The Try Guys FIRE Ned Fulmer for CHEATING on his wife...

[@RAINTROUPE]

not him pulling an adam levine

[@RAINTROUPE]

OMG I GOT PINNED 😍

[@lilsappling]

pulling a john mulaney

[@RAINTROUPE]

@@moonieeclipse1634 FR

[@deej5608]

I'm sorry but how can anyone look at Adam Levine and not see an a****** the way I do

[@gmoor3821]

@@lilsappling A JOHN MULANEY? WHAT? No. God no. I had no idea. Legitimately wtf what rock have I been under?!

[@lilsappling]

what’s even more sad is this year is Ned and Ariel’s 10 year wedding anniversary

[@carolinegriffiths9145]

Nooo!!!!!! 😱😭

[@lilsappling]

@@carolinegriffiths9145 YES I GOOGLED IT THEY GOT MARRIED IN 2012!! 💔💔

[@Cattiva]

No wayyyyy

[@lilsappling]

@@Cattiva i was SHOCKED when i googled it cus someone asked me how long have they been married

[@kamilaluszczak9540]

That’s heartbreaking 💔 😢

[@peaches5765]

As the guy who built his label around being the "my wife"-guy, This is kinda sad. Hoping Ariel and the kids are ok and I hope they recover from this.

[@Kaastengels]

Someone said that some people may build this "i love my wife" persona to overcompensate for something they lack. I hate to say this but it makes sense

[@CherryJuli]

@@Kaastengels it’s like those couples who are always on social media. Usually they have shorty relationships

[@Thewesmen67]

What do you expect when some guy is a soy boy and never had an attractive women in his life to do. Obviously he’s gonna cheat.

[@munmun07]

yes really sad i always thought of them as what a lovely couple ned cheating on ariel is the last thing anyone could expect he sabotaged everything

[@Pocket_Sized_Satan]

It makes sense but also is shocking ngl

[@eringomez-watters7881]

I think the worst part is: the way she found out. She’s probably embarrassed beyond belief. She has no reason to be embarrassed but I can put myself in her shoes and my heart hurts for her.

[@goodnoodle4524]

Including alex's ex fiance. Poor guy😔 I hope both Ariel and Will are ok

[@edithputhy4948]

the embarrassing part is that she's staying and "they're working it out".

[@jojo-he5gj]

I don’t believe this is how Ariel found out. Allegedly Will had already known about Ned and Alex since December 2021… told Ned to back off (clearly he and Alex didn’t gaf), and then the same Reddit account that is allegedly is Will’s left a comment back in August calling Ned a cheater. So either he decided to keep this information to himself for a while which seems so wrong, he should’ve told her sooner, OR Ariel had known at least for a bit but obviously did not want to make this public. Either way, it’s just so sad. She didn’t deserve this 😢

[@codi4537]

@@edithputhy4948 no NOOO no... what an awful thing to say.. you're clearly a child with that profile pic and dont understand adult life... they have an almost 10 year marriage and children..you dont just throw that away without first trying to work things out first! if it doesnt work out thats fine but it DOES deserve a chance... a marriage is supposed to be til death do you part...you're supposed to try before giving up.

[@cerindiputy]

@@edithputhy4948 Things are rarely as black and white as that. I wouldn't call it embarrassing. She's spent a large chunk of her life with him and they have children together. Sometimes it can seem easier to stay together for the kids. It could also be that they've been together so long that it's worth giving it one more chance... or maybe it's even something he's done more than once and this is just the first time it's gone public. Or maybe there are things that we don't know about (and that's not any of our business, either). There are so many scenarios and we know barely anything. It's easy to judge someone and say "this is what you should do," but judging doesn't help anyone. Only the people that are in it really know what's going on. The best thing we can do is support her and be as understanding as we can. And call out Ned for this and not let him forget it.

[@beidougi6787]

I’m happy how Keith, Zach, and Eugene didn’t stick up with Ned because he’s their best friend. They held him accountable for his actions

[@WhiteRaven696]

Only because Ned was with Alex, who was their direct employee which makes them liable to lawsuits if either Ned or Alex stay with the company. I guarantee you they knew about it long before it blew up and did not care, and wouldn't have done anything if Ned's mistress was just some random woman down the street.

[@yafriendceko]

nah. that just didn't want a sexual misconduct lawsuit coming to their company

[@Gcool243]

@@WhiteRaven696 that’s a strong assumption based on little other than speculation

[@teehee1111]

There was actually a post talking about Ned hitting on this girl and they "asked their friend with glasses if he always acts like this" and said person with glasses said yes💀💀💀

[@someartslotsofmeows]

Ya but they didn't fire him right away. They did it after the cheating went public.

[@kylasutherland9062]

I feel so bad for Ariel. Getting cheated on is bad enough. But a public scandal when you have kids is literally so sad.

[@cgpg1227]

Ned has not only marketed himself as the "i love my wife" guy but he monetized off this branding with making cookbooks, target sponsorship, podcast etc etc. It's so disappointing. And no, having an affair is not "losing focus", he chose to cheat. Im happy all support is going to Ariel, i hope Will gets more too! And im proud of the try guys for not letting their friendship with Ned get in the way in doing the moral thing.

[@bluesky2925]

I agree I’m still in shock! I’ve been following the try guys since their buzz feed days and at one point I actually got annoyed with Nate because of his obsession with his wife but it was cute! I mean who doesn’t love to see someone dote on their partner ? Through out the years they have always been good with keeping out of drama until now this is a huge shock ☠️

[@The_Great_Depression]

This!!! My man said it’s wild he got fired for something that happened in his personal life BUT he lives as himself in the public eye and constantly brings his wife up and into content. Also, he’s a higher up in the company and the woman he has an affair with was within the workplace 🤦‍♀️

[@The_Great_Depression]

This!!! My man said it’s wild he got fired for something that happened in his personal life BUT he lives as himself in the public eye and constantly brings his wife up and into content. Also, he’s a higher up in the company and the woman he has an affair with was within the workplace 🤦‍♀️

[@makreviews2146]

The thing is they may have done it as the “moral thing” but more so as a business decision. It’s possible once this came out keeping him may have attracted a lot of negative attention and possibly a loss of support.

[@eileensnow6153]

@@makreviews2146 Everybody is so focused on the “image” part of it that they forget the *legal* part. They could face serious problems if they didn’t get rid of him. If Alex (the girl he cheated with) ever decided to come forward and accuse him of abusing his power, they’d be totally screwed if he was still a 25% owner of the company.

[@selvynmenendez6435]

Ned really disappointed everyone. He became well-known for treating his wife like a goddess and mentioning her so many times. To the point where “My Wife” became a quote that people started saying in his sake. I feel bad for both Will and Ariel and her kids. They’re strong individuals. Sending luck and love to them both

[@grilledgrass4181]

@@MsAlexM888 Will was Alex's (Ned's mistress) fiance for over 10 years. So yeah he left her and broke off the engagement with her

[@ryanhoney1803]

“My wife” is a quote from Borat….

[@selvynmenendez6435]

@@ryanhoney1803 I meant it in Ned’s sake. Since people knew him more as the try guy who loves his wife.

[@SleezyMoves]

Sadly it’s often those ones that are hiding who they truly are

[@cuixinshi]

😂y’all sound naiive. It’s always the couple that make out in front of the group that breaks up first.

[@MrFuggleGuggle]

If a guy who literally was known as the ‘my wife’ guy can’t keep a monogamous marriage commitment, what hope do any of us have?…

[@jacobbaker4545]

I wouldnt worry about that. Ned has always been fake af. Im surprised ppl fell for his bs. He did that bc he was covering up his dirty deeds. It is not natural to be that obsessed with someone. Its an act

[@phirerising]

John Mulaney was the same.

