Try Guys Respond to Ned Fulmer’s Scandal
The internet exploded in October after fellow Try Guy Ned Fulmer admitted to cheating on his wife. The group’s decision to issue a statement felt like a “necessary, albeit painful” choice, as they tackle the storm of rumors and strain on their brand.
What the Try Guys Are Saying
- Zach Kornfeld – “We had been planning a formal announcement, but the backlash was moving too fast. We couldn’t keep waiting.”
- Eugene Lee Yang – “We’re shocked, utterly hurt, and none of this feels like just a headline. This was someone we built a company with for eight years.”
- Keith Habersberger – “We approached the employee in question, got confirmation that it had been ongoing for a while, and our reaction was, ‘How in the world did we miss this?’”
The Fallout
After video footage surfaced of a Las Vegas business trip where Ned was seen mingling intimately with a female employee, fans rushed to Reddit and Twitter. That clip proved the story was more than a rumor, and the group had to act fast.
- Legal, HR, and PR teams were called in to handle the fallout.
- All video and merchandising featuring Ned have been pulled for a thorough human resources review.
- Some entire videos have been removed because Ned’s involvement made the content problematic.
Why They Took These Steps
“We’re not one to hide problems—ever,” Eugene said in a calm but firm tone. He emphasized the importance of not sweeping issues under the rug, something that conflicts with the group’s public image.
Zach summed it up, “We’ll never fully explain the hurt we’re feeling. We’re losing a friend and a co‑founder.” He also admitted that these moves cost the company “a lot of money,” a loss he says is irreversible but necessary.
Behind the Scenes
While the specific details of the HR review remain confidential, Keith gave a brief insight: “It was clear Ned behaved in ways that didn’t align with our team’s values, and we’re standing by our decision to remove him.”
The Try Guys’ dedication to transparent communication is evident in their announcement, but the emotional strain pervades, with Zach visibly moving as he tried to convey the depth of the break in their group.
For those following the story, the Take Guys’ message is clear: they’re navigating through the controversy with intention, even if it means making hard cuts and paying a hefty price.
‘A family at the centre of this’
Although the image of the Try Guys brand was at risk due to Ned, Keith also elaborated on why they chose not to “rush into the announcement” — Ned’s wife Ariel and their two sons, aged two and four this year, are at the core of this matter.
“We ask that you respect the privacy of the family members and employees who may be caught up in this,” Eugene reminded fans.
“The internet has a tendency to be a lot harsher towards women than men — so please, we ask that you exercise kindness.”
And now that the Try Guys are down by one, things will change, Zach said as he tried to be optimistic.
“What we hope is that within this there’s also the opportunity for positive growth and better videos ahead. But it’s gonna be hard. It’s this whole thing is gonna be really f***ing hard.”
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