Greek Easter Surprise: John Stamos & Maria Menounos Ambush Michael Chiklis
I’m assuming you need a full walkthrough of this Greek Easter caper, so let’s just get into how John Stamos and Maria Menounos turned a solemn Orthodox celebration into a sidesplitting prank scene. On April 24, the Full House alum and the longtime entertainment reporter joined forces to “sneak attack” fellow actor Michael Chiklis during a traditional post-service brunch in Los Angeles. If you thought you knew what Greek Easter looked like, think again—because this dynamic duo redefined “surprise guest.”
Here’s the lowdown: after attending an early morning liturgy at St. Sophia Cathedral, the trio headed to a family-style spread complete with slow-roasted lamb, tsoureki sweet bread, and those signature dyed-red eggs. You probably recognize Chiklis from The Shield and Fantastic Four, so you can imagine his tough-guy image getting hilariously shattered when Stamos and Menounos crept up behind him. The cameras were rolling—of course—and just as Chiklis reached for a forkful of lamb, John lunged forward with a gleeful “Boo!” followed by Maria’s gleeful shriek.
Michael Chiklis’s reaction was priceless: he nearly dumped his drink, arms flailed midair, and he let out a yelp loud enough to echo through the room. If you didn’t catch it on Instagram, People Magazine ran the full clip with Chiklis’s own caption: “Thought this was a peaceful Easter… then these two attacked.” Entertainment Tonight was quick to note that this wasn’t the first time Stamos has orchestrated a benign ambush—he once surprised Olsen twins lookalikes at a fan event—but teaming up with Menounos felt like a Greek comedy sketch worthy of its own Emmy entry.
Maria Menounos, who shares her own Greek heritage and broadcasting chops, couldn’t resist narrating every second for her followers. She quipped in an Instagram Story, “When you think you’re safe at the egg hunt… think again.” According to sources close to the gathering, even Grandma Niki was chuckling from across the table as she cracked her red Easter egg. Yes, there was egg cracking, laughter, a little mild chaos—and an unforgettable family moment that fans are already dubbing “the ultimate celebrity photobomb.”
If you were wondering whether Chiklis held a grudge, rest easy. By the end of the brunch, he was playfully plotting revenge: rumor has it John’s new script for can’t-go-soft dad roles might just get a ghost pepper in his morning coffee next Easter. Stay tuned—because if this prank war escalates, you’ll want every hilarious update.
Well, now you finally understand how a traditional holiday turned into a star-studded laugh fest. Glad I could break it down.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