[@qhsaiao7259]

John Mulaney and Adam Levine too 🥲 If it happens with Ryan Reynolds iswtg

[@xChijouChanx]

@@qhsaiao7259 Adam Levine has never given me this sparkling pure vibe. Which is why he'll probably be fine in the long run Ned is screwed

[@idiomatic444]

@@jacobbaker4545 some people are. I know I go through phases with my partner where I'm absolutely obsessed with him. Attraction fluctuates though, never did with Ned so makes sense it was an act I guess. He always did feel a little off but I never thought about it

[@sunh198]

Jada: I had an entanglement. Adam: I crossed the line. Ned: I had a consensual workplace relationship.

[@Ozzzzzzzz]

Just say Cheated. Idiots

[@smilexsunshine1817]

No One: I cheated

[@Lilith_2191]

Had to PR it for the other guys so people know he didn’t force an employee. Unfortunately his word means nothing and we need to hear it from Alex.

[@stefo369]

Jada didnt cheat so that doesn’t apply

[@k.b2457]

Jada and will have an open relationship so no

[@posie8979]

Ariel removing the “neds wife” part of her Instagram bio was 💀

[@ProxyMoron]

Omg 💀💀💀 she deserves the world

[@alyssabrown-carleton6173]

👀

[@rebeccasoto9592]

Girl run

[@karaiakauma3179]

Take the kids and run, Ariel!! Ariel and Will did NOT deserve this hurt and humiliation

[@scorpioj3]

lmao he deserved the shade

[@nenegrey2282]

Technically he was fired for violating company rules and starting a relationship with one of his employees. Ned was in a position of power over Alex, and she could now say she was coerced and sue Ned AND the company if they fire her. Sure, the guys love Ariel and the kids, but that's not why they fired Ned. He just put the whole company at incredible risk. I think Alex will quit on her own (I can't imagine ever wanting to go back to an office where everybody knows I slept with the boss), but legally the company can't fire her unless they want a lawsuit on their hands. She could say she was coerced into a relationship, and that the company fired her in retaliation. IF Alex sues, this of course creates a dangerous precedent for the company. Other employees could do the same in the future if they ever get fired or feel they were treated unfairly. One look at the company and any judge will see sexual misconduct/coercion/abuse of power/retaliation in its history. Ned didn't just fuck up his marriage. The whole company is risking everything right now. That's why he was fired.

[@sleepybeepboop9831]

Thank you !! I don't understand why all the comments are about being fired for cheating or why Alexandria should be fired too

[@JOHAN-ml8vn]

finally a comment i like. everyone here soundlike SNL lmaoo

[@louisbaker4362]

I always find the "position of power" argument to be a red herring when this is nothing like a Harvey Weinstein style case. Alex doesn't look like a coerced party in any of the evidence and previous videos show her to be pining after him. The fact that they weren't hiding swapping spit proves this. The position of power argument in this case doesn't really apply. Basically, the way people are pseudo-defending Alex in this is kind of like excusing a soldier for a war crime by saying "just following orders". People have agency and they need to be held accountable as such.

[@nenegrey2282]

@@louisbaker4362 I'm not talking morality, but legality. Legally, he was in a position of power over her. iirc in one of their podcasts he guys even mentioned that relationships with employees are illegal. Alex is under fire but it could have been Rachel or YB or any other woman working for Ned, the result would be the same: it's unacceptable. I believe Alex has left the company of her own volition at this point, but if the guys fired her, she could sue them or Ned. How can you say position of power doesn't apply here? Have you listened to all of their conversations? Read all of their texts? Alex could be the biggest cheater in the universe, but we still have no way of knowing how this relationship started. For all we know, Ned could have pressured Alex in one way or another, or promised a raise. Did Ned let Alex create The Food Babies (2 years ago) as a way to convince her to start a relationship (allegedly over 1 year ago)? We have no way of knowing unless Alex actually sues him and all their interactions are made public during a trial. And that's why Ned had to be fired. He set a very dangerous precedent and put the whole company at risk. Unless you're a judge deciding on the case after analysing all the evidence, saying "doesn't look like a coerced party" means absolutely nothing. I'm sure that the guys are against cheating from a moral standpoint, especially because they love Ariel and the kids so much. But that's not why they fired Ned. They fired him because he broke company rules and put them all in jeopardy. That's all I was saying in my original comment. Had he cheated with someone outside of the workplace, I believe he would still be part of the Try Guys. Maybe they would have cut ties to save face if the story broke out, but legally, they would have had no reason to fire him. I don't consider an illegal workplace relationship to be as bad as soldiers killing people, the comparison is far too exaggerated 😅 I suggest you watch the SNL skit they made about this, I think you'd like it since you don't see the gravity of the situation. They seem to have nothing against a boss having a relationship with an employee, basically waving off all concers about abuse of power.

[@ShearGenius88]

Also, Ned’s whole brand being “married dude who loves his wife” means once that falls apart, he’s got nothing. And he’s a liability to the company in more ways than one.

[@daealexalaurel3588]

very john mulaney of him.

[@gaytoru]

his whole persona crushed by his own stupidity.

[@Septembersend34]

@@gaytoru right 😭

[@rytyc8874]

Can you imagine the discussion the try guys had to have with each other. The devastation.

[@crysisfantal1825]

Eugene must have been pissed, Keith must have had the WTF face and Zach must have been sad

[@viceb7]

I'm not even a big fan but I feel like I can hear Eugene saying "what the fuck?!" in my head

[@apostrophe.t]

It had to have been so hard. He is their friend... but it's true that he put their careers at risk by making this decision. Not to mention the power dynamic between him as essentially the boss of the woman he had the affair with. It's all really icky, and it sucks that he put them all in this situation over a fling.

[@panthercat38]

I would have been SO FURIOUS with Ned. Your relationship is your business, but you had to shit where you eat. The one thing that I'm sure was against the rules for everyone. Which I'm sure made the forbidden fruit so sweeter. I wish the remaining Guys, Wives, and staff the best to get past this. Don't let this ruin a good thing!!!

[@lynnel-hassan1611]

@@crysisfantal1825 it’s funny cause Eugene in the lie test video said Ariel and Ned will divorce man saw it coming ages ago

[@linhl4710]

I'm always faulting and blaming the spouse and not the other person. This is different. People claim there was a superior control dynamic, but Alex isn't a 20 year old just stepping into the work field. She is experienced. She's engaged. For a flipping decade. And worst? They ALL knew each other (Ariel and the fiance included). If not as professional/personal friends then at least as acquaintances. Ned and Alex didn't just randomly meet at a bar and struck up a conversation.

[@KelseyDrummer]

Thank you for saying this.

[@Michael-mh2tw]

This shouldn't even be something that is considered by anyone except these two people. I don't see how it is anyone else's business, including their employer.

[@magicraccoons]

Apparently Ariel was already insecure that she was older than Ned and the fact he cheated with a girl much younger is so upsetting.

[@DA-yy8rs]

Much younger is generous, he's like 35 and Alex is 31, but yes he's trash regardless

[@unapologeticallypriscilla9220]

She had body insecurities (after having his to kids!!!) and age I feel so bad for her that had to have messed her up mentally I hope she heals ok

[@random_meta]

Ariel is honestly gorgeous. She can do so much better than him. She's older than him? So what. Guy looks so bland.

[@bocolatebhipbookie]

my thoughts on ned's appearance 🤢🤢🤢

[@Moonlightss320]

​@@bocolatebhipbookie yeah no need to body shamed too, y'all can hate someone without insulting their appearense God danm

[@gumdropolis4041]

Im surprised more people aren’t talking about Alex’s role in this either. She was ENGAGED and apparently would tell anyone who would listen that she was cheating on her fiancé. I think it’s vile that both of them had extremely committed relationships that they chose to jeopardize. It makes me so upset.

