Full House's Jodie Sweetin Defends Olympics Drag Show After Candace Cameron Bure Calls It "Disgusting"

Jodie Sweetin is shutting down criticism surrounding the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

The Full House alum defended one of the Opening Ceremony performances shortly after her former costar Candace Cameron Bure slammed the show for using drag performers to reference Leonardo Da Vinci's religious painting The Last Supper and mocking "the Christian faith."

"Tell me you don't know about art or history," Jodie wrote in a July 29 Instagram Story, "without TELLING me you don't know about art or history."

Alongside her message, the 42-year-old also shared a video by creator Walter Masterson, in which he explains that the July 26 show, which featured a cast of drag artists, dancers and performers dressed in Greek mythology costumes gathering on the Debilly Footbridge, was actually inspired by Dionysus, the ancient Greek god who represents "feasting, festivity and ritual theater."

"The Olympics come from Ancient Greece," Walter explained in the July 29 video. "French culture is also rooted in feasting, festivity and ritual theater."

Jodie's defense comes one day after Candace shared that she felt the performance "openly mocked God." 

"To watch such an incredible and wonderful event that's going to take place over the next two weeks," she said in a video shared to her Instagram July 28, "and to see the Opening Ceremonies completely blasphemed and mock[ed] the Christian faith with their interpretation of The Last Supper was disgusting."

Candace added, "It makes me mad, but I'm more sad. Because I'm sad for souls."

And though Candace said many people had tried to "correct" her on the meaning of the moment, the 48-year-old stood firm in her belief. 

"I still don’t see how [Dionysus] relates to unifying the world through competitive sports and [is] acceptable for children to watch," she wrote in the caption of her Instagram. "In any case, I’m not buying it."

But Jodie isn't the only one countering Candace's claims. The Olympic Games also responded to the controversy, clarifying the inspiration behind the show. 

Sharing a snapshot of the performers on the bridge, the Olympic Games wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) July 26, "The interpretation of the Greek God Dionysus makes us aware of the absurdity of violence between human beings."

Keep reading to revisit more notable moments from the Opening Ceremony.  

The Eiffel Tower and Opening Ceremony stands are illuminated with color in honor of the French flag.

The Olympic Cauldron takes flight after being lit at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Céline Dion closes out the show with a powerful performance atop the Eiffel Tower.

The singer beautifully belted out "Hymne A L'Amour" during her return to the stage.

Serena Williams, Carl Lewis, Nadia Comaneci and Rafael Nadal light up the night with the Olympic torch.

French soccer star Zinedine Zidane passes the Olympic torch to Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal.

The Eiffel Tower lights up the night.

Athletes from around the world gather in front of the Eiffel Tower for Opening Ceremony.

The mystery horse rider carries the Olympic flag to the Place du Trocadero.

The Parade of Nations travel along the Seine river.

Flags from countries competing in the Olympics fly high.

Pianist Sofiane Pamart and singer Juliette Armanet perform "Imagine" from a float on the Seine.

The Refugee Olympic Team—which is made up of 37 athletes representing millions worldwide who have been forcibly displaced—share a loving message.

Musicians at the Opening Ceremony keep dry in their rain ponchos.

The Olympic flag is carried down the Seine on a galloping metal horse.

Team Australia is all-smiles as their boat passes by the Eiffel Tower.

The masked torchbearer runs along the Musee d'Orsay during the Opening Ceremony.

Despite the wet weather, Team Spain marches forward to the Place du Trocadero.

Team Italy's flag bearers Arianna Errigo and Gianmarco Tamberi snap a selfie together.

The Eiffel Tower is decorated with the Olympic rings.

Swedish athletes greet the crowd during the Parade of Nations.

Team Liberia captures all the sights and sounds from their boat.

The Eiffel Tower awaits the arrival of the world's athletes.

Jordan's Rama Abo-Alrub and Saleh Elsharabaty bear their country's flag together. 

The Bahamian flag waves atop the country's boat on the Seine river. 

Switzerland is ready to bring the heat to this summer's Games. 

Team USA makes their debut on the Seine. 

But that didn't stop these rooftop dancers from turning out a spectacular performance. 

Yet the Cabo Verde Olympic team didn't let it dim their joy. 

Reproductions of some of the most famous paintings from Paris' Louvre Museum decorate the River Seine. 

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