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Peloton Scrubs Hudson Williams Videos Amid High School Photo Backlash

Actor Hudson Williams’ high school photo resurfaces with a swastika drawn on his face, sparking backlash and platform removals.

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📍 How it ended

Peloton removed all videos featuring Hudson Williams following the resurfaced high school photo controversy, where a swastika was drawn on his face. The story quieted without further updates on his professional status or the platform’s broader response.

Epilogue added 50d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

A 2016 high school photo of actor Hudson Williams, featuring a swastika drawn on his face, has resurfaced online, prompting widespread criticism. The image, taken during Pride Month, has led to calls for accountability, with Peloton removing his workout videos from its platform.

Williams has stated he was unaware of the swastika at the time the photo was taken. Coverage emphasizes the rapid escalation of the backlash, with multiple outlets—including *People*, *Entertainment Weekly*, and *TMZ*—highlighting the controversy.

BuzzFeed has also edited an old video referencing the photo, and co-star Simu Liu has publicly defended Williams against what he described as a ‘massive hate campaign.’ What to watch next: Whether Williams will issue a formal statement addressing the incident, and how other platforms may respond to the backlash. Coverage does not yet specify if the photo originated from a private or public source, or if further images may surface.

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Quick answers

What is the swastika photo of Hudson Williams?

A 2016 high school photo showing Williams with a swastika drawn on his face, which has resurfaced amid backlash.

Why is Peloton removing Hudson Williams’ videos?

Peloton has scrubbed Williams’ workout videos in response to the controversy surrounding the resurfaced photo.

Has Hudson Williams responded to the backlash?

Williams has acknowledged the photo but stated he was unaware of the swastika at the time it was taken.

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Hudson Williams Peloton Swastika controversy Entertainment backlash Pride Month Simu Liu

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