Twitter Reacts To Try Guys' Ned Fulmer Cheating On His Wife With A Co-worker

Try Guys' fans were left disappointed after Ned Fulmer, a founding member of the popular YouTube group, admitted to cheating on his wife, Ariel, with a colleague.

Shortly after the Try Guys' remaining members Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld and Eugene Lee Yang announced Tuesday that they have parted ways with Fulmer, the 35-year-old YouTuber addressed the news via a statement posted on his personal social media accounts.

"Family should have always been my priority, but I lost focus and had a consensual workplace relationship," Fulmer wrote after reportedly being photographed kissing Try Guys producer Alex Herring at a New York City bar.

He continued, "I'm sorry for any pain that my actions may have caused to the guys and the fans but most of all to Ariel. The only thing that matters right now is my marriage and my children, and that's where I am going to focus my attention."

The revelation left fans shocked and drew huge criticism online, with many pointing out that Fulmer had made his entire internet persona about how much he loved his wife.

"The way you built off your career on loving your wife so much only for your career to end because you cheated on her is quite ironic, isn't it?" one social media user wrote.

Another commented, "The fact he feels the need to 'specify' that the relationship was consensual makes my skin crawl. At the absolute best, it's a boss choosing to pursue someone whose salary, job opportunities and [the] job itself he held significant power over. Incredibly gross."

"I am beyond disappointed. You are one of the main people on the internet I look at and see pure love for his wife. From the bottom of my heart, I hope you never come back for this, and that Ariel finds something better. What a shame," a third user said.

Despite the negative comments, some supporters urged others to look at both sides of the story first instead of immediately "spreading hate."

"Spreading hate is never the answer, and really [you're] no better. So instead of spreading hate and trying to bring negativity, try seeing from both sides of the story. Have a great day," one user wrote.

In their statement on social media Tuesday, the remaining Try Guys announced, "Ned Fulmer is no longer working with The Try Guys. As a result of a thorough internal review, we do not see a path forward together. We thank you for your support as we navigate the change."

The quartet had launched their careers while at BuzzFeed, before deciding to leave the digital company in 2018 to former their own production company, 2nd Try, according to Variety.

Fulmer, Habersberger, Kornfeld and Yang, who called themselves the Try Guys due to their willingness to try virtually anything, have produced hundreds of videos that show them trying labor-pain stimulators, attempting Alaskan dog sledding and many more. They have garnered about 7.8 million subscribers on their YouTube channel as of this writing.

Fulmer's firing received mixed reactions on social media, with some claiming that his personal life had nothing to do with Try Guys videos.

"So, two consenting adults have a sexual relationship and the aftermath becomes a business decision? That doesn't sit right truth be told," one user wrote.

Another commented, "Who cares? Why should someone's private life affect content? This is disappointing."

"I get the fact that he cheated, but don't you guys still think it's a bit far for him [to be] fired? I hope the woman is also fired since she was a producer on the team 'cause if she isn't, that's sexist," another user wrote.

However, one fan argued, "I wouldn't consider it [too] far because the Try Guys were built on friendships. They aren't simply just business partners. Knowing that your close friend cheated would most likely ruin their chemistry and make it really hard to make videos together."

On Tuesday, Ariel, Fulmer's wife of 10 years, released a statement via Instagram asking for privacy and saying that she was thankful to those who have reached out to her.

"Thanks to everyone who has reached out to me — it means a lot. Nothing is more important to me and Ned than our family, and all we request right now is that you respect our privacy for the sake of our kids," she wrote.

Fulmer and Ariel share two sons, 4-year-old Wesley James and 1-year-old Finn. The pair, who married in 2012, have various projects and business ventures together, including the "Baby Steps" podcast, the home renovation segment "Try DIY" and their "Date Night Cookbook."