Ned Fulmer separates from wife, unveils ‘Rock Bottom’ podcast

TL;DR:

Ned Fulmer says he and wife Ariel are separated as of Sept. 16, 2025.
The news followed his first interview in three years about the 2022 scandal.
He is launching a podcast, “Rock Bottom,” debuting Sept. 17 with Ariel.
People reported the separation after TMZ first signaled the split.
Expect careful boundaries, fewer family details, and guest interviews.

On September 16, 2025, Ned Fulmer said he and his wife, Ariel, are separated. People confirmed the news in an evening report that followed morning coverage of his return to public life. The outlet said the two continue to co-parent their children and will address the past in his new show.

Earlier the same day, Fulmer gave his first interview since 2022. He talked about the infidelity that led to his exit from The Try Guys, the toll on his family, and why he is returning now. He said therapy helped rebuild trust and set stronger boundaries at home and online.

He is launching a podcast called “Rock Bottom.” The first episode, scheduled for September 17, 2025, features a conversation with Ariel. Coverage in Rolling Stone and other outlets also highlighted his plan to keep his family private while he focuses on interviews with people who endured hard moments.

The quick background

Fulmer co-founded The Try Guys in 2014 and left the group in September 2022 after admitting to a consensual relationship with an employee. The remaining members said they could not continue working with him after an internal review. The scandal spread widely across social media and even reached late-night TV.

Timeline at a glance

Date	Event
2022-09-27	The Try Guys say Fulmer is “no longer working” with the company after he admits to a workplace relationship.
2025-09-16 (AM ET)	People publishes Fulmer’s first interview in three years, previewing “Rock Bottom.”
2025-09-16 (PM ET)	People confirms Ned and Ariel are separated, noting they will appear together on his debut episode.
2025-09-17	“Rock Bottom” debut scheduled with Ariel as guest.

What the separation means

The separation reframes the narrative around his return. In the morning interview, Fulmer described a relationship improved by therapy. By evening, People reported the separation, citing a spokesperson. The shift sets clearer personal boundaries as he reenters content creation.

About the new podcast

“Rock Bottom” will feature guests who overcame difficult chapters, including addiction, violence, or public backlash. Fulmer said the show will avoid family storylines. He aims to focus on others’ experiences rather than his private life. Rolling Stone and People both reported the new format and the plan for Ariel to join the first episode.

What to watch for next

Will he keep a low profile on family matters, as promised.
Whether the first episode addresses the 2022 power-imbalance concerns raised by the public.
If he maintains a consistent release cadence without leaning on past Try Guys themes.

Reader checklist

You want the bottom line on the status of his marriage.
You want dates for his new show.
You want a short recap of why he left The Try Guys.
You want credible sources for each claim.
You want to know how this affects future content.

If you checked any box above, you have what you need in the sections here, plus the sources below.

Why it matters

The story is about accountability, power, and parasocial trust. Millions followed Fulmer as a “wife guy.” When actions clashed with that image, the backlash was sharp. His return tests whether an influencer can set tighter boundaries, address past harm, and still rebuild an audience. The separation clarifies that his public work and private life will be separate going forward.

Key context for new readers

The Try Guys started at BuzzFeed in 2014, then spun out as 2nd Try LLC in 2018.
Fulmer left the company in 2022 after admitting to a consensual workplace relationship.
In 2025 he reemerged with “Rock Bottom,” promising stricter privacy around his family.

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