[@RizuTheCatLady]

How do u know she was telling people she was cheating? 👁👄👁

[@Keresechetty]

I feel so bad for her fiance 🙈 the disrespect

[@KeeperCicero]

Alex isn’t the famous one, a lot of people don’t even know who she is which is probably why there’s been less about her

[@JordDraugr]

@@KeeperCicero And also because Ned was the employer and not the employee, he would hold a lot more responsibility. For all we know, they let Alex go too, it's just not as huge as letting Ned go, cuz he's one of the faces of their brand

[@Sisima13]

A lot of people are talking about Alex in one of the try guys comment section. Everyone wants her to resign since she didn’t get fired with Ned. She knew what she was doing and her Fiancé found out and exposed her and Ned

[@cleon8650]

Ned: “I love my wife!” Also Ned: “I hAd a CoNsEnSuAl wOrKpLaCe rELaNtIoNsHip.”

[@cauliflowerducks7539]

Thank you for blurring the child’s faces and not using their names! Immediately made me have so much respect for you. I’ve always found it kinda unsettling when third parties feature creator’s children, even if the creators share them themselves

[@hihi-qd7ms]

Exactly this. As much as i love accounts spilling tea, we should refrain from publishing kids' identity to the public. They do NOT need any spotlight at all. Focus our attention on the adults involved. I have respect to Tea Spill for doing this.

[@knifeemoji3569]

It jumpscared me seeing the blurry baby face 😭

[@wytho]

@@hihi-qd7ms idk that a photo is “publishing the child’s identity”

[@kasualbeauty309]

I have zero respect for people who but into someone’s marriage.

[@kasualbeauty309]

Meaning all of you having an opinion on a strangers personal life and choices. How do you know what they discuss in private. Oh wait you don’t.

[@francelapiedra4239]

Why is nobody talking about the fact that Alex knew Ariel and the children?, she knew he was married, and still was on board with the cheating... it's heartbreaking the fact that they simply did not care about their partners...

[@samanthajade3782]

They also met Alex's fiancée!!! They did the wedding dress video with Alex and interviewed him, so they had to have talked to him behind the scenes.

[@littleprince12]

That says a lot about the kind of person she is

[@justkencontrol]

she’s also been with her now ex fiancé for almost 11 years idk how she could even cheat on someone she been with nearly half her life

[@ivanamendez478]

Homewrecker!! She deserves all the hate that comes her way, too.

[@Grahamcracker6366]

Exactly!!!!

[@strugglebeauty]

Honestly the performative “best husband” act for going on so long was insane.

[@Slapdatknee]

I thought it was real love💔

[@rubenlopez8536]

the way ned would always mention his wife and marriage too…like you literally wouldn’t have expected this

[@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880]

Yeah, it was unexpected of him because he always talks about his wife in the videos. I kinda feel bad for their children in this situation, I can't even imagine when they find the news articles as they get older.

[@VolumePerfection]

I notice that some people like that always have these skeletons in their closets. Those who keep bringing up their marriage and painting it as picture perfect. I guess you really never know what's going through someone's mind

[@eikhaing7481]

Men suck

[@LemoNiceRock-zz4wt]

Believe me,when u really happy in a marriage you dont care to talk much about it at least its me and my husband. We are up to 12years right now and dont celebrate anniversaries crazy like most do sometimes we forgot🤷‍♀️people who mention crazy how lucky they are,are mostly the opposite in my opinion.

[@jojojo89517]

Right? It was almost as if he was overcompensating for something all these time. Usually when someone is in a secure relationship they wouldn't need to verbalise it for reassurance every 30 seconds. Just saying lol.

[@ameliasoldatova1471]

Its ironic how he always bragged about how much he loved his wife...

[@CakeNCoke4ever]

Yea it’s almost like he had to constantly remind himself of having a wife so he wouldn’t cheat lmao

[@InTheNameOfLife1]

@@CakeNCoke4ever I truly believe that he was overcompensating due to having other desires. I think you’re spot on.

[@RougeMaire]

There was a video of Nick Cannon saying the same about Mariah Carey he kept saying how much he loved his wife I believe it was a Finebros video

[@siiiiiuu7]

After reaching a certain age and seeing these types of things go down over and over, I'm convinced that it's the ones who seem *obsessed* with their significant other... or... those who seem suspiciously secretive (borderline embarrassed) of their relationship that end up in bad breakups.

[@SteviiLove]

@@InTheNameOfLife1 it's like the people that have to convince you how good and honest they are.... nobody truly secure in what they are saying has to convince you.

[@starzeeyy]

The way I gasped when I read that title, I never expected that from Ned, knowing damn well he treated his wife very nice. Wishing the best for Ariel and her kids.

[@Ena48145]

"I had a consensual workplace relationship." AN AFFAIR!!!! YOU HAD AN AFFAIR!!! YOU HAVE CHILDREN!!! How can these words leave someone's mouth?!

[@gggthsb]

Also it's not an affair with a colleague, she is his employee....

[@kaisetic3150]

and can it even be considered consentual if he's her boss?

[@alex.profi27]

@@kaisetic3150 yes,it can Stop trying to make her a victim She is JUST AS DISGUSTING as Ned

[@shailjashukla8113]

I wanted to puke as I read that post.

[@XxdextriousxX]

I think he was trying to imply that it was mutual relationship between him and his employee. Implying that he did not take advantage of a subordinate. Not that that makes it any better but I’m sure he tried getting that out there before Alex made a statement

[@cassynedelisky796]

Also, let’s give around of applause for the Try Guy’s editors. Because this has got to be a lot of work for them

[@flo6051]

I used to be a huge fan of them during their buzzfeed era, and was so excited when they created their own channel. Tho I hadn’t watched them much later it still broke my heart, Ned was my fave (along with Eugene) and his relationship seemed so genuinely happy. Huge props to the guys for having her back tho and holding their friend accountable! She’s wonderful and deserved sooo much better than that, but usually guys stick together even when their friend does stuff way more serious (cheating is horrible but come on some men will defend thei r*pist friends)

[@xiopaovid1215]

What's sad about this is Ned monetized his marriage with Ariel. Yet he goes and cheats on her. She and their children and Will deserve better. Ned and Alex must've been having an affair for a LONG TIME. They were seen at a concert together earlier in September too. Then again having lunch alone in New York in MAY. Ned is wrong for doing this to his family but Alex is wrong for this too. Not only with her BOSS, but she knew Ned had a family. Ned took advantage of the power dynamic between them. Truly disgusting.

[@EduardooGee]

I’m just wondering when they’re gonna fire Alex… it’s not like she didn’t know she was entangled with a married man 👀

[@Ashley-qu4jw]

@@EduardooGee Legally they can't fire her because she wasn't a coworker, she was an employee. Ned was a part owner and also basically acted as their HR dept, so firing Alex can be seen as retaliation from a legal standpoint. Plus if they fired her and made a shitstorm on social media for her, it could give her more incentive to say she felt pressured by Ned (whether true or not) to participate in an affair with him due to him being her boss. That power imbalance is grounds for a lawsuit and investigation into their business. That's why Ned specifies in his statement that he had a *consensual* relationship, and also why only Ned was let go. I'm assuming Alex will probably resign on her own anyways though.

[@pnuthead13]

@@Ashley-qu4jw yeah thanks…your reply is the first I’ve read that doesn’t interpret so strongly through a parasocial lens. I haven’t seen anything directly from the other party claiming it was consensual yet. If attorneys are attached to every party impacted I’m not sure we will unless she pushes wanting to make such a statement. If the public steps back and takes note of not just the PR but the HR complexities they will begin to see just how large and fragile this situation might become.

[@hireath3842]

@@Ashley-qu4jw I think she also was fire as well, bc they all unfollowed her

[@mylittlepeonies8693]

We don’t know wether he took advantage of her. she is a grown woman who apparently had an affair with a married father of two, her responsibility in this is just as big

[@VaBeachBeach2971]

This is crazy. Try Guys is a family oriented wholesome group. Can’t be having a home wrecking cheater on there.

[@ellashannon8998]

two technically

[@munirah-imanyusuf4728]

@@ellashannon8998 what you mean by that 👀

[@ngasalaja2839]

@@munirah-imanyusuf4728 i think they men tge girl also(?)

[@PixieStitchs]

@@munirah-imanyusuf4728 Ned cheated with a woman that also worked for the Try Guys (she was also in a long term relationship from what I've heard). So two people in the office.

