and remembrance wrapped inside two oversized pastry costumes.
The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Episodes are available to stream the next day on Hulu.
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