Fairly casual viewer - haven't watched the Try Guys in at least 6 months now - but He was my favourite too. I've always been a predictable person - I'm a STEM grad, totally the kind of person that would struggle with being creative in Without a Recipe challenges (and would much rather go with my own tried-and-tested recipes), and have always been the most 'grown-up' in my friend groups. I'm competitive though I hate to admit it, and I admired his analytical spirit.

I don't feel stupid at all for having liked him. I'm willing to believe he genuinely started out as that frat boy who found The One early on, but lost his path along the way. We as the audience were always meant to fall for the "family guy" persona he portrayed - this just goes to show how little social media can be trusted in accurately representing someone.

Also, I have no regrets introducing the Try Guys to my partner. We've gotten so many hours of laughter and joy from their content. Even when I felt like I was outgrowing their content, she remained subscribed and continued to enjoy their content.

That being said, I'm someone who doesn't adapt well to change and tends to stop watching shows entirely when there are major changes to the core cast. The saddest part for me is losing the Try Guys as one of my happy Internet spaces.

Hindsight is 20/20 and those who're saying they always disliked Ned are failing to appreciate that he did bring something to the show, at least for some viewers. We're allowed to mourn the shattered image and expectations of someone we had at least felt positively about.

For those feeling bad about not having seen it coming (which should be most of us!): It absolutely shouldn't be on viewers to have to dissect online personalities and their personal lives. We're meant to watch these things at face value, and something is absolutely wrong with whose who are currently gloating or saying they'd known all along.

Lastly, it hurts to see everyone rushing to publicize the situation, and crucify Ned and Alex. This is a difficult enough situation for everyone. There's no need to add fuel to the fire. Ned and Alex fucked up, that's for sure - and while this may sound trite, the only productive thing to do is to allow them space and kindness and the opportunity to grow as people and move on from this. The real-life consequences of their poor decisions are far-reaching and catastrophic as is.

I hope that Ariel is able to figure out what she feels is best for her and the children. I hope that is able to pick himself up from this broken engagement. I hope that Ned and Alex are able to do some painful soul-searching and come out of this experience as better people. Let's hope everyone in this messy equation is able to find peace and healing.