[@ruiqi22]

@@munirah-imanyusuf4728 Ned wrecked Alex’s engagement by cheating with her. Alex wrecked Ned’s marriage and family by cheating with him. So two home wrecking cheaters :(

[@JenniferSmith-jb3sr]

Being cheated on is the absolute worst. My heart breaks for Ariel and pray for healing for her. ❤❤

[@cippyjournals]

I remember a conversation between my parents when I was much younger. Basically my mom was complaining cause her friend’s husband was always talking and complimenting his wife (her friend), publicly read a poetry for her on his bday, basically does the same thing Ned does, so my mom was envious and wanted my father to start doing the same gestures. To my surprise my father’s response was “guys who does things like that, for the most part, cannot be trusted.” Fast forward a year later, the friend’s husband was caught leading a second life with a second family. And this is just one example I’ve encountered over the years. Ned cheating on his wife is the 4th case I’ve learned of. Maybe men do this to compensate for secretly lying and being a cheating ass, maybe they just do it to fool people and leave their partner even more blindsided. We might never know the true intentions. It’s just sad.

[@MoonchildDontCry]

Or maybe they just actually love their wife. I don't think guys so put out are all inherently cheaters

[@pippo264]

@@MoonchildDontCry yeah I think we need to stay away from generalisations like this. There's obviously guys who do it as a way to cover up and convince but also ones who are just goofs in love

[@en2336]

This may be true for some guys, but it'a slippery slope into lowering your standards and accepting less than you're worth/ an excuse for men to use to not put in any effort (which should be mutual ofc)

[@NenaMataHari]

Whoa! I do tend to notice that the more show off a couple behaves, the more dysfunctional their relationship can be. My husband and I rarely share stuff about our relationship on social media.

[@Wegothacked]

Deadass that makes me feel so much better about my marriage because I’ve always wanted my husband to be more affectionate, outgoing and extravagant with me but he is calm, nice and kinda boring haha (this is his acc). But I always thought I’m okay with that as long as he loves only me. This is crazy cause I never thought about guys like this. I’m more appreciative of my husband now.

[@shinee-shawol]

I literally just saw their post saying he left and am so confused. This was the last thing I would have expected to happen to them. My heart is breaking for Ariel and Will, I can't even imagine what they must be going through right now.

[@AW-si9he]

Omg hai fellow shawol😂🫶💎

[@SanyaTheShe]

I'm gonna say something that I wanted to for years now, but never did because I knew people would come after me in the comments with "you're just jealous you don't have that", "don't be bitter", and so on. I never bought into his whole "my wife" thing and always, always saw it as him overcompensating for something. Idk for what - for him being a cheater and trying to hide it (who's to say this is the first time?), for him not actually being that happy and not having such a perfect relationship he was trying to portray, or something else - but I always found it to be a bit too much and at times insincere. I know some people are very open with how much love they have for their partner and want to scream it to the world at all times, but when compared to other Try Guys' relationships I always saw it as more of a brand and throwing on a show than actual honest feelings and an indication of his personality. In my experience, when someone seems too good to be true, even in their behavior towards you, they almost always are. Ofc, none of this is to say that if you have a partner that does similar things that they aren't being truthful, but in a lot of cases that's what it is, and for whatever reason I always felt that that's what it was with Ned. I'm so sorry for what happened and I hope Ariel and the kids can move forward and find piece and happiness in spite of all this. Ned, you disappointed everyone. Do and be better! Edit: One more thing, I also never liked how he mostly referred to Ariel as only "his wife". It does indicate closeness, love and can be really endearing if not overused, but since it most certainly was in his case, to me it read as possessive and reducing her whole being to only that one aspect. Did you notice how Keith almost always says "Becky"? It would make sense for Ned to only call her his wife if we never "met" her, but since the fanbase already knows who Ariel is that usually left a sour taste in my mouth.

[@kayleesykes2739]

I just thought it was really pathetic of him to call it a “consensual workplace relationship.” Adam did the same thing I can’t remember word for word but neither of them just said “I had an affair.” They minimized it in such a sad manner. *Edit:* common sense is apparently not so common! I said his apology seemed like more of a legal statement. Not that Alex wasn’t to blame or that it was unconsensual. People with incurable savior complexes felt the need to share that so to avoid responding to each and every brain dead “well it was consensual” comment… I’ve made an edit. That piece is common sense to people with common sense so I didn’t feel the need to reiterate it.. maybe self reflect a little babe!

[@VolumePerfection]

But apparently Adam is in an open marriage? His wife came out and said it except he was supposed to do it discreetly...

[@alyssabrown-carleton6173]

I think it was more of just to say she wasnt forced or coerced since she was an employee.

[@CakeNCoke4ever]

Yea I thought that was sort of tacky…”consensual” as in like we were both ok with having affairs nothing forced lmao

[@roninnka]

I think that was said on the advice of his lawyer(s); a lawsuit is a possibility and they may be preparing for that.

[@rebeccasoto9592]

@@alyssabrown-carleton6173 That's the thing, this is still potentially a legal matter. There are company policies and sexual harassment laws in most states that hold people accountable for this because of the power dynamics in the workplace. Whether its quid pro quo or just people messing around, it's not ethical.

[@KRLEEQ]

"it was just kissing"....that's still cheating. They most likely did more than just kissing, especially if they were seen making out and touching all night at a club, drinking. Eeek I feel so bad for Ariel. I cannot believe he did this, why?! And Alex, she just didn't care about the fact Ned is a full ass father and married man.

[@M3Volver]

The fact that he admitted to it being a Relationship and that they were extremely comfortable doing what they did in a public place kinda says itself that it’s been a thing for a while now

[@strawberryfox8819]

Or that Alex was engaged as well.

[@AcousticTelevisions]

Apparently it's been going on for a while and is suspected to be more than that

[@ivynguyen585]

@@strawberryfox8819 she’s been with her fiancé for 10 years how disgusting especially with a married man with kids both she be equally held accountable

[@emelymartinez5561]

I THINK someone en Reddit said they’d been spotted coming out of hotels together and holding hands

[@katscratch5389]

I can fully see the try guys still supporting Ariel financially for a while if she needed it. They handled this so well

[@yuliyaivanova4448]

The former buzzfeed employees on Twitter being all like "I'm not surprised" are giving me clout chasing vibes. Ariel is out here suffering and THAT'S what they say?

[@Warewolfgirl1]

Thank you! Imagine making such jokes about the trauma Ariel and Will are going through right now.

[@WhiteRaven696]

Exactly. And isn't Devyn the main one talking trash, but like... Sis, you've collaborated with them multiple times? If you knew Ned was shady, why not tell Ariel?

[@SkibblesT]

Thank you!!! A bunch of catty clout chasers still bitter the guys took off on their own and actually became successful. It made me sick to see them cackling like ignorant harpies.

[@kekw5153]

Ah, nothing like a good politics inside the workplace

[@roninnka]

If anything they’re just telling on themselves for noticing terrible behavior and not doing anything about it.

[@julesnar1175]

Well, at least the try guys and the production crew actually removed him from the crew, instead of enabling this behavior. It's rare to see a male friend group being this accountable, makes me happy.

[@maixe13]

It’s also gut wrenching to see such a iconic group to be ripped apart. Never thought Ned would be the guy to break the trust and relationship of his own family.

[@julesnar1175]

@@maixe13 Yeah, you're absolutely correct. Ned really seemed like such a good guy

[@jonboner2987]

Guaranteed this is more legality/financial issues than it is personal. Y'all are too emotional and naive to understand that these scenarios are more common than you think. Getting with a coworker causes a lot of problems for this reason

[@idkhithere6860]

@@jonboner2987 shouldn't be getting it on with your co-worker to begin with. How the fuck does that make us naive?

[@julesnar1175]

@@jonboner2987 I think it's both. That's why I included the production crew. Many times we saw people getting fired for their personal scandals and many times we saw their coworkers backing them up, even if "they had to get fired". We don't see that here. Not sure why you're adding some weird narrative of being "too emotional and naive" to it.

