Ned Fulmer and his wife, Ariel Fulmer, have separated, a spokesperson for the former Try Guys star told People on Tuesday, three years after a workplace cheating scandal that prompted his departure from the popular YouTube group.
The spokesperson said the pair remain amicable, that Ned "cares deeply" for Ariel and that they are "working on something new." The spokesperson added that the couple traveled to Greece together this summer with their two sons, Wesley and Finley.
The announcement follows a TMZ report that published a photo of Fulmer speaking with another woman at the Zebulon music venue in Los Angeles on Sept. 7; TMZ noted there was no noticeable public display of affection in the image. The outlet also reported that Fulmer and Ariel plan to discuss the state of their relationship on the debut of his podcast, "Rock Bottom," which is set to premiere Wednesday.
Fulmer, 38, and Ariel Fulmer, 39, were married in September 2012 and share two sons. Their separation comes nearly three years after Fulmer publicly acknowledged an affair that led to his firing from the Try Guys in September 2022.
In 2022, screenshots and photos circulated online appearing to show Fulmer kissing Try Guys producer Alex Herring at a New York City bar. Fulmer issued a statement at the time calling the incident "a consensual workplace relationship" and apologizing for the pain caused. "Family should have always been my priority, but I lost focus and had a consensual workplace relationship," he said. "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."
Following the revelations, Fulmer was removed from the Try Guys, a group that included Eugene Lee Yang, Keith Habersberger and Zach Kornfeld. The group's videos and public response at the time reflected a swift organizational break with Fulmer.
In a People interview published Tuesday, Fulmer said he took a prolonged break from social media and the internet to focus on his mental health and that he and Ariel attended couples therapy. He told the outlet the relationship had recovered some strength, saying the pair now had "a much clearer sense of boundaries — understanding and respecting each other's boundaries — as well as integrity and being direct with each other, even when it might be unpleasant."
The couple's separation announcement did not include details about custody or living arrangements. Representatives for Fulmer and Ariel referred inquiries to the spokesperson who provided the statement to People. The developments will likely draw attention given the public nature of the 2022 scandal and Fulmer's continued presence in media through his new podcast.
Fulmer's public statements since 2022 have emphasized personal accountability, mental health breaks and a focus on family, while media coverage has tracked subsequent appearances and reports linking him to other social situations. The Try Guys' split from Fulmer remains a notable moment in the group's history and in broader conversations about conduct and accountability in creator-led entertainment.
As of Tuesday, the couple had not issued a joint statement beyond the spokesperson's comments to People, and no additional public events surrounding the separation were announced.