“Try Guys” star Ned Fulmer built a successful comedy career, but he secretly battled multiple sclerosis behind the scenes. On November 23rd, 2025, Fulmer took to YouTube to share his truth. “I have MS,” Fulmer wrote in the video’s caption. “I was diagnosed in 2013. It’s a debilitating disease that strikes fear in my heart and affects millions of people.”
This is the first time the comedian has spoken publicly about his condition, and he explained why in the video. “It’s been something that I have been afraid to talk about and wanted to keep a secret,” Fulmer admitted. “But I’m trying to be more open about myself, and hopefully my story can help other people.” The former host challenged himself to walk as far as possible without stopping to help spread awareness about MS. For every 10 miles he walked, Fulmer planned to donate $100 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and invited viewers to join his fundraising efforts.
Fulmer’s Early Journey with MS was Truly Harrowing
GettyFulmer’s introduction to life with MS involved a scary incident. “I noticed one day that my hands felt a little tingly. They were kind of cold, even though it wasn’t cold, and then [I had a] strange sort of dull sensations. And then it spread to, like, my arms and my forearms. And then it lasted all afternoon.” As the unusual sensations progressed, Fulmer sought medical treatment. An MRI revealed lesions in his brain that were markers for MS.
“I was totally in denial,” Fulmer revealed, noting that he went home to see if the symptoms would improve on their own. “But they didn’t. They actually got worse. I remember very vividly waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and collapsing on the floor.” A return to the hospital eventually led to confirmation of his life-changing diagnosis and the start of a long road to disease management.
The Host Uses His Platform to Raise Funds and Awareness
GettyBeing a public figure makes battling a lifelong illness even more challenging. Still, Fulmer is now using his platform to help others and raise awareness about the disease and its treatment options. In the YouTube video, he shared the success he’s had with disease-modifying therapy, which has helped him achieve lasting remission.
“I am very grateful to be in remission, and I am very happy to be making this video,” Fumer said. “And I hope that people like it.” Within a day of posting the video, Fulmer’s “Walk Without Stopping” campaign had already raised nearly $3,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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