[@rebeccah4177]

I can't believe this. They were so perfect. Their cookbook!!! They did their own cooking challenges together!! Oh my God. And Ariel was the best wife 🥺 she was supportive, relaxed, confident. First a Victoria secret model gets cheated on and now Ariel?? Is there any hope for the rest of us???

[@Natalie-cv2nt]

Exactly they were too perfect, even Keith said that in a try guys video once

[@alvinsmith3894]

@@Natalie-cv2nt translation: if a woman is too well put together and have no glaring weaknessess that they can take advantage of, they don't like it. Gotcha.

[@emilyprice178]

Cheating is rarely, if ever, due to the person being cheated on being "not good enough." It's always a problem with the person doing the cheating. Even if there is a problem and a relationship isn't working, the right thing to do is end the relationship, not cheat.

[@rebeccah4177]

@@emilyprice178 I understand the right thing to do isn't cheating and I understand it's not about being good enough. I'm just expressing how shocked I am because a lot of people would expect people to have a good relationship when they do so much together they have similar hobbies similar interests young babies that they made and are proud of a solid group of friends that they can hang out with who support them. They seemed to literally be living the dream and then on the other end of the spectrum you have the absolute height of success. A famous singer talented person TV personality and a supermodel. Lots of people would like to have either of these lives and these men threw it all away. And from what I understand Ned has known Alex for years she even worked at BuzzFeed for a Time which means Ariel's known her. They even did a cooking challenge once where Ariel's mom was facing off against Ned like did Alex meet Ariel's mom and was still able to do all of this I just can't even.

[@jnetwork3232]

So sad poor little girls

[@ArtisticGinger]

I really want to hear the full story so we can all find out what the actual fuck they were both thinking. Both Alex and Ned were in long term relationships for over 10 years and I get the vibe that this wasn’t just some drunken night that happened once

[@ashleymorales4295]

100% - he didn't say it was a drunken mistake, a accident, etc. (Which is still not okay) This was a whole RELATIONSHIP, and he admitted that he was having an affair

[@xovicc9426]

they literally had an ENTIRE secret affair. it was not an accident, but a choice they both made. i dont know wtf was going on in Ned’s mind when he made the decision to cheat- he had everything with her

[@Chelsea-Bear]

It's rumored that their relationship was over a year long

[@ArtisticGinger]

@@Chelsea-Bear that’s so fucked up, I really want to know if that’s true and if anyone was aware of it before recently

[@danicadelossantos4384]

​@@Chelsea-Bear

[@dimxlights380]

This drama is hitting harder than I expected, it's giving me more anxiety because no one is safe from cheating.

[@idiomatic444]

Same, slightly worried about my partner now even though I know he would never. Absolutely not the type, but scary to think about

[@klaradolejsi7103]

So true

[@Jsarmy87124]

men with kids cheat a lot women need attention you never know that's life

[@mylitttleemilyjayne9]

Remember that you only know a glimpse of a public relationship and never the whole story.

[@mylitttleemilyjayne9]

@@idiomatic444 if one celeb cheating scandal makes your insecure about your relationship than you were probably insecure about your relationship to begin with. Your KZbin favs are all branded in certain ways to keep you watching and to keep making them money.

[@southside_lullaby]

I first started having a nugget of doubt about Ned during the lie detector vids when Keith asked if he ever replied to fans' DMs and he got visibly nervous and answered "not often" but was shooting daggers at Keith w his eyes. I didn't think too much of it but it struck me as something

[@lixinxin]

TBH I privately found Ned kind of annoying but I chalked it up to cynicism and not being as entertaining as Eugene

[@10K-y8q]

You really have to be a sick individual to put your loved one through that pain. Both Ned and Alex were with their partners for 10 years and decided to throw it all away for some fun. Now they've ruined their lives and the lives of the ones closest to them.

[@finnyc.260]

Yeah somehow my stepmom and dad are still together happier than ever even after she cheated. My little sister never even knew. I plan to tell her when she's an adult. I've never really gotten over it and want my sister to know my anger is justified. I won't ruin her childhood though so I'm waiting.

[@m.a.7718]

Or an insecure one or an unsatisfied one.

[@flimsyenthusiasm5769]

@@finnyc.260 same with my dad and stepmom but it’s my dad that cheated. It was so sad when she told me.

[@dannig1756]

@@finnyc.260 I tried to tell my sister what her mom did but her mom beat me to it and ended up twisting it. I guess she forgot that I was there so I remember what happened. I even have some diary entries. But my sister believes her mom over me 🤷‍♀️

[@mussie5965]

What’s also upsetting is no one is talking about Alexandria and how she hurt the family as well. They should both be held accountable since it was consensual

[@aysenursahin9953]

I'm also surprised by how bold they were. They went to a Harry Styles concert together and made out in front of everyone. Dude's the face of a channel with millions of followers and has a tv show and yet didn't even seem like he was trying really hard to hide it. Appatently they also shot videos about preparations for Alex's wedding and Ned was in them. It's so sickening.

[@elithluxe7568]

@@aysenursahin9953 extremely gross. I'm glad she got dumped before the wedding and in a very public way. Exactly what cheaters deserve and now Ned is left. Hopefully Ariel leaves him

[@mussie5965]

@@aysenursahin9953 Woooow. Something always seemed fake about him. He was a try hard not a try guy.

[@kbaity13]

I think she's being held less accountable because she has less power and fame. Ned isn't fired because he cheated he's fired because he had a relationship with an employee. Alex probably dealing with plenty we just won't see it because she isn't as famous. I highly doubt she's still part of the Try team but they don't need to announce her departure.

[@alextroy9202]

Y’all ALWAYS hold the women accountable. Rarely do we do men. MEN should be held accountable

[@jayzaretandres46]

They didnt fire him for cheating on his wife (they cant fire him for personal reasons) they fired him for having personal relations with a worker as a "boss"

[@arabesque_alex]

Both Ned & Alex knew EXACTLY what they were doing & both need to be held accountable. I do believe Alex needs to be let go from the company or she needs to take action & resign. Same energy for 2 pieces of trash. So disappointed & absolutely disgusted. My whole heart goes out to Ariel & her beautiful babies💕

[@cloudfan1010102]

They literally cant fire her because she could easily sue the company and say that Ned used his position of power as her boss to coerce her into having sex & that she couldnt say no out of fear of losing her job. Like it sucks bc she is such a scumbag for choosing not to leave the company knowing that they cannot fire her

[@cmjdenver1]

They can’t fire her or they could have a lawsuit for wrongful termination on their hands. They also have to try to treat her the same because she could claim retaliation. It took two to tango but Ned left their company in an extremely shitty spot

[@elithluxe7568]

@@cmjdenver1 idk how she could even stay there without an ounce of shame honestly

[@cmjdenver1]

@@elithluxe7568 oh same, I wouldn’t be able to show my face there ever again. If I were her I would email my letter of resignation and tell them to toss my personal items. But she also cheated on her fiancé with a married man so she her shame has no bounds

[@ft.jackjimmy7282]

It's complicated because Ned is the owner of the company and Alex is an employee. Even though she consented, it's hard to fire her without being hitted with wrongful termination lawsuit as Ned is the boss and he should've known not to engage in the relationship. I'm not defending her or justifying her consented actions, but it's a difficult workplace governance related issue. We would need an HR expert here to give an advise on what they should really do but i'm sure they did get their lawyers and HR together to fix this. But yes company reputation is still messed up.

[@HannahG93]

Adam Levine must be feeling good knowing he’s not the only one getting exposed right now.

[@karaiakauma3179]

"This should take some attention off of me for a while" is probably what Adam is thinking

[@paiedoil9961]

oh god, what has adam levine done

[@hrithikasarvodayan]

@@paiedoil9961 cheated on his pregnant wife.

[@valrose6083]

@@paiedoil9961 what the other person said, then wanted to name his baby with his wife after his mistress (unbeknownst to his wife)

[@falliblepossiblygullible2920]

@@valrose6083 damn. What a pos.

