So, how did “Fuller House” decide to handle the exit of Lori Loughlin, who played Aunt Becky on the show?
Well, there is a slight nod to her, if you catch it.
The setup: Loughlin was fired by Netflix and Hallmark in the wake of the college admissions scandal, which threw her position on “Fuller House” into jeopardy. Loughlin had been a tenured actress on the show, starring as Aunt Becky in the original “Full House” before making a few appearances in the spinoff.
The news: Loughlin doesn’t appear in the new season’s episodes. Her name isn’t mentioned, either. And there may be a reason for that — the older cast members barely get a nod or mention in the show’s final season.
Yes, but: There is a slight easter egg that might be a reference to her. In the final episode of the season, Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) and Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier) appear to take part in a flashmob dance, according to Us Weekly.
- Uncle Jesse tells D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure): “You can’t have a flash mob without inviting us.”
- Joey replies: “And he can’t tango without his dance partner.”
- “His dance partner” could be a clear reference to Aunt Becky, who would certainly be the dancing partner for Uncle Jesse if she was still around.
What they’re saying: “It’s a pretty emotional scene featuring nostalgic memories dating back to the original ‘Full House’ — and there’s no way fans won’t feel sad that Aunt Becky’s not a part of it,” according to Today.com.