The Truth About Savannah Chrisley's Relationship With Nic Kerdiles
Fans have watched Savannah Chrisley's relationship with Nic Kerdiles unfold on Chrisley Knows Best. The show, which centers on members of Chrisley family, premiered in 2014 and the entire cast has really evolved since the show's premiere. Savannah has gone from young teenager to full-blown adult over the course of the show and fans have loved seeing who she's become — and who she's dating.
Since Savannah has lived so many years in front of the camera, her love life has also been broadcast for millions to see. Savannah has had more than one relationship in the spotlight, but it's her long-lasting relationship with Nic Kerdiles — and all the ups and downs that they've gone through — that has commanded the most attention. The two have been through a lot together, but even though it seemed like they were endgame, the truth is Savannah's relationship with Nic is a lot more complicated than it seems. Here's a look.
Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles met in the most modern way
Like many TV stars, Savannah Chrisley surely had her pick of suitors. The gorgeous, talented self-starter isn't short on confidence, but when it comes to meeting a new guy, it's sometimes easier for everyone to do so from the comfort of their own phones. It makes sense, then, that Savannah and Nic met in the most modern way: online.
As People reported, Savannah and Nic first started talking on Instagram and, by November 2017, they were dating. Basically, they had the most modern meet-cute ever, and things really seemed to be going well from the start. In January 2018, Savannah made her relationship Instagram-official. Taking to the social media platform where she met her beau, she wrote a sweet caption for Nic's birthday alongside a slew of photos and videos of the two. "It's kinda crazy how God works! After spending months of focusing on ME ... you came along," she wrote, adding that she was so grateful for his "selfless, patient, kind, and loving heart." At the start, it was all sunshine and roses for these two lovebirds.
Savannah went through a rough breakup before dating Nic Kerdiles
While Savannah Chrisley's relationship with Nic Kerdiles seemed like magic from the start, she had actually gone through a pretty tough breakup not that long before she and Nic got together. As E! News reported, Savannah had broken up with her boyfriend of four months, Luke Kennard, in August of 2017, and she got together with Nic in November of that same year. That's not a ton of time between relationships, but as Savannah explained, she knew she made the right choice to end it with Luke.
In an interview with E!'s Daily Pop, Savannah said that she was grateful the relationship ended when it did. "You live and you learn," she began. "I've learned a lot of things that I don't want and that's what relationships are for. You date people to figure out what you want and don't want, and thankfully, I dodged a bullet on the last one." Oof. But hey, it all seemed to work out for the best, as it led her to her next love.
It took Savannah Chrisley a while to trust Nic Kerdiles
Savannah Chrisley may be a successful young woman, but she's still young, and with youth comes a lot of hard lessons. For Savannah, one of those lessons was how to trust someone again after being let down in the past. And Savannah admitted that trusting Nic Kerdiles took her a while. While Savannah didn't specify exactly what went down between her and her ex, Luke Kennard, she did say that he had caused her to mistrust people.
"Whenever trust is broken, it takes a while to let someone else back in," Savannah explained on the HollywoodLife podcast. "I made Nic suffer at the very beginning for a while just from the hurt that I experienced before, and it's not fair." Eventually, Savannah learned to take Nic for his word, but because of how her relationship with Luke ended, it took some time.
Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles are both career-oriented
Perhaps one of the biggest reasons why Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles are such a great match is because they are both career-focused. Savannah obviously stars on Chrisley Knows Best, but she also has launched her own clothing line, and she and her brother, Chase Chrisley, even have their own spinoff show, Growing Up Chrisley. And as for Nic, he's a professional hockey player. So yeah, they're a busy couple.
In an interview with Us Weekly, Savannah explained that she and Nic were on the "same page" when it comes to their values. "Our careers come first," she explained. "His comes first and mine comes first and then you have each other, which is great at our age." A lot of young people might not have the same kind of support that Savannah gets from Nic, and she added that he is "so supportive of what I do, and just wants what's best for me, whether it's traveling for work, the next opportunity."