[@slitherclaw420]

This is very eye-opening. Ned trying so hard to brand himself as "i love my wife" guy reminds me of those people on IG who flex and telling people how rich they are while they're actually not

[@ashleyg3980]

Why is everyone minimizing Alexandria’s part in this?? She was with her boyfriend/fiancé for 10+ years. She knew about Ariel. She worked closely with her. She’s just as guilty and I’m so sick of seeing only Ned getting the blame. Alex is just as guilty and caused this just as much as he did. This isn’t a one sided issue. They both took part.

[@caithenry8429]

Because one was an owner of the company and the other was an employee. Ned is a major liability and apparently this isn't unusual behavior if people at buzzfeed knew about it. Since he was the original HR and finance guy, depending on how long the affair went on, Alex could sue for sexual harassment at the workplace because who could she have told, Ned, the head of HR? In all likelihood she has already quit because there is no returning to that workplace without animosity from the rest of the staff.

[@chrisrubin6445]

shes just as guilty of cheating as him, but as her employer, he is also guilty of coercion

[@Emile.gorgonZola]

Because one is a boss of the other.

[@yuris.3167]

Her responsibility is to her fiance, who she let down, but she is not responsible for his marriage, he is. Ned is a public person for the company and his marriage is his public identity, and he had an affair with his employee, that's why he has to go. Alex did something morally reprehensible, but to all effects, that's her problem and has nothing to do with her job as an editor. People may even hate her, and they will probably hate her more than they hate him (all the comments here are about her), but in the end, in her case, it's a personal problem, and in his, a company problem. She doesn't have to be fired for being morally reprehensible, morals are personal and the price she pays is also personal.

[@luvcirii]

both of them are in the wrong but ned is a lot more focused on because he _is_ the employer alex is his employee. he owns a quarter of the company and alex is just an employee. granted, that doesn’t mean he should be the only one getting blamed.

[@jiordiread2004]

Ned’s apology felt so insincere. Poor Ariel, she and the boys don’t deserve this 😢

[@sentimentalworm]

it feels like it was a lawyers statement, especially including the ‘consensual’ part

[@claudiaarmenta4385]

I mean at least he faked it. Alex didn’t even try! Terrible!

[@grilledgrass4181]

It's just a PR fiasco. He is only sorry bc he got caught

[@wanotastorewa]

Apparently it is to showcase there's no power dynamic thing going on. That way alex if she ever come forward won't sue or something. Everyone is prioritizing the company first.

[@jiordiread2004]

@@claudiaarmenta4385 what did Alex say? Haven’t been able to find her “apology”

[@RIYA-xp8ml]

Also Ariel has opened up being insecure about being older than Ned, and then Ned got out to cheat with someone much younger 🙄

[@xIsabellaNightmarex]

I was SPEECHLESS when I saw the initial pictures and allegations, but my heart truly dropped for Ariel, her sons, and for William when the statements came out from the Try Guys and Ned. I'm heartbroken for Ariel to having been betrayed like this while needing to keep a strong face for her young boys

[@WhiteRaven696]

Who is William?

[@sillypuma1564]

@@WhiteRaven696 William was Alex ex-fiance

[@lisasmith9371]

@@sillypuma1564 is alex from food babies?

[@Megmegmeg]

@@lisasmith9371 yes

[@itsbritt8568]

I feel they approached it this way for one or all of the following reasons: 1. They didn’t want to send a hate mob to Ned or the alleged girl due to their history. Maybe they also just wanted to verify this was true too. 2. They didn’t want to bring attention to Ariel and the alleged girl’s fiancé, who are grieving this situation right now. They need time to heal. 3. They didn’t want the drama because they’re so unproblematic and didn’t want it to negatively impact their business I hope that all who have been affected and hurt are allowed time to heal. This situation is so so sad.

[@itsbritt8568]

Btw I wrote this before watching.. seems like tea spill agrees with a lot of what I said

[@xiopaovid1215]

@@itsbritt8568 it's so heartbreaking. Worse is that this year was Ned & Ariel's 10 year anniversary. I hope she and Will find healing after this. I can't imagine what they must be feeling. Will had been with Alex for like 11 years. They both deserve better.

[@aroro9856]

The bad part about being cheated on literally feels like death of everything you knew, rejected, unloved, ugly, you question who you are are you even worthy to be loved? you look at your kids and you question now what? how do I pick up ? how do I explain to my kids why their dad isn't here? because this burden is put on mom and the kids will ask . The good part unfortunately is if you ever date again and fall in love you can cut through the bull crap and you can see the signs, you no longer see a man with rose colored glasses, and you will keep some of that love for you. I hope Ned seeks help and I hope his wife Aerial can mend those wounds but there always be scars a woman or a man cheated on is never 100% mended . Geez what a mess! I have been there.

[@BoneDaddie00]

The amount of cheating scandals lately is wild?!

[@genesisansbro4936]

I was just thinking the same…

[@k-kaepjjang1876]

Yeah like is it some sort of trend now? loyalty THE BARE MINIMUM seems to be impossible these days, damn so hard

[@alexsandriabastow]

@@k-kaepjjang1876 I’m glad I’m not the only one who is saying this👀

[@ivanamendez478]

This shit ain't new. It's thanks to social media that these men are getting caught more easily. But trust, men have always cheated.

[@hayat01170]

@@k-kaepjjang1876 this genuinely made me sad

[@edwardbradbury6502]

Thank you! I feel like most people are missing the fact that she was his employee. He wasn't fired for cheating, he was fired for abuse of power. It's absolutely disgusting what they both did. I really hope Ariel and the kids have all of the love and support they deserve right now

[@caithenry8429]

Its wild how gullible some people are to blindly believe that the online persona Ned (and the rest of the team at Second Try) cultivated to profit from could be fake. Had someone on instagram tell me Alex's job was to eat Keith's leftovers and probably was the one who started the affair because "dorky Ned" would never do that 🙃

[@krazyshady902]

You people are way too invested in other people's lives

[@Rachel_Lloyd95]

She’s mentioned she was insecure that she’s older than Ned before, and his ass cheats on her!! I feel horrible for her and the boys.

[@mackenzieshirley7219]

That and not only did he destroy the trust Ariel had in him. He destroyed the trust the guys put into him and the crew as well. This honestly breaks my heart

[@MsClaudiaDuran]

Props to The Try Guys for not pulling any of that "Bros Before H**s" crap and holding Ned's feet to the fire. They not only fire Ned, the went to great length to delete him from videos.

[@neutralman9124]

So they wouldn't get sued.

[@EduardooGee]

I just hope they also fire the woman involved… I mean she obviously knew he was as married soooo …. 👀

[@neutralman9124]

@@EduardooGee That's just a lawsuit waiting to happen though. A power dynamic could be used against them

[@Weeping-Angel]

@@EduardooGee it would only make sense to let go of Alex too. Both of them were consensual so she has to take responsibility as well. It would be the responsible thing to do.

[@rosexx241]

Apparently they knew for a while actually, only said something when it came out to protect the company

[@huxley8671]

It's still so disappointing that Ned who's mouth keep saying, "My wife, my wife, my wife," and then he cheats on said wife. Ariel is such an angel too. Hope Alex gets punished as well.

[@scoobydoo5934]

I can only hope that they don’t stay together for the sake of their children. Kids can tell when their parents don’t trust and/or don’t love each other, and that kind of environment can cause a lot of mental damage for a child. I just hope that Ariel thinks for herself because she deserves the world 💔

[@nopenope9118]

My parents tried to stay together until my brother and I got out of high school, after my mom cheated on my dad with a guy she worked with. Big mistake. When they finally told me they were getting divorced I was like “about time”.

[@emerald9194]

I agree. If they decide to work through it for their own sake that’s one thing, but if they know it’s over and don’t call it quits it’s going to create a very stressful home environment.

