Todd Chrisley's Granddaughter Turns 10: After He Got Custody Instead of Son He's Raising the Girl

• The Chrisley family celebrates Chloe's birthday!

• Todd and Julie Chrisley have custody of Chloe Chrisley - they protect their granddaughter instead of her father, their son.

On November 10, 2022, Chloe Chrisley turned ten and was celebrated by her family. Her uncle, Chase Chrisley, took to Instagram to share five images of the young girl throughout the years, including one where he kissed her on the cheek and one video.

Chase wished the little girl a happy birthday and said he and the rest of the family thanked God daily for her. The reality television star shared how he loved his niece to the moon and back.

Chase concluded by noting how the day was Chloe's day, just like every other day. One fan also wished the little girl a happy birthday and shared how hard it was to believe that she was already ten and wished her a "beautiful day."

Another person urged Chloe to make sure Chase spoiled her on that day, while someone else encouraged her to enjoy it. A Chase fan shared crying eye emoticons and called the birthday girl "our lil' TV cousin" before noting how she'd grown up.

The fan begged time to slow down before acknowledging how "beautiful" the little girl had gotten. According to reports, fans knew that the birthday girl was the "beating heart" of the Chrisley family.

She was the youngest person in the Southern clan and was known for giving her grandfather, Todd Chrisley, a hard time and her adorableness on the show "Chrisley Knows Best." The cute girl was doted on by the other family members, but mainly her grandfather.

However, a core memory that fans might have was the moment Chloe ran into her grandmother, Julie Chrisley's arms at her preschool graduation quite heartwarming. It was obvious that the rest of the Chrisleys genuinely loved Chloe.

Her father, Todd's oldest son, has had some serious life problems that made him lose custody of Chloe. The little girl's grandparents gladly took her in when her parents failed to maintain her.

Why Isn't Kyle Chrisley with His Daughter?

One thing that made Chloe stand out from the rest of the family was that she was half Black and half White, unlike the rest of the Chrisleys, who were all Caucasian. The biracial girl's parents are Kyle Chrisley and Amber Johnson.

Fans learned about the little girl from her appearances on "Chrisley Knows Best." Kyle used to feature on his family's reality television show but stopped after the first season.

Reports said he struggled with bipolar disorder, and sometimes he allegedly refused to take the medication he needed to be well. Todd's son also battled illegal substance abuse issues, which made it difficult for him to be a present father.

On the other hand, Johnson had some run-ins with the law and was reportedly arrested and charged with Medicaid fraud. All the aforementioned issues were what led Chloe's parents to take on the parenting role for her.

Todd Chrisley Is Raising His Granddaughter Instead of Her Parents

Kyle spent years having no relationship with his family and once accused Todd of using his daughter to get ratings for their reality show. However, by 2022, things had changed, with Kyle having reunited with his father.

He even thanked Todd via Instagram for having stuck by his side throughout the years. Rebuilding his relationship with his famous father allowed Kyle to start getting close to his daughter again.

In 2020, he began posting photos of Chloe; in 2021, he even wished her a happy birthday when she turned nine. Todd's son noted how time was flying but that he enjoyed watching his daughter grow into a "little lady."

Kyle revealed that Chloe was funny and made him laugh whenever she spoke. He also shared how beautiful she was and said he was grateful for every minute he spent with her before declaring his love.

According to reports, Todd's granddaughter also remained close to her mother, who stayed away from the spotlight and wasn't active on social media. In older posts, Johnson was seen posing and enjoying her time with her daughter.

Reports revealed that by 2021, all previous charges against Johnson had been dropped, and she now lived a normal life. During a 2021 "Tamron Hall Show" appearance, Chloe's grandparents discussed the racial discrimination the little girl faced.

Todd [Chrisley] also noted how keeping his granddaughter [Chloe Chrisley] off the show wouldn't "protect her against the ignorance of the world."

Todd revealed the little girl didn't know the mean things people said about her on social media. He said they didn't tell her and used the information as a way to help them teach her to prepare for what she'd face in the world.

Tamron Hall asked the couple if they'd considered taking Chloe off their reality show to protect her, and Julie said it wasn't an option. Todd's wife explained why they wouldn't remove their granddaughter, stating:

"Because she is a part of our family, she's as much a part of our family as Todd is, as I am, as any of our children are, so for that reason, no — we're not going to do that."

Julie vowed to continue supporting Chloe and empowering her by teaching her that she was exactly the way she was supposed to be. She said the child was the way God made her, and there was nothing she needed to change.

Todd also noted how keeping his granddaughter off the show wouldn't "protect her against the ignorance of the world." Regardless, trolls and racists would do what they did best.