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John Stamos told 'Dancing with the Stars' producers to never ask him to join the show again
By Janelle Ash
Published July 09, 2026
John Stamos is finally revealing why he'll never join "Dancing with the Stars."
On Tuesday's episode of "The Bobbycast" podcast, Stamos revealed that he's asked every season to join but never will.
"What makes that show good is people suffering and looking like fools," Stamos began. "They’re breaking their feet, calluses. I don’t want that."
John Stamos said he will never participate in "Dancing with the Stars." (Steven Ferdman)
The "Full House" star told host Bobby Bones that after being repeatedly asked to join and always turning "DWTS" down, he finally made it very clear.
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"I said, ‘Don’t ever ask me again.' I’m never gonna do that show," Stamos said.
John Stamos said he wouldn't compete on "DWTS" because he doesn't want to look like a "fool." (Michael Kovac)
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Bones, who won "DWTS" with Sharna Burgess in 2018, attempted to sway Stamos and said the actor would "learn so much." Bones was unsuccessful at changing Stamos' mind.
In 2010, Stamos took to Twitter and announced he would not be joining "Dancing with the Stars."
Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess during the finale of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2018. (Kelsey McNeal/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
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"I’m not doing ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Flattered to be asked. I’m not a dancer. I’d put my foot in my mouth faster than John Mayer," Stamos wrote at the time, according to People.
John Stamos in May 2026 (Christopher Polk/Variety)
"DWTS" pro Karina Smirnoff had invited Stamos at the time to compete on the show.
"He could be a great dancer," Smirnoff said at the time, according to People.
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