[@rikiinexx2151]

i’m a child of these type of parents. it did not go well- it just became worse. my mother cheated on my father (and me being much younger at the time i had no idea wtf was going on) but you best believe i FELT it. i SAW the outcome. they argued, they fought, there was no more trust or respect with each other. my parents used me and my brother as pawns in their petty little wars (i’m not saying ariel and ned would be like this, they show maturity my parents don’t have). this all happened bc they stayed for the kids… how traumatizing it was for me. it ruined my perception of relationships and family and gave me major trust issues. i really hope ariel and the kids are having the support they deserve right now. i’m so saddened for them and i hope their kids won’t be heavily affected with all this :/

[@phirerising]

Tbh I don't think Ariel will do that.

[@bahnaynayy7939]

I feel sorry for Ariel and her kids 😢 this year is also their 10 years anniversary. What did he expect ? goin out in Public, making out with Alex, allegadly went to a Harry Style’s concert together expecting people won’t recognized both of you ? YOU ARE THE FACE OF THE TRY GUYS ! of course people will recognized you ! but still they’re both wrong in this and shoutout to Try Guys’s Team for standing up for Ariel

[@ginikaakpata8829]

this is what has me convinced it’s been going on for at least a few months (maybe even longer) because going to a concert together (just the two of them) is bold but making out openly in a club together is even bolder

[@finnyc.260]

I'd just like to point out that those kids aren't hers they're both of theirs. Cheating doesn't make him not their dad just Luke if she cheated that would make them only his children she'd still be their mom.

[@TheQjad135]

Ned is now the “I actually didn’t love my wife that much guy now”

[@rhiannajd4412]

People really out here ruining their whole lives over an affair. Cheating is evil.

[@aspannas]

I sometimes think cheating should be illegal, it should be viewed as a crime, but of course that couldn't actually work for tons of reasons.

[@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso]

@@aspannas you can sue for cheating if they’re married

[@aspannas]

@@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso In the US? But is it actually enforced though?

[@kill3rqu33nxD]

@@aspannas it's inforced if you sue lol I believe certain States take adultery very seriously not only can you sue but you can pretty much win everything in the divorce if you are caught cheating on your partner and have significant evidence

[@Adriana.Urdaneta]

@@aspannas In Korea, until a few years ago, you could be imprisoned for cheating on your wife/husband

[@dianajoya9454]

My heart breaks for her! Ariel deserved better😭

[@jimmydean4494]

I didn't even know the guy was straight

[@ariana8541]

Imagine your entire personality trait being a lie 💀

[@hireath3842]

Yes, I cried😻😻

[@finnyc.260]

Right? I'm rethinking everything about him and who he might really be.

[@heatherrniicole1552]

Omfg yes!! Its giving the opposite of "my man my man" 🥺

[@delanie9941]

Not what I expected to hear today. Good on the other guys for holding him accountable.

[@rydbthatsme]

Good he should be fired to send a message cheating is never ok and effects many people.

[@TheOGPokemonGirl]

I feel SO sorry for Alex's (ex?) fiancé Will. As noted in the trying on wedding dresses video, she talked about how they started dating in high school, and had been together 10 years before he finally proposed. She couldn't stop gushing about how amazing he was, and she even moved to Hawaii during collage for him. She also featured in the 'Try Guys try Bridesmaids Dresses' video, where the three guys (minus Eugene,) had to each buy a bridesmaids dress for YB, Maggie (Zach's fiancé,) and Alex to compete for the role of maid of honour.

[@random_meta]

Disgusting how two faced a person can be.. and very humiliating for the people that got cheated on and wasted so many years of their lives on worthless people.

[@chaitalisarkar6154]

So fucked up

[@ngndnd]

i cant imagine the pain he must be going through... at that point it is like losing a sibling since they grew up together. Imagine wasting 10 years of a relationship for some affair that was always going to end up badly

[@mirage_wanderlust4636]

I'm so shock... man literally had everything! A loving wife, children, friends and successful career! What more could he want...

[@ayametheblursedone4717]

Honestly, it could be the risk factor. Like doing something that is a game of chance for adrenaline/thrill. Still extremely selfish and doesn't deserve it after both of them threw away everything for a risk factor. If there was issues or it was "boring" they should've dealt with it properly instead of stooping that low.

[@SEXSELLS43]

Men have a very big Ego, I think this is thee main reason why they cheat. Not all but some!

[@specializedchemicals6669]

cheaters are never satisfied. they're greedy a f

[@MisterGoofy]

@@SEXSELLS43 oh yeah of course only men have a massive ego and cheat on their partner ... Joke of the year

[@VolumePerfection]

He wanted to know if the grass could be greener if he moved to a different yard.

[@steffi1833]

Also he was her boss that’s an HR violation

[@ExploreWithEm]

Men who brag about their relationships (like Ned did, not saying random brags) are usually doing so to make up for what they can not do or are not doing. Ned being the “wife guy” was his ruse to make himself feel better for what he was doing. From your friendly psychology major, me 🤣💀

[@roioi7856]

exactly what i was thinking! this is not a healthy relationship looks like. I found people around me who keep showing off their partners/relationships are either insecure or guilty.

[@Talkingdaisy-no6nu]

The ones I know constantly posting their “i love my spouse” brags and post EVERYTHING they do together have always spilt up.

[@ashleyduckworthyt3224]

I agree 1000%

[@dullanimations4397]

i mean- i talk about my boyfriend alot because im just happy to have him but like- not to the point where im like- the boyfriend girl or whatever i just bring him up time to time if something reminds me of him lol

[@en2336]

This may be true for some guys, but it'a slippery slope into lowering your standards and accepting less than you're worth/ an excuse for men to use to not put in any effort (which should be mutual ofc)

[@DiscountWig]

I know Ned is super surprising, but the fact that it was with an employee who knew Ariel too and was also engaged is awful to me.

[@lorisanderson6833]

I feel so sad for Ariel, she is such a sweet wife and mom she doesn’t deserve this

[@EpikkOreo]

I think Alex needs to be fired too. EVERYONE on the internet knew Ned was married (he kept mentioning it like he was reminding himself). Alex is an adult. She could’ve made a statement if she received harassment from Ned. From everything we know, she was complicit too.

[@perryrhinitis]

Ppl keep pointing out the age gap and her being an employee. She's like 30-31 and she's a producer 😬

[@melmel7041]

Every time somebody mentions Alex being held accountable for her part in this they bring up that all the responsibility was on ned because he's her superior… however it takes 2 and they were both grown adults in serious long term relationships. They should both be held accountable

[@minisn3066]

@@melmel7041 That was essentially the whole point of Ned saying that it was a “consensual” relationship, i.e. not a coerced one. So, he’s confirming that yeah, they’re both accountable. (However, let’s say it was coerced, obviously Ned wouldn’t admit to that. But going out in public and making out with your married boss? Yeah, I doubt it.)

[@ghosty9893]

They wouldn't be able to do it for legal reasons, as Alex could sue or damage the company since what she did isn't fireable, ned is the face of company and could've put it all on the line, so he had a legal reason to be fired. I don't know if that made any sense, that's just what I've heard

[@minaryeon9259]

They need to fire her too, what a shameful person

[@beidougi6787]

The fact that Alex was engaged an was in a relationship with her fiancée for 10.5 years and Ned and Ariel’s 10th anniversary

[@tmiller8343]

When I saw the thumbnail of this video, I thought it was a joke. My heart breaks for Ariel and the kids. I never thought Ned would be "that guy". He didnt seem like that type. Its always the ones you never suspect. Sending Ariel and the kids love and prayers. 🙏🙏💙💙

[@cassynedelisky796]

I do think that the Try Guys handled this really well. I will continue to support the three remaining members. And Ariel and her children. Those angels

[@syrinemae1899]

Exactly 💯

[@finnyc.260]

Theire not her children, they're their children. He's still their dad.

[@aliR25]

@@finnyc.260 omg we get it he’s still tthe dad and you enjoy being his white knight. If you actually read the original post and insert “their children” it would be inferring that the children are Ariel’s and the “three other guys”. If Ned was mentioned in the sentence, then yes, their would be correct but he’s not.

