Did Mossimo Giannulli Drag Lori Loughlin Down? John Stamos Spills Tea On Socal College Scandal

Hollywood Heartbreak: John Stamos Stands by Lori Loughlin

Yo, LA fam, we’ve got some serious Tinseltown tea to spill! John Stamos, our fave Uncle Jesse from Full House, is stepping up to defend his longtime co-star Lori Loughlin in the messy 2019 college admissions scandal that shook the West Coast elite. Speaking on the Good Guys podcast with Josh Peck and Ben Soffer, Stamos didn’t hold back, laying the blame squarely on Loughlin’s now-estranged husband, Mossimo Giannulli, for dragging her into this SoCal-sized mess.

Stamos, who’s known Loughlin for over four decades, called her a 'saint' and said he’s heartbroken over the fallout. He’s been a real homie, standing by her side through the drama that had all of Hollywood buzzing. The podcast, which dropped on YouTube on October 20, gave us a raw look at Stamos’ frustration with how this scandal played out on the red carpet of life.

'I’ve known Lori for 40 years, and I’m telling you, she didn’t deserve this - it’s all on Mossimo. My heart breaks for her,' Stamos passionately shared on the podcast.

The Scandal That Shook USC: Loughlin and Giannulli’s Fall

Let’s rewind to early 2019, when Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli got caught up in one of the biggest scandals to hit the Golden State. The couple was accused of shelling out a cool $500,000 to secure spots for their daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose, at the University of Southern California - a school known for churning out SoCal’s future stars. This wasn’t just a little white lie; it was a full-blown bribery scheme that had jaws dropping from Santa Monica to San Diego.

At first, the couple pleaded not guilty, but by early 2020, they copped to charges of wire and mail fraud. Loughlin served a two-month sentence in October 2020, while Giannulli did five months behind bars from November 2020 to April 2021. On top of that, they faced supervised release, community service, and a hefty $400,000 in fines - talk about a pricey lesson in keeping it real.

Stamos Spills More: Giannulli’s the Villain, Olivia Jade’s the Victim

Back on the podcast, Stamos didn’t mince words about Giannulli, calling him out as a 'terrible narcissist' and the mastermind behind the whole fiasco. He even got real about Loughlin’s time in the slammer, sharing how she kept her classic Cali cool, starting a book club and meeting 'nice ladies' during her stint. That’s pure Malibu resilience right there!

Stamos also had some love for Loughlin’s daughter, Olivia Jade, who got dragged through the mud in the media. He insisted she didn’t even want to go to college, already killing it with her YouTube game before this drama blew up. 'She was doing great on her own - this was all him,' Stamos emphasized, pointing the finger at Giannulli.

The Final Straw: Loughlin and Giannulli Split

As if this Hollywood saga needed more plot twists, Loughlin and Giannulli called it quits earlier this month. Word on the street is that Loughlin found some 'incriminating' texts and emails on Giannulli’s phone, and that was the final nail in the coffin for this once picture-perfect couple. Talk about a breakup straight outta a Sunset Strip soap opera!

This scandal has been a wild ride, from the USC bust to prison stints and now a messy split. With Stamos still riding hard for Loughlin, it’s clear this story’s got more chapters left to unfold. Stay tuned, SoCal squad - we’ll keep you posted on every twist and turn!