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John Stamos Defends Lori Loughlin, Blames Husband in Scandal

10/21/2025

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Summary

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John Stamos defended Lori Loughlin on the Good Guys podcast, calling her a saint and blaming Mossimo Giannulli for her 2019 college admissions scandal involvement.
He said Loughlin was manipulated and unaware of the scandal's details until it broke.
Stamos said she is devastated by the separation after nearly 28 years of marriage.
He emphasized that her hardships stem from Giannulli's actions and that she deserves better.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 college admissions scandal, known as Operation Varsity Blues, revealed a scheme where over 50 individuals, including celebrities Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, paid more than $25 million to secure fraudulent admissions for their children at elite universities. This scandal prompted significant scrutiny and reforms in college admissions processes, highlighting systemic issues of privilege and manipulation in higher education.

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Story summary

John Stamos defended Lori Loughlin on the Good Guys podcast, calling her a saint and blaming Mossimo Giannulli for her 2019 college admissions scandal involvement.
He said Loughlin was manipulated and unaware of the scandal's details until it broke.
Stamos said she is devastated by the separation after nearly 28 years of marriage.
He emphasized that her hardships stem from Giannulli's actions and that she deserves better.

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