[@alysssabear]

@@aliR25 Thank you! Jesus…

[@oliviajade3655]

I sorta hope we continue to see Ariel in some videos because she’s an innocent victim in this but at the same time it’s understandable if she wants nothing to do with the channel anymore

[@adgonzr]

This confirms it- you will never trully know someone. He is the last person of the group who I would think was capable of cheating.

[@capricious8929]

I’m broken over this

[@AstarionWifey]

Nah it was obvious He made the wife/marriage his ONLY personality Like I understand loving your family but you don’t have to constantly bring it up 24/7

[@aspannas]

@@AstarionWifey Yeah it's overcompensation, it's like he wanted to keep reminding himself of it.

[@owlsrock11]

I’m never dating another man again Istg. All they wanna do is experiment and have fun now. No man wants a commitment ever.

[@xtuffcookiex]

I find it sad even though she was cheated on Ariel still tries to keep face with Ned "Nothing is more important to me and Ned than our family..." . It's clear her and their family wasn't ned's priority.

[@thisbsuchadopekid]

For cheating on his wife with an employee. That’s massive legal problems. It’s not just out of morality that he’s being fired

[@kittyearsheadbands8810]

How is it a legal problem… if it was consensual no legal issue. Most relationships start in the work place.

[@firstlast1913]

@@kittyearsheadbands8810 they're trying to make it seem as consensual as possible with their wording but legaly he is her boss they aren't coworkers so it can seem like he may have used his power to coerce her instead of them just having an affair as equals

[@cloudfan1010102]

@KittyEars&Headbands its because he is her superior/supervisor and she was his employee. If the Try Guys just kept turning a blind eye, she could have easily taken them to court and state that Ned coerced her, bullied her at work, promised raise/promotion under the guise of sex, she could literally say he took advantage of her and she complied out of fear of losing her job. This whole situation could have screwed them all over bc of this.

[@tiaravenesa]

@@kittyearsheadbands8810 this can open a sexual harrasment lawsuit. it may be consensual then, but with the fact that Ned is equivalent to Co-Founder and actually pays for Alex's salary from the company HE co-owned... this will not play out well in court.

[@hireath3842]

@@cloudfan1010102 someone said that they were seen together in September

[@mht4908]

This is unbelievably disappointing to see because the Try Guys are people who I actually look up to, and I still do with the remaining 3. I hope Zach, Keith and Eugene still remain friends with Ariel and continue to offer their support if needed. Ariel is such a vital part of the Try family, and Ned really should’ve known better since his 3 friends are more than willing to hold him accountable. I’m going to miss the 4 of them together, but I also respect Zach, Keith and Eugene for not tolerating this behavior just because they’re friends. Sending all love and support to Ariel, Will, YB and the entire Try team

[@thatpunk8092]

Same, i watched them since i was a kid :"(

[@megchris7685]

Man! I did not see that coming! Honestly, I’ve never trusted anyone the way I trust my man now! He was married and after 13 years, his wife cheated, breaking up their family! He was a disaster after that and it took a long time for him to trust again but I fully believe he would never ever do that! I always believed any man would do this…. But I believe him in my bones and I pray everyone else finds their special person who doesn’t do this! My heart breaks for Ariel and their babies! Shame on him!

[@sobersaber494]

I feel so terrible for Ariel and Will. I've always watched videos of Ariel and Ned doing things together and it's so heartbreaking. She doesn't deserve any of this.

[@Sienna1919]

This just really blew me out of the water. Just goes to show that you can't know everything from just seeing the surface. They seemed like a happy couple... he seemed to care about his family. Can not believe he threw it all away for nothing.

[@-chloe-8728]

i feel terrible for ariel. she deserves so much better... she’s such a bright, sweet soul and i hope she can heal from this betrayal.

[@Topaz_Estrella]

Not enough people are talking about how damaging this is to those babies. One of his kids is less than two years old and he'll grow up only being known as the child of a famous cheater.

[@janesays1278]

No, the kid will grow up in their own right. Who the hell labels kids?

[@RoseFunk138]

@@janesays1278 oh boy youd be surprised.

[@spectre9340]

Frankly, I'm glad not a lot of people are talking about the kids. They shouldn't be dragged into this just cos their dad did something wrong.

[@finnyc.260]

@@spectre9340 agreed.

[@starpumpkinxo]

I was literally was waiting for you too Tea Spill on this! I’m so disappointed in Ned and Alex. What they did was disgusting to their partners! I’m sending lots of love and support to Ariel and Will!

[@pde8444]

Why didn’t Alex get fired too?

[@kayleesykes2739]

@@pde8444 I’m hoping she did and it’s just not as public…? Idk that would be sooo messed up if she didn’t leave??

[@pde8444]

@@kayleesykes2739 she said she would still be working w the try guys so I don’t think so

[@aleysiahenry9308]

@@pde8444 Alex could sue for wrongful termination and claim she felt pressured to be in the relationship as Ned was her boss and decided how much money she makes and whatnot. I’d hope that she wouldn’t be that spiteful since she was caught, but she could 100% roll with it. Hopefully she does the right thing and quits because😬 I couldn’t imagine showing up to work after getting caught in that scandal

[@xiopaovid1215]

@@sunise9666 yes it is. His name is Will Thayer III actually.

[@aishaupmanyu9677]

This is heartbreaking, what??? I can't imagine how someone looking and seeming so lovable and cute can actually do something like this. The couple made me so happy and they were adorable!

[@manic_girl]

In a million years I would’ve never seen this coming. My heart breaks for their partners.

[@animefreak1149]

This really scares me, I’m so grateful to my parents who have been together 35 years with no infidelity to show me that real loyalty exists. Me and my SO started dating at 14-15 and were both ready and longing for long-term relationships. We made a pact to never cheat but break up if we weren’t compatible anymore or wanted to sleep around. We’re coming up on 9 years together soon and he’s my best friend and my life partner and we want to grow old together. It scares me when people throw that away for a few mins of sex. My dad always said when you cheat in your marriage, you’re not just cheating on your SO but you’re cheating on your whole family. He cheated his kids along with his wife. Don’t cheat, just communicate and leave and restart you’re life doing the best you can without causing any extra pain to people.

[@nedababic8865]

Oh it wasn't hst a few minutes of.dex it was 10 years

[@idiomatic444]

Me and my partner both agree that cheating is unforgivable which is always great. Onr of the first things we talked about when we got together actually

[@4422-m2j]

cheating is one of the most morally disgusting things. there is never an excuse.

[@darksunelli]

Ariel is literally so sweet, I hope she knows her worth and gets all the love and support from her loved ones :(

[@beidougi6787]

The Try Guys are the last people I would expect on Tea Spill

[@Alinda1308]

I feel like he's not really sorry for his wife, he's sorry that he got caught

[@rainprincess923]

I feel so bad for Ariel and their kids. Now Ariel and her kids have to live with the fact their husband/dad cheated and the whole internet knows.

[@finnyc.260]

I think you mean *their children* not her children. And truly those kids are way too young to even have a clue what's going on other than mommy is mad at daddy. It's horrible for Ariel for sure though I feel so bad for her.

[@_BNAUX]

Let’s not forget that Alex was also in a long term relationship, got married, and cheated as well.

[@justjoannak]

She was engaged, not married

[@erin3490]

Did Alex cheat?

[@SEXSELLS43]

@@erin3490 duh

[@EduardooGee]

Right! I’m wondering when she will be fired

[@CapturedByKen]

makes everything 10x worse, damn ...I hope it's not really her in the video

[@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso]

*“Consensual workplace relationship”* 💀

[@akaneve478]

I swear at this point it's like bringing up how much you love your wife is a red flag. First John Mulaney and now Ned?

[@perryrhinitis]

Adam also had a song Girls Like You with Behati and their child in the video him being all loved up with them.

[@elithluxe7568]

What happened to John Mulaney? Yeah and men who base their entire career off off being wife loving demons end up being anything but that