Ned Fulmer’S Scandal Update: Who Was Involved And Where Do He And Ariel Stand Now In Socal?

Ned Fulmer’s Fall from Grace: A SoCal Scandal Recap

Yo, LA fam, let’s rewind to one of the messiest scandals to hit the digital content scene right here in Los Angeles. Ned Fulmer, once a key player in the viral crew The Try Guys, got caught up in a cheating storm that rocked his world - and his marriage - back in 2022. Known for their hilarious challenges and tight-knit bromance, The Try Guys (Ned, Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang) were a YouTube staple, until Ned’s exit dropped like a bombshell on September 27, 2022, via an Instagram post straight from the heart of Hollywood.

The official word from The Try Guys? “Ned Fulmer is no longer working for The Try Guys. As a result of an internal review, we do not see a path forward together. We thank you for your support as we navigate through this change.” Ouch. Ned soon confirmed the rumors himself in a now-deleted Insta post, owning up to a “consensual workplace relationship” and apologizing for the pain caused, especially to his wife, Ariel, and their fam. This wasn’t just tea - it was a whole SoCal summer’s worth of drama.

For those not in the know, The Try Guys built their empire right here in LA, often filming around iconic spots like The Grove, where Ned was spotted signing books back in 2019. That wholesome image? Shattered when news broke that Ned’s affair was with Alexandria Herring, a producer who’d been with the crew since 2018, climbing the ranks to associate producer by 2020. Talk about a plot twist straight out of a Hollywood script!

Podcast Reveal: Ned and Ariel Lay It All Bare

Fast forward nearly three years, and Ned’s finally breaking the silence with Ariel on his new podcast, Rock Bottom with Ned Fulmer, dropping truth bombs like it’s a Venice Beach bonfire night. The big question everyone’s been DM-ing about: Are they still a couple? Ned keeps it real, admitting that while they’re tight as friends and even roll out on trips together, they haven’t been an item for the past three years. “There’s moments when we kind of tried, but just ‘cuz you go to a Taylor Swift concert together doesn’t mean, you know,” Ned quipped, summing up the complicated vibes.

“We’re not what we used to be, but we’re finding a new way to roll with it - friendship over forcing something that’s gone,” Ned shared on the pod, giving us a glimpse into their recalibrated bond.

Ariel, for her part, isn’t holding back either. When asked if she’s forgiven Ned for stepping out, she’s straight-up: “The answer is no. Absolutely not. How can you forgive somebody for lying to you, for cheating on you? No, f**k no.” But she’s not about dwelling on grudges - it’s more about co-existing for their two kids and keeping the good times rolling as a family unit, even if it’s not the romantic kind.

Forgiveness? Nah, But Friendship’s the Goal

Here’s the 411 from Ariel: forgiveness isn’t the focus. Having been with Ned since their wedding on June 16, 2012, and sharing two beautiful kiddos, she’s all about building on what they’ve got now. “We’ve been together for a long time, and you’re the father of my children, and we know each other really well. The fact that I can still enjoy spending time with you and the kids, that’s a win,” she shared on the pod, keeping it realer than a Santa Monica sunset.

Ned echoes the sentiment, noting they’ve slowly shifted gears toward a platonic friendship, embracing the present while “grieving the past.” It’s a mature take for a couple who’ve been through the Hollywood gossip grinder, showing that even after a Malibu-style drama, there’s room to rebuild - just not in the way fans might’ve hoped.

Curious for more deets? The full convo is up on Ned’s official YouTube channel, serving all the raw emotions and updates you didn’t know you needed. From the red carpet to rock bottom, this LA story is far from over - stay tuned to see where Ned and Ariel head next in this crazy SoCal saga.