Ned Fulmer’s Estranged Wife Says If She’s Forgiven Him Amid Separation

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Ned Fulmer’s estranged wife Ariel Fulmer has yet to forgive and forget.

Three years after Ned Fulmer left the popular YouTube group The Try Guys following a cheating scandal, his now-estranged wife has spoken publicly about how she’s been coping with the aftermath.

During a recent episode of Ned’s podcast, *Rock Bottom*, Ariel was asked if she’d forgiven Ned for his past actions. She responded with a firm, ‘No, absolutely not.’ She explained that it’s impossible for her to forgive someone who lied and cheated, adding emphatically, ‘Absolutely not.’

Ned and Ariel, who are parents to Wesley, 7, and Finn, 5, maintain a friendly relationship despite everything.

He explained on the podcast that despite no longer being a couple, they remain friends, co-parent their children, and even still take trips together. He described their relationship as existing on a spectrum between being together and not, clarifying that while they maintain a connection, they are not romantically involved.

She explained that their relationship appeared to be over once the scandal became public.

He went on to say that they hadn’t really made much progress over the past three years, though they’d had a few attempts at it here and there.

He pointed out that attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Los Angeles together in August 2023 didn’t necessarily mean they had resolved their issues, saying, “Just because you go to a Taylor Swift concert together doesn’t mean that all is forgiven.”

After all, Ariel only found out about Ned’s affair after fans alerted her on social media.

I was completely shocked when someone sent me a photo – it was like my brain just couldn’t process it. I honestly didn’t realize what I was looking at. I actually thought it was your sister, and I remember sending the picture to you and asking what she was doing in New York.

And in hindsight, she realized that she simply didn’t want to believe what she was seeing.

Looking back, I can’t believe I didn’t realize what was happening,” Ariel said. “What was I thinking? Why couldn’t I see the truth right in front of me?”

Ned felt deeply guilty, realizing how much pain he’d caused his wife after more than ten years of marriage.

He told *People* magazine that it was incredibly difficult to process and understand the amount of pain he’d caused her. He said if he could go back and change how he treated her, he definitely would.

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Colleen Ballinger, the internet personality behind the Miranda Sings character, faced serious accusations in 2023. Allegations surfaced claiming she engaged in grooming and formed inappropriate relationships with young fans.

YouTuber KodeeRants initially brought the claims to light in June, sharing screenshots of a group text conversation-called “Colleeny’s Weenies”-where Ballinger allegedly asked fans inappropriate questions. While NBC News couldn’t confirm the screenshots, the claims quickly spread.

Adam McIntyre, who ran a Miranda Sings fan account as a child, followed up with videos accusing Ballinger of emotional manipulation and grooming. Ballinger didn’t directly address these claims, and declined to comment when contacted by TopMob News. Instead, she responded with a 10-minute song on her YouTube channel, dismissing the accusations as harmful gossip and online harassment.

Following the controversy, the remaining dates of her Miranda Sings tour were canceled, and she has remained inactive on social media since.

Rachel Hollis, author of “Girl, Wash Your Face,” faced criticism after sharing a story about her house cleaner. It began when she recalled a 2021 livestream where she admitted to being privileged for being able to afford regular cleaning help. Someone commented that this made her unrelatable, and Hollis responded by saying she didn’t *want* to be relatable, pointing out that figures like Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Marie Curie, and Oprah Winfrey were also “unrelatable.”

This sparked backlash, and Hollis later apologized on Instagram. She acknowledged causing pain by referencing women whose struggles she couldn’t fully understand, and for overlooking the fact that many people don’t have the financial security to afford help, often due to systemic racism and bias. Hollis stated she now realizes the importance of listening and being quiet.

In March 2020, Arielle Charnas, founder of the Something Navy brand and popular blogger, announced on Instagram that she had tested positive for COVID-19 and planned to quarantine with her husband, Brandon, and their daughters, Ruby and Esme, in their Manhattan apartment. However, just eight days later, she and her entire household-including their nanny-left the city for the Hamptons. This sparked criticism online, as followers pointed out that her actions contradicted her initial commitment to quarantine and she was seen taking walks outside instead of practicing social distancing.

When her husband cracked that only “hot” people were getting the virus, emotions boiled over.  

