Like myself, millennials (and even Gen-Z) content consumers grew up watching popular YouTube shows like The Try Guys from BuzzFeed after school.
You can only imagine how shocked long-time viewers were to discover on Tuesday that Ned Fulmer, one of the Try Guys, was not only accused of cheating on his wife but also that the program was letting him go completely.
— The Try Guys (@tryguys) September 27, 2022
The Try Guys made the announcement that Fulmer will "no longer" be working with them on their official Twitter account. They made the choice after conducting "a comprehensive internal investigation," and they "do not see a road ahead" with the former group member.
Who are the Try Guys?
The Try Guys is a video series that American media business BuzzFeed launched in 2018. For those who may not be aware of it, it debuted in 2018. Four guys were the subject of the show, and each episode saw them taking on new tasks.
The band's members, Keith Habersberger, Ned Fulmer, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang, have amassed a following online over time.
In the last 24 hours, there have been rumors on Reddit that Fulmer may have cheated on his wife of many years, Ariel Fulmer, with whom he shares two children.
To make matters worse, it has been claimed that he had an affair with Alexandria Herring, a producer for the Try Guys who are both engaged and considerably younger.
The Try Guys are now abandoning their long-standing relationship with Fulmer, the show's once adored "dad."
They added in a statement, "We appreciate you for your support as we navigate this adjustment.
What were the rumors about Ned Fulmer?
Fans' first observations that Fulmer had been absent from the show's previous three episodes and podcasts sparked a conversation.
He hasn't participated in subsequent Try Guys initiatives, and they inexplicably took him out of the show's introduction.
The new happenings are described by Twitter user @camitwomeyy, who also provides "evidence" that Fulmer received less (or no) footage in previous productions.
1) A thread on the Try Guys Drama for those who don’t want to go to Reddit: (remember this is just speculation nothing is confirmed right now) #tryguys pic.twitter.com/0kYjNz7lx0
— Cami (@camitwomeyy) September 27, 2022
Where did the kissing video come from?
The Try Guys stated that they will temporarily transition to a frequency of one new film per week, until the end of October, not long after Fulmer ceased making appearances in the videos.
However, things got out of hand when Reddit users posted videos and pictures of Fulmer and Herring having sex at a New York bar.
Reddit user hamilton390 claimed to have seen Fulmer cheating on Herring and shared the video there. In the comments, it was claimed that hamilton390 is Herring's fiancé, Will Thayer and that he provided information to the media on behalf of a witness.
Since then, Thayer has deleted the photos of Herring from his Instagram account and stopped following her.
The Reddit discussions were later removed. The images and videos may still be seen on the @nedfulmerexpose Twitter account, though.
Shock and disbelief
Since internet rumors started to spread, followers have used social media to express their skepticism.
Kate Sarte, a TikTok user, has compiled information regarding the scandal, breaking down the course of events. After being put on the app, the video received over 1.2 million views in less than 10 hours.
@katelxyn there r pics of them kissing at an nyc club😠why am i so personally affected by this #tryguys #nedfulmer #thetryguys ♬ use this sound if your gay - 🕷
Additionally, Fulmer was trending on Twitter. Fans of Tru Guys have not been silent about how they feel about the whole thing.
Here are a few of the most common responses.
not now sweetie, mommy's trying to find out if ned fulmer from the try guys really cheated on his wife pic.twitter.com/phkP5f727N
— SageMerric (@LucasPSI3) September 27, 2022
the try guys try adultery pic.twitter.com/HdaEO5My3I
— katherine pierce sympathizer (@TeeNotHereRN) September 27, 2022
ned fulmer from the try guys opening twitter pic.twitter.com/wHTiUUx2Lc
— star / avi (@lesbiannestor) September 27, 2022
Additional "picture proof" of the nightclub event was also supplied by one Twitter user.
The cheating scandal continues. Ned from try guys being spotted wearing the same shirt and Alex (his employee) seen wearing the same purse. Poor Ariel. Hope her and the kids are okay. #tryguys #nedfulmer pic.twitter.com/yanSo6aWdP
— Otbaby. she/her (@shttalkerbb) September 27, 2022
Before being axed from the group, Fulmer had created an online persona of being a family man and even dubbed himself the father figure of the group. Before being shown to the exit, his Twitter bio even said that he was the "official dad of the @tryguys."
The fact that he has brought up his wife so frequently on the program that there are video compilations of him saying the phrase "my wife" constantly on Try Guys' programming only serves to make matters worse for him.
Tuesday afternoon saw the initial publication of this article, which was later revised in light of the organization's formal statement.
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