'Numb' Savannah Chrisley Reveals She Was 'Suppose To Be Standing Next To' Charlie Kirk

Savannah Chrisley is heartbroken by the tragic loss of her dear friend, Charlie Kirk.

The media personality broke her silence on his passing on Wednesday night, hours after he was fatally shot in Utah. He was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem when the attack happened, cutting him off mid-sentence.

Savannah Chrisley broke down in tears while reflecting on Charlie Kirk's impact on her life and America. She also revealed she was meant to join him on his American Comeback Tour, which made his death more painful.

Savannah looked devastated in a TikTok post shared on Wednesday, September 10, as she was overwhelmed by losing her longtime friend. She tearfully reflected on their years-long relationship, revealing Kirk had supported her through some of the most challenging years of her life.

The reality TV star credited Kirk for inspiring her to fight for her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, after they were incarcerated for bank fraud and tax evasion.

"Today's been a tough day. The past two and a half years of my life have been some of the hardest years I've ever had to endure," Savannah said, adding:

"But in those two and a half years, I've met so many great people and lifelong friends, and one of those people that brought me into their world was Charlie Kirk."

Savannah raved about her love for Kirk and his wife, Erika Frantzve, hailing them as the "kindest, most loving human beings" she had ever met. The grief of losing her longtime pal continued in the post's caption, where she revealed she was meant to join Kirk on tour.

"I am numb. I can't believe I'm even writing these words. Charlie Kirk changed my life," Savannah penned. She added, "I was supposed to be standing next to him at every college this October. Instead, I sit here with a broken heart, devastated beyond words."

Savannah stressed that Kirk was more than his political beliefs, noting he was a loving husband and father. "Charlie... you changed America. You changed me. You changed my family. Rest easy, my friend. Heaven has gained a warrior," she concluded her message.

The Turning Point USA (TPUSA) co-founder was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. The Blast shared that university officials claimed the shots were fired from the top of a campus building, about 200 yards from where Kirk was speaking.

He was shot "20 minutes into his presentation," with a viral video capturing the horrific incident and the mass panic that followed. Reports claimed a suspect had been taken into custody, while FBI Director Kash Patel noted "the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation."

Patel described the incident as a "tragic shooting," sending his thoughts and prayers to Kirk and his family. California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed the attack as "disgusting, vile, and reprehensible," stressing that political violence had no place in America.

Kirk's passing sparked a wave of tributes from fans, celebrities, and politicians, who celebrated his achievements while condemning the violent shooting. Page Six reported that former race driver Danica Patrick addressed the incident on her Instagram Stories.

Patrick claimed there was "an epidemic of mental illness," wondering why someone would shoot Kirk. WWE star Jake Paul echoed similar sentiments in a tweet, lamenting "what a mentally sick time we are living through."

Renowned author Stephen King noted the shooting was "another example of American gun violence." President Donald Trump addressed the incident on his Truth Social platform, dropping a poignant post about losing "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk."

Following Kirk's death, a feminist website began trending for an article it published two days before the shooting. The Blast covered the story, reporting that Jezebel had published an article about paying Etsy witches to place a curse on the political commentator.

The hex chosen was not meant to harm Kirk or influence his death; instead, the author of the article hoped he would suffer minor inconveniences like waking up with pimples. "Now, is it ethical to curse a man I've never met? Probably not. But is it unethical to let him keep talking? Yes," the author argued.

Although the article captured the author's distaste for Kirk's controversial comments about feminists and the responsibilities of women, Jezebel condemned the tragic nature of his death. The site stressed that they do not "endorse, encourage, or excuse political violence of any kind."