Candace Cameron Bure Reveals Shocking S&M Party Experience With Husband

The Full House star opened up about accidentally attending an underground BDSM event with her husband Valeri Bure.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Candace Cameron Bure revealed that she and her husband Valeri Bure once attended an underground S&M party that left her shocked and disgusted. The actress said they had no idea what they were walking into when a friend invited them, and they quickly made a "hard U-turn" and left the "slimy and weird" event.

Why it matters

Candace's confession highlights the potential risks and pitfalls that can come with socializing and attending parties, even with trusted friends. It also touches on the challenges of navigating one's personal values and comfort zones, especially when it comes to sensitive or taboo topics like BDSM.

The details

According to Candace, she and Valeri were invited to a party by a friend, but it ended up being an "underground party that was an S&M sex thing that was so dark and demonic." Candace said her "eyeballs were popping out of [her] head" when she saw the activities taking place, and she and Valeri immediately left the event, deciding they wouldn't be accepting invitations from that friend again.

  • Candace revealed the incident during the March 10, 2026 episode of her podcast.

The players

Candace Cameron Bure

An American actress best known for her role as D.J. Tanner on the sitcom Full House and its revival Fuller House.

Valeri Bure

A former professional ice hockey player who is married to Candace Cameron Bure.

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What they’re saying

“We walked in, and my eyeballs were popping out of my head because I saw stuff I've never seen before in my life. And I'm looking at Val, going like, 'How are we here? What is happening?'”

— Candace Cameron Bure (The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast)

“We just had no idea what we were walking into, and it was so disgusting and gross.”

— Candace Cameron Bure (The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast)

The takeaway

Candace's experience serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of being discerning when accepting invitations, even from trusted friends, and the need to be aware of one's own boundaries and comfort levels, especially when it comes to sensitive or unconventional social situations.