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Jimmy Kimmel says Donald Trump wasn't just thinking with his heart when he pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley ... he may have been considering another part of his anatomy, too -- 'cause Jimmy thinks Savannah Chrisley's good looks helped her parents' case.

The talk show host lit into POTUS for letting Todd and Julie out of prison after serving just 2 years of 12 and 7-year prison sentences, respectively.

Jimmy says, "The real reason Trump released the Chrisleys is because A) their daughter is good-looking, and B) she spoke in support of him last year at the RNC."

Todd and Julie Chrisley are trading orange jumpsuits and locked cells for street clothes and production crews -- 'cause reality TV cameras are ready to roll on their prison release ... TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ ... the Chrisley's new Lifetime reality show is already rolling, with cameras tracking Savannah and Chase’s every move. So with their parents now walking out of prison soon, you can bet that'll be a major part of the storyline.

We're told from sources connected to the family that the current production plan is to have cameras rolling in Florida for Todd and in Kentucky for Julie, ready to capture their release and bring back the classic Chrisley chaos.

3:05 PM PT -- A Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesperson tells TMZ ... The pardon process could take up to a few days before the Chrisleys are released. The Chrisleys might even wind up at a halfway house before they're totally free.

An attorney for the Chrisleys, Alex Little, partner at Litson PLLC, said in a statement ... "President Trump recognized what we’ve argued from the beginning: Todd and Julie were targeted because of their conservative values and high profile. Their prosecution was tainted by multiple constitutional violations and political bias."

President Trump is looking out for his fellow reality TV stars ... because POTUS just issued full pardons for "Chrisley Knows Best" stars Todd and Julie Chrisley.

The reality TV couple had been serving hard time after being convicted in 2022 of financial crimes ... but now they will be getting released from federal prison.

Trump called Todd and Julie's daughter Savannah to give her the good news.

Phil Robertson's death will not be featured on the upcoming season of the "Duck Dynasty" revival ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to the show tell us cameras were not rolling when Phil died over the weekend ... and the production crew has no plans to rush back to capture the Robertson family mourning to refashion the debut of "Duck Dynasty: The Revival."

We're told Phil's passing will be addressed in the second season ... staying true to the show's commitment to authenticity and reflecting the events of the Robertson clan. The family has always been about showing a genuine portrayal of their lives -- and that meant not forcing the news into a completed season.

The "Harry Potter" TV series just dropped a major casting bombshell -- a fresh trio of pint-sized magic-makers are ready to take on the Big Three and bring Hogwarts back to life!

HBO just dropped the first photo of the new kid crew: Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton stepping into Hermione’s shoes, and Dominic McLaughlin suiting up as the boy who lived -- Harry Potter himself.

The trio are relatively fresh faces -- they have a few acting credits here and there -- and judging by their grins, they're ready for stardom -- and TBH, it's well deserved 'cause the casting team sifted through tens of thousands of hopefuls before they hit the jackpot.

Andrew Zimmern has a strong opinion on some juicy testimony from the Diddy trial ... namely, a revelation that Diddy likes to put apple sauce on his cheeseburgers.

We got the celeb chef at LAX and our photog asked him about Diddy's unique burger topping.

Andrew says it's an example of learning the most interesting things in the most horrible situations ... and while he doesn't want to make light of any of the serious allegations regarding Cassie, he's calling "yuck" on Diddy's "yum."

JoJo Siwa's dancing through life with her brand new dude ... looking loved up with Chris Hughes while reuniting at the airport!

The former "Dance Moms" star landed in old London Town at Heathrow Airport Sunday ... and, she jumped into the arms of her former footballer "friend."

Check out these pics ... Hughes has his arms wrapped around Siwa's chest and neck in one snap, grabs her by the cheeks in another -- and, they even dip behind a bouquet of flowers at one point. Kinda looks like they're locking lips, or at least very close to it.

The California coast is baking in the summer sun ... and no matter how famous you are ... or how much money you have ... there's no way to stop the sun from roasting even the most famous people.

