Ned Fulmer Breaks Silence on 2022 Cheating Scandal, Launches ‘Rock Bottom’ Podcast

Lead: Former Try Guys member Ned Fulmer spoke publicly for the first time on September 16, 2025, addressing the 2022 affair that ended his career and announcing his new podcast, Rock Bottom.

Nut Graf: Fulmer’s candid interview with People magazine explains how therapy helped him and wife Ariel rebuild their marriage and why he’s sharing his story now, marking his return to the public eye.

Fulmer’s First Interview in Three Years

Fulmer admitted he “wanted nothing to do with social media” after the scandal but felt “ready to share [his] story and move on” during Tuesday’s chat with People. He reflected on the irony of his “wife guy” image and the hurt he caused his wife, Ariel, before revealing plans to launch Rock Bottom on September 17.

Marriage Rebuilt Through Therapy

Couples Therapy: Fulmer and Ariel invested “every cent” into counseling, which he says made their relationship “stronger than it was before.”
New Boundaries: The couple now limits public details about their children and private life, aiming for “integrity and directness” even when uncomfortable.

Rock Bottom Podcast Details

Focus: Conversations with guests about their lowest moments-ranging from addiction recovery to high-profile scandals.
Debut Episode: Features Ariel Fulmer recounting the affair, a conversation Fulmer describes as “brutal” but necessary for healing.
Creative Shift: Fulmer intends to move away from the caricature of his past persona, letting “the work speak for itself.”

Scandal’s Aftermath and Public Reaction

After his September 2022 departure from The Try Guys, Fulmer’s absence from social platforms fueled speculation. He acknowledged the scandal was “one of Time’s most viral moments” and was even parodied on Saturday Night Live. Now, he hopes transparency will allow him to “reestablish the context” of who he is today and garner constructive feedback while tuning out unhelpful criticism.