Todd Chrisley approved of Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles' relationship
If you've ever seen an episode of Chrisley Knows Best, then you are well aware of the fact that patriarch Todd Chrisley takes his role as head of the family very seriously. The husband and father has rules for pretty much everything, especially when it comes to who his daughter dates. But surprisingly enough, when he learned about Savannah Chrisley's relationship with Nic Kerdiles, he hopped onboard pretty quickly.
In addition to telling Us Weekly in May 2018 that he approved of the couple's relationship, the head of the Chrisley family also made his feelings clear when he took to Instagram in June 2018 to welcome Nic into the family. "When you've done everything you can to set [Nic] up to fail and he still passes with flying colors you gotta say 'God, if this is your plan, let me step out while you step up,'" Todd wrote alongside a photo of Nic and his daughter. "It's with pride that I say 'Welcome to the Chrisley's, [Nic]."
To avoid confusion, the patriarch clarified in his caption, writing, "This is NOT an engagement, it's a welcoming to our family while we see what Gods plan is." Rules aside, the Chrisley family was team Nic all the way.
Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles have an equal partnership
Savannah Chrisley may come from a traditional, southern family, but that doesn't mean she wants an old-fashioned relationship with old-school gender roles. Instead, she's happy to focus on her career, and has said that she and Nic Kerdiles have a very equal partnership and support each other in all their endeavors.
During an interview on the HollywoodLife podcast, Savannah explained that Nic would sometimes do more to help her out than vice versa. "There are a lot of times, especially now during the off-season, he's doing a heck of a lot more for me than I am [for] him, and he's trying to make my life easier while knowing that I'm busy," she said. Savannah added that she appreciated how much effort Nic put into their relationship. "It's very refreshing to know that I don't have to do everything. We're at a great place. It's the first time I've been in a relationship to where it's truly 50/50," Savannah continued. An equal partnership makes all the difference and clearly makes Savannah feel valued.
Are Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles not meant to be?
From her first Instagram post making her relationship with Nic Kerdiles official, Savannah Chrisley has seemed totally head-over-heels in love with him. However, Savannah may have gotten a sign from the beyond that Nic isn't the one.
In 2018, while Savannah and Nic were already going strong, Savannah and her father appeared on an episode of Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry, and the advice Henry gave for Savannah's love life had her in shock, as Yahoo! reported. "Regardless of who we do or don't have in our life in the present moment, they are giving me a name to keep in mind. It doesn't mean it's one soulmate, it could just be a potential person," Henry began. "There's a reference to a James that's coming in. They're just having me bring up ... think. Just, think on that situation a little more."
After that, it was clear both Chrisleys knew who he was talking about — Celebrity Big Brother star James Maslow — and neither could contain their surprise. While a vision from a medium might not mean that Savannah and Nic aren't endgame, some would say it's exactly a good sign.
Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles got to be creative together in a music video
There aren't many opportunities in life where average couples get to star in a music video together. But, of course, Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles aren't exactly an "average" couple. Savannah starred in country singer Matt Stell's music video alongside her bae Nic for the hit song "Prayed for You." And if that doesn't scream romance, what does?
As if the music video alone isn't enough, Savannah took to Instagram to showcase the video, and wrote a seriously sweet caption about Nic to go along with it. "For me ... Nic is the one I prayed for but I just wasn't ready for in the past," she explained. "God put a few relationships in my life to teach me and to help me grow but they were never meant to be forever." Savannah added that if it weren't for all her bad relationships, she "could have never appreciated Nic." Romance isn't dead, y'all!
Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles made their long-distance relationship work
As happy as Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles have appeared, the two aren't without their struggles. Even though they have successful careers and more money than most couples their age, Savannah and Nic have had one pretty big obstacle in their way for most of their relationship: distance. Nic's hockey career takes him all over for games, which means he and Savannah have to spend more time apart than they'd like. However, Savannah told Entertainment Tonight that it was all worth it.
"You make it work," she said. "If it matters, you make it work." And even though the distance is tricky, Savannah added that because they are both so career-oriented, they don't mind it as much. "We're very independent. He's always been very encouraging of my career, and I've been encouraging of his, so that's been the most important thing for us, that we both succeed separately and then we can succeed together," she added.
