John Stamos Confirms Rumors he tried to get the Olsen Twins Fired from ‘Full House’

By Cheri Cheng - 07 Aug '15 11:29AM
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John Stamos has confirmed the rumors that he once tried to get twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen fired from "Full House."

"It's sort of true that the Olsen twins cried a lot," Stamos revealed while attending a panel at the Television Critics Association's press tour. "It was very difficult to get the shot. So I (said), 'Get them out!' That is actually 100 percent accurate. They brought in a couple of unattractive redheaded kids. We tried that for a while and that didn't work. (Producers) were like, alright, get the Olsen twins back. And that's the story."

The rumors first circulated after a preview for the Lifetime documentary movie, "Unauthorized Full House Story," showed Stamos trying to get the twins kicked off.

The Olsen twins were not even a year old when they were casted in the ABC show, which ran from 1987 to 1995. Aside from addressing this rumor, Stamos revealed that he has filmed two episodes for the "Fuller House" revival on Netflix.

The Olsen twins are rumored to be in talks to make a cameo although they have not committed to the project. The majority of the original cast members, however, will be coming back. These actors include Candace Cameron Bure (D.J.), Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie), Dave Coulier (Joey Gladstone) and Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibbler). Bob Saget and Lori Loughlin are reportedly still in talks to star in the revival.

Stamos is producing the series. He will also be reprising his role as Uncle Jesse in a guest appearance.

In the meantime, Stamos is currently promoting his upcoming comedy, "Grandfathered," which will air on Fox later in the fall.

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