She followed up with a detailed apology, explaining that their nanny also had the virus, they took precautions like having building staff clear the lobby and avoid stops for gas or groceries, and their Hamptons house was on a quiet street. However, the controversy continued to affect her business.

Nordstrom, a former retailer of her clothing line, decided not to renew their contract, which had ended in 2019. After welcoming her third daughter, Navy, in 2021, she relaunched the brand directly to consumers, saying she wanted more creative control. She’s now back to sharing her favorite items from Shopbop and partnering with A Pea in the Pod.

In an interview on *The Glossy Podcast*, she admitted, “I should have been more considerate of what was happening in the world, and people were right to expect that of me.”

In 2020, fashion influencer Emily Gellis Lande publicly criticized registered dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot. Lande shared unverified stories from dieters claiming they experienced serious health problems – including rashes, cramps, and even miscarriage – after spending over $20,000 on Zuckerbrot’s F-Factor Diet. The story gained attention from *The New York Times*.

Zuckerbrot, represented by lawyer Lanny Davis (who previously worked for Bill Clinton), strongly denied the claims and said that out of over 176,000 purchases of her products, she had only received 50 health complaints. She provided lab results to address concerns about heavy metals and defended her program on *Today*.

Zuckerbrot dismissed Lande’s criticisms, telling the *Times* she believes Lande thinks Zuckerbrot’s lifestyle is harmful, despite Lande being “just a fashion blogger.”

Zuckerbrot has since filed two lawsuits against Lande, alleging a deliberate effort to damage her brand. Lande denies these claims, and the lawsuits are still ongoing.

In 2020, following a global increase in awareness of racial injustice, stylist Jessica Mulroney faced criticism of her own. Lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter publicly shared that Mulroney reacted negatively after Exeter encouraged her followers to speak out against racism and support the Black community. Exeter claimed Mulroney took offense to the message and then engaged in harmful behavior, including speaking badly about Exeter to business contacts and sending her a threatening message. While Mulroney initially apologized publicly and announced plans to use her platform to amplify Black voices, a private message she sent to Exeter – threatening legal action – was revealed. As a result, the TV network CTV canceled Mulroney’s reality show, *I Do, Redo*. Ben Mulroney, Jessica’s husband, stepped down from his position as co-host of *eTalk*, expressing his hope that his replacement would be a person of color. Despite the controversy, Jessica Mulroney maintained her friendship with Meghan Markle, stating they are like family.

Jake Paul, known for his viral videos like “I DUCT TAPED My Brothers $400,000 Dollar TRUCK!” and his time on the Disney Channel show *Bizaardvark*, gained significant popularity on YouTube. In August 2020, the FBI searched his home in Calabasas, California. This search was connected to an incident at a Scottsdale, Arizona mall in May, where Paul allegedly stayed inside after the mall closed and police ordered everyone to leave during a Black Lives Matter protest. Paul claimed on Twitter he wasn’t involved in any looting or vandalism.

The reason for the FBI raid became a major topic of discussion, mirroring the size of his online following. Video footage showed police carrying firearms from his home. Paul later stated in a video (which he subsequently deleted) that the search was solely related to the Arizona incident and denied rumors linking it to other issues, calling the claims “absurd.” Although no charges were filed, Paul’s lawyer stated they would fully cooperate with the investigation.

After remaining quiet for three years, Ned Fulmer has finally spoken out about the cheating scandal that led to his departure from the popular YouTube comedy group, The Try Guys, which at the time included Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang.

 

I openly presented myself as someone happily married, often sharing details about my relationship,” he told *People* magazine. “Fans seemed to enjoy that side of me, so I played it up intentionally. It was a genuine part of my life, too.”

 

He explained that the controversy was so significant because of the irony involved, and it felt like a betrayal to viewers. He also said it must have been incredibly upsetting and disappointing for those watching.

Over a year after reconciling with fellow beauty influencer Tati Westbrook, James Charles found himself embroiled in new controversies. In August 2020, he subtly criticized celebrities launching makeup lines, which many interpreted as a jab at Alicia Keys’ skincare collection, despite her typically going makeup-free. He later apologized, admitting he shouldn’t dictate who can create makeup.

Just two weeks later, Charles faced another backlash after criticizing Lauren Conrad’s new beauty line. He posted Instagram Stories showing empty packaging he received, implying Conrad shouldn’t have a makeup brand.

