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Peloton Scrubs Hudson Williams Videos Amid High School Photo Backlash

Peloton has removed fitness videos featuring actor Hudson Williams following public backlash over a resurfaced high school photograph.

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Peloton has scrubbed video content featuring Hudson Williams from its platform following the emergence of a high school photograph depicting the actor with a swastika drawn on his face. BuzzFeed has also reportedly edited previously published video content related to the actor. Coverage from People.com, TMZ, Entertainment Weekly, and WEHOonline.com highlights that the photograph resurfaced during Pride Month.

TMZ reports that Williams claims he was unaware of the marking on his face when the photo was taken. Simu Liu has publicly defended the actor, describing the reaction as a massive hate campaign. Future developments will depend on whether additional platforms or brands associated with Williams take further action.

Coverage does not yet specify if Peloton will provide a formal statement regarding the removal of the content or the future status of their partnership with the actor.

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Quick answers

Why is Hudson Williams facing backlash?

A high school photograph has resurfaced that shows the actor with a swastika drawn on his face.

What action has Peloton taken?

Peloton has removed videos featuring Hudson Williams from its platform.

What is the actor's response?

According to coverage from TMZ, Williams stated he did not know the swastika was on his face when the photograph was taken.

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Hudson Williams Peloton Simu Liu BuzzFeed Entertainment

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