Daniel Stern has been removed from ABC pilot Do You Want Kids? amid his prostitution solicitation scandal.
After reports surfaced on Thursday, January 15, that Stern, 68, would no longer be part of the comedy pilot, the role that he was set to play will reportedly be recast. The show, which is set to star Rachel Bloom and Rory Scovel, follows the story of a couple, Rosie and Alex Zilbalodis, who must navigate the decision of starting a family or not and how it impacts their lives. Stern was initially announced as a series regular in December 2025 for the single-camera comedy co-written by Bloom and her husband, TV writer Dan Gregor.
According to a report by Deadline, Stern’s exit from the show comes in the wake of his recent legal troubles. The Home Alone star was charged with one misdemeanor count of soliciting prostitution in Ventura County, California. While his arraignment was initially scheduled for January 13, it has now been postponed to February 6. If convicted, Stern could face up to six months in jail and a $1000 fine.
The incident in question took place on December 10, 2025, at a hotel in Camarillo, California, where Stern was cited for soliciting prostitution but not detained or arrested, as reported by TMZ. Attorney and spokesperson Joey Buttitta confirmed to People that Stern was issued a citation and released at the location.
Daniel Stern. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SBIFF)
In a previous interview with The Hollywood Reporter in November 2015, Stern reflected on his iconic role in the Home Alone movies and how it had a positive impact on his life. The actor shared how the films connected him with fans and allowed them to share their experiences and memories associated with the movies.
Stern, who is married to Laure Mattos since 1980, has three children with her – daughters Ella and Sophie and son Henry Stern, who is a California State Senator. The couple renewed their vows in a surprise ceremony on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2019.
Aside from his role in Home Alone, Stern is known for his work in The Wonder Years and has had a successful acting career spanning several decades. In October 2025, he made headlines when he was hospitalized for a medical emergency, but was later released and confirmed to be in good health by his representative, as reported by TMZ.
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