Controversial Peloton Husband Defends The Ad Amid Backlash
The Peloton husband is speaking out.
On Monday, Sean Hunter, who played the husband in the controversial Peloton holiday commercial, shared his thoughts on the ad and opened up about the backlash he's received.
In the infamous commercial, Hunter's character surprises his wife, played by Monica Ruiz, with a Peloton bike for the holidays.
After opening his gift, Ruiz documents her year-long progress using the bike, ending with their family reliving her journey at their next Christmas.
Quickly following its release, upset viewers condemned the brand on social media for the commercial's sexist and misogynistic narrative.
Recounting his experience filming the commercial...