Harry Styles is rocking a wet mop, Selena Gomez glistened on the streets and Jax Taylor is sweatin' bullets in the mid-day sun ... check out all the sweaty stars that are shedding some serious water weight while out in the sweltering L.A. heat!

Mike Tirico gave the sports world a serious scare after suffering an allergic reaction during the Kentucky Derby earlier this month ... and now he's opening up to TMZ Sports about the terrifying incident!

We caught up with NBC's lead play-by-play man at LAX ... and while he was forced to miss out on "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" after suffering an allergic reaction to nuts, Tirico says he was "fine by that night, just bad timing."

Mike said, fortunately, that kind of reaction is rare, only happening "every several years."

Sophie Turner's proving there's no bad blood between her Joe Jonas -- 'cause the actress may not be in love with her musician ex anymore ... but, she can still believe in loving some of his fire tracks.

Here's the deal ... the British actress shared a screengrab of Jonas' title track from his new album "Music for People Who Believe in Love" which he dropped Friday.

She captioned the photo, "go go @joejonas" ... though we'll have to wait and see if the album soars like Inspector Gadget's Go-Go extendo arms.

Demi Lovato's been a star since she was just a kid, rising to fame as Mitchie Torres in the "Camp Rock" movies ... though it hasn't always been a smooth journey for the pop star.

The singer-songwriter's rise to national stardom nearly ended before it really even began when she went off to rehab in 2010 -- after she punched a dancer and quit the Jonas Brothers tour.

She left rehab the following year ... apologizing for her actions and embracing her second chance -- until she overdosed in 2018.

From child stardom to a troubled adulthood, American actor Haley Joel Osment's life has taken over the headlines -- and not just because of his exceptional acting skills, but also his misconduct and alleged illegal activity.

A day in the life of a child star may look like a glitzy walk in the park, but the flashing lights can be quite troublesome, and lead to cuffs and cop lights. Follow along as we take you down Osment's ups and downs ...

Born in 1988, Osment landed a Pizza Hut commercial in '93 ... and soon after made his feature film debut at just 5 years old, playing opposite Tom Hanks in the award-winning film "Forrest Gump."

It's judgment day for the "Grandpa Robbers" gang of suspects accused of stealing $10 million worth of jewelry from a tied-up Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016 ... 10 defendants received their verdicts Friday.

Eight people have been found guilty, and two were acquitted. The accused ringleader, 69-year-old Aomar "Old Omar" Ait Kedache received an 8-year prison sentence, with 5 years suspended ... three others received 7-year sentences, also with 5 years suspended. With time served in pretrial detention, none of the guilty individuals will be sent to prison, The Associated Press reports.

Two men wearing police uniforms and masks overpowered a concierge outside Kim's Hôtel de Pourtalès apartment, broke into her room, bound her with zip-ties and tape, and left her in the bathroom, before absconding with her jewelry -- including a $4-million diamond engagement ring from her then-husband Kanye West.

"Today" cohost Sheinelle Jones' husband has died from brain cancer ... and, Jones' team on the NBC flagship morning show paid tribute to him on-air Friday.

Uche Ojeh -- Sheinelle's husband of nearly 20 years -- passed away recently after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

The stars of "Today" gathered around on a couch to announce the news ... becoming emotional while talking about Uche's passing -- with Savannah Guthrie saying their hearts go out to Sheinelle and her young kids.

Sydney Sweeney might never ride in the Tour de France ... but, she certainly looked like a tour de force in a few hot shots of her riding a bike in a skirt.

The actress shared several pics promoting a boutique called Miu Miu, featuring her perched on a bike ... a tiny white skirt riding up her tan legs and a black strapless crop top revealing her toned tummy.

Sweeney rode her basketed bike barefoot ... and, she flashed a few sultry faces for the camera -- even blowing a kiss at the lens in one snap.

Shaquille O'Neal is clearing the air on his infamous bathroom emergency on "Inside the NBA" last month ... admitting once and for all he had to take a dookie.

Yes, someone is getting paid to write this.

The NBA legend let it all out during his appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday -- after initially insisting his rush from the TNT desk was to drain the snake, he revealed it was a dire situation involving clenched butt cheeks.