Savannah Chrisley was surprised by Nic Kerdiles' proposal
When you're in love, you just know, right? That's how the old adage goes, and that's how Savanah Chrisley must have felt when boyfriend Nic Kerdiles proposed to her a little over two years after they started dating. For some people, that might sound like they moved fast, but Savannah made it clear she had no doubts when she said yes. Nevertheless, she was still surprised by the proposal.
As People reported, Nic proposed to Savannah on Christmas Eve 2019, and Savannah was totally shocked. "I walk outside [the house] and it's all lit up! And Nic's family is standing on one side, my family and friends are standing on the other, and then I just start freaking out because I'm like, 'This isn't really about to happen.'" Well, it did happen, and if it didn't feel real enough, Nic gave Savannah a whopping five-carat engagement ring, which definitely sealed the deal.
Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles value communication and honesty
Even after Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles got engaged, they still had some work to do on their relationship. In an interview with People about the state of Savannah's wedding planning in 2019, Savannah explained that she and her beau Nic weren't necessarily in a rush to walk down the aisle. "We're taking our time when it comes to the wedding," she explained. "Obviously, it's an engagement for a reason."
Savannah added that all relationships are work, and hers was no exception. "It's not always the easiest, but it's a work in progress," she stated. "Communication is key and just having that respect for one another to know your boundaries and what you can and cannot do." Being engaged doesn't magically fix all your problems, of course, and it doesn't mean your relationship will be perfect. Savannah and Nic are proof of that.
Savannah Chrisley called off her engagement to Nic Kerdiles
While some might view an engagement as the first step to that happily-ever-after fairytale ending, Savannah Chrisley will be the first one to tell you that that simply isn't true. The young entrepreneur may have gotten engaged to her boyfriend, Nic Kerdiles, but she ended up calling off her engagement and wedding not too long afterwards.
In June 2020, Savannah revealed on the Chrisley Confessions podcast (via People) that she and Nic had postponed their wedding. Savannah told her dad in the episode that she had gotten some marriage advice from a friend that had really changed her perspective. "She said, 'When you get married, the good things in your relationship become great and the bad things in your relationship become worse.' And I truly sat on that and I thought about it and there was just so much that Nic and I needed to work through," Savannah revealed. It couldn't have been easy for Savannah to make that decision, but she clearly did what she thought was best.
No, Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles didn't break up
Though Savannah Chrisley broke off her engagement to Nic Kerdiles, the couple remained in a relationship. In fact, they might still get married one day, just not as soon as they had originally planned. On her dad's Chrisley Confessions podcast (via People), Savannah revealed, "There was a lot of pressure because we got engaged, it was public and everyone expected a wedding," However, that wasn't the only reason she and Nic postponed their wedding.
"We both realized that things moved way too fast and we needed to go back to dating," Savannah added, making it clear that the relationship hadn't ended, it was just going in a different direction. "I just knew we had to work on things on a different level," she added. "It's 2020 and you know what, it's OK not to follow the guidelines and the whole timeframe that everyone follows." It's clear the couple has a strong bond and are going to do what works best for them.
What does the future have in store for Savannah Chrisley and Nic Kerdiles?
Though Savannah Chrisley's future with Nic Kerdiles may be uncertain, there's one thing Savannah is absolutely sure of: She wants children. In fact, in addition to all of her relationship drama, Savannah has also had to deal with some health issues, including a diagnosis that could change her family planning timeline.
When Savannah spoke with Entertainment Tonight in July 2020 about Season 8 of Chrisley Knows Best, she described yet another struggle fans would see her go through on-screen. "I talk about struggling with endometriosis," she explained. "I turned 23 in August, but I have a doctor telling me, 'Alright, you need to finish having kids by the time you're 30.' So I'm like, well if I want to have four kids I better start now, and so that's not happening. So we talk about my different options, like freezing eggs."
Savannah further explained, saying, "We go into some real-life issues, because at the end of the day we go through them, but at the end of the day we find some way to laugh through them, cry through them."