Conrad responded with humor, explaining on Instagram that she accidentally included the empty samples while testing the size of the makeup bags. She jokingly announced the employee responsible would be fired.

Charles later apologized, saying his videos were meant as a joke and that he and Conrad had resolved the issue privately. However, it was clear he understood his actions were problematic.

In May 2020, YouTuber Myka Stauffer began a video with a somber announcement: she and her husband were sharing difficult news. It wasn’t about typical parenting topics; instead, they revealed they had rehomed their four-year-old son, Huxley, who they adopted from China in 2017, due to challenges related to his autism.

The reaction from their nearly one million subscribers was overwhelmingly negative. Many accused the couple, who also have four other children, of either being insensitive or exploiting Huxley for views and financial gain before giving him up when his care became too difficult. They lost followers and partnerships with brands like Fabletics, Suave, and Danimals. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio even confirmed they were investigating Huxley’s welfare.

Though authorities closed the case in late June without filing charges, Myka’s online presence remains inactive. She hasn’t posted on YouTube or Instagram since releasing a statement apologizing for her “naivete” during the adoption process and stating they were not under investigation.

A TikTok creator named Kaitlyn Teaches shared a video of a lunch her husband made her. The lunch included a bag of dog food and a note saying, “Because you’re my dawg,” along with leftover Chipotle from two days prior. She’s now responding to the strong negative reactions the video received.

She addressed the weekend’s events in a TikTok video from September 2025, saying people were overly concerned about him calling her a dog.

She explained, speaking slowly, “He didn’t call me ‘dog’ like the animal. He called me ‘dawg’ – D-A-W-G. It’s slang, like calling a friend ‘homie.’ We say it to each other all the time. It’s just a joke, a J-O-K-E, joke.”

It was a chaotic time for TikTok star Tayler Holder. When he announced a cross-country road trip with a fellow influencer in May 2020, fans quickly criticized them for traveling during stay-at-home orders. Holder defended their trip, saying most states had already lifted quarantine restrictions and they were avoiding contact with others.

However, the situation worsened five days later in Lee County, Texas, when both Holder and his travel companion, Chase Hossler, were arrested. Holder was charged with marijuana possession, while Hossler faced charges for possessing controlled substances. Both were released on bail the next day. Representatives for both declined to comment when contacted by TopMob News.

In a June essay for *People* magazine, Holder revealed he was beginning a journey toward sobriety, stating he was learning from past mistakes and committed to personal growth.

Not all pranks are harmless fun. A silly example might be George Clooney and Brad Pitt playfully covering Julia Roberts’ dressing room in shaving cream. But what the Stokes Twins did was much different. In October 2019, these YouTube personalities dressed in black, pretended to be bank robbers, and filmed themselves calling an Uber as their “getaway car.” The Uber driver wasn’t amused and refused to drive, and someone even called the police.

When police arrived in Irvine, they pulled the driver out of the car at gunpoint. After realizing he wasn’t involved, they let him go and warned the Stokes Twins about how dangerous their prank was.

Just four hours later, the twins allegedly repeated the stunt on the University of California, Irvine campus, leading to their arrest. They faced up to four years in prison for false imprisonment and falsely reporting an emergency. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer strongly condemned their actions, stating they could have caused serious harm or even death.

While their lawyer claimed they were innocent in 2020, the twins eventually pled guilty to lesser charges – misdemeanor false imprisonment and reporting false emergencies. They were sentenced to 160 hours of community service and one year of probation.

Shane Dawson, once known as the “King of YouTube” with over 34 million followers, faced a downfall in June 2020 after a controversial tweet led to backlash. In the tweet, he harshly criticized members of the online beauty community, accusing them of being manipulative and self-centered, and specifically called out James Charles.

His followers quickly pointed out his own problematic behavior, and Dawson responded with a 20-minute apology video titled “Taking Accountability.” He admitted to past mistakes, including using blackface, making racist comments, joking about pedophilia, and posting a video that inappropriately sexualized Willow Smith when she was eleven years old.

Dawson explained he wanted to take responsibility for his actions and acknowledged he deserved to be held accountable. As a result, YouTube suspended monetization on his three accounts.

In 2021, Dawson returned to creating content, surprisingly stating he was thankful for being “canceled” because it had positively changed his life.

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2025-09-17 20:21