'He's not perfect': Todd Chrisley approves of daughter Savannah's 'beautiful relationship' with new NBA beau Luke Kennard

He's as over-protective as any father. 

But Todd Chrisley has given 19-year-old daughter Savannah’s new boyfriend Luke Kennard the thumbs up - even though he admits he's not without his flaws. 

The 48-year-old reality television star told Us Weekly on Tuesday that he's happy to see his daughter building a 'beautiful relationship' with the NBA rookie. 

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Thanks dad! Savannah Chrisley has a new boyfriend and her father Todd says it's a beautiful relationship even though he's not perfect (pictured July 18)

Thanks dad! Savannah Chrisley has a new boyfriend and her father Todd says it's a beautiful relationship even though he's not perfect (pictured July 18)

Protective dad: Todd gave his seal of approval on Tuesday (pictured Feb 24)

Protective dad: Todd gave his seal of approval on Tuesday (pictured Feb 24)

'He's not perfect. He's a man. Luke is everything that a mom and dad go to bed at night and pray for for their daughter. Are they gonna get married tomorrow? No,'  he told the publication at the Mondrian Hotel.

'It's a beautiful relationship that they have and it's a relationship built on mutual respect and understanding of each other's careers and endorsing each other's careers and supporting that and being faithful and loyal to each other,' he added. 

He went on to explain: 'They have a great foundation and would we be OK if it goes into something more later on that's permanent? Absolutely because we prayed for someone like Luke to come into her life.

Couple: Savannah confirmed her relationship with Kennard on Instagram in June

Couple: Savannah confirmed her relationship with Kennard on Instagram in June

'And if it doesn't, then we still love him and we'll still pray to lift him up and we'll do whatever we can to help him.'

Savannah confirmed her relationship with Kennard on Instagram in June. 

She split from boyfriend Blaire Hanks in January after two years of dating.

The teen has just launched her Faith Over Fear fashion collection with HSN. 

Kennard plays for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA after playing at Duke University.

The family star in Chrisley Knows Best on the USA Network.  

Sporty: Kennard plays for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA after playing at Duke University

Sporty: Kennard plays for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA after playing at Duke University

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