The production crew of the H3 Podcast said it would no longer work with Ethan Klein after Hila Klein wrote on Instagram that he had admitted to an affair lasting more than six months. Variety and the Los Angeles Times reported the break. The crew said the show was going on hiatus while it sorted next steps. It said it stood with Hila.

Hila wrote that what began as a claim of a kiss became an admission of emotional cheating and then of a longer affair, Variety reported. She described betrayal in marriage, parenting, and business. The crew said it was disgusted by Ethan's actions and would not continue with him involved or profiting. Variety said it reached Ethan for comment. He later posted that people should respect his family's privacy, not contact relatives, and that they share the outrage and disappointment.

Ethan and Hila built H3H3 Productions from YouTube starting in 2011 and launched the podcast in late 2016. The show has about 2.5 million YouTube subscribers, Variety said. The pause leaves a large comedy and commentary audience without its usual slate. Outlets did not name or describe the other person in the alleged affair.

Fans flooded social feeds with support for Hila and questions about archived episodes and merch. The crew said it needed time to work through answers. No court filing was reported in the Variety or Los Angeles Times accounts. The business side of H3H3 may take weeks to sort if the split holds.

What we know: Hila Klein alleged a months-long affair. The H3 crew cut ties with Ethan and paused the show. Ethan asked for privacy.
What we don't: Whether the podcast will return under a new structure, and any legal steps either side may take.