John Stamos is devastated that he has to isolate from his son due to coronavirus exposure.
The 57-year-old hunky heartthrob took to Twitter to lament he and his toddler’s disappointment about this time apart, and beg people to ‘follow the rules’ to stay safe, in a series of tweets on Friday.
Stamos was forced to quarantine away from his two-year-old son Billy, whom he shares with wife Caitlin McHugh, 34, after being exposed to the virus on set.
Time apart: John Stamos took to Twitter to lament he and his toddler’s disappointment about this time apart, and beg people to ‘follow the rules’ to stay safe, in a series of tweets on Friday
‘My son went to bed last night crying and woke up crying cause he can’t be with his father,’ he said in a tweet. ‘I’m grateful to have a job, it’s a privilege at this time.’
He continued: ‘I was exposed to the virus for the 3rd time, and have to isolate again for another 10 days!’
The Full House star went on to say that his work is ‘doing what they can to keep us safe’ but with the virus running rampant around the country, at times it just isn’t enough.
In a plea to his followers, John wrote: ‘But people, please follow the rules – your actions affect so many more lives than just your own. Thanks’
Tough: Stamos was forced to quarantine away from his two-year-old son Billy, whom he shares with wife Caitlin McHugh, 34, after being exposed to the virus on set
Feeling his pain: His followers were sympathetic to the television star’s plight and responded with support and kindness
His followers were sympathetic to the television star’s plight and responded with support and kindness.
‘Stay safe!!! Your poor little guy 🙁 It’s so hard for kids to understand,’ on fan wrote.
Another added: ‘ohhh I am so sorry to hear, it is so hard for children, they have been so brave, copying with all these new rules and changes to their lives. I hope all will be ok for you, a big hug to Billy from my little boy Luca’
It’s unclear what project the sitcom actor is currently working on where he was exposed to the coronavirus for the third time.
Baby makes three: Stamos and Caitlin tied the knot in February of 2018 and welcomed their first child just two months later (pictured in 2018)
His reprisal of Uncle Jesse on Fuller House has wrapped and his upcoming Disney+ series, Big Shot, is in post-production.
In Big Shot, Stamos will play Marvy Korn, a temperamental college basketball coach who gets fired from his job. The dramedy will seen Korn take on a teaching and coaching gig at an ‘elite all-girls private high school.’
‘John is absolutely perfect for this role, and we are thrilled that he’ll bring his incredible talent and heart to this project,’ said Agnes Chu, SVP Content at Disney+ in 2019.
This week, Stamos joined a legion of celebrities paying tribute to late comedy legend Cloris Leachman, who died at 94.
Remembering legends: This week, Stamos joined a legion of celebrities paying tribute to late comedy legend Cloris Leachman, who died at 94
The actor made sure to honor Leachman’s undeniable legacy by sharing a hilarious clip of her from the Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget in 2008.
‘I’m not here to roast Bob Saget,’ said Cloris as she took the stage for her portion of the show, before admitting: ‘I’m here to f**k John Stamos.’
The camera panned to Stamos in the crowd who flashed his megawatt smile while cracking up at the joke.
‘I loved her! #RIP #clorisleachman,’ he penned in an Instagram post.
Leachman died of natural causes on Tuesday, January 26.
Hysterical: The actor made sure to honor Leachman’s undeniable legacy by sharing a hilarious clip of her from the Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget in 2008