Ashton Kutcher’s Peloton Training Program Reportedly Won’t Be Removed From Platform — Despite His Support Of Convicted Rapist Danny Masterson 

Despite all of the backlash Ashton Kutcher has received for showing support to Danny Masterson during his rape trial, one major company, Peloton, appears to be standing by the actor.

Kutcher’s “Our Future Selves” series from 2022 is still available on the Peloton app and the company does not appear to have any plans to remove it any time soon, RadarOnline reports. The class series allows members to join Kutcher in training for his first-ever marathon with the help of Peloton instructional coaches. It also features interviews with special guests such as Natalie Portman and Chris Paul.

Kutcher teamed up with Peloton to prepare for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, which the actor joined to raise money for Thorn, the anti-sex abuse organization he co-founded in 2009 with his ex-wife Demi Moore. He has since resigned from the organization’s board.

In a press statement announcing the Peloton series, Kutcher said, “Protecting kids from sexual abuse is something I’ve been working on for a decade and much like a marathon we will only reach our goal through dedication, endurance, and discipline.”

Kutcher’s efforts successfully earned over $1 million for Thorn at the time.

Peloton did not immediately respond to Decider’s request for comment.

Kutcher’s Peloton program remains active even though he stepped away from Thorn last week, as first reported by Time. Kutcher resigned after he and his wife Mila Kunis were met with backlash for letters they wrote in support of Masterson ahead of his rape trial sentencing. In Kutcher’s resignation letter, he said asking for leniency for Masterson ahead of his sentencing was an “error in judgement.”

“Victims of sexual abuse have been historically silenced and the character statement I submitted is yet another painful instance of questioning victims who are brave enough to share their experiences,” he wrote in the letter.

Kutcher was pointedly criticized for asking for leniency for Masterson despite his involvement with Thorn. The actor has previously spoken about his passion for the organization’s mission and aiding in saving children from sex trafficking.

“There are three or four kids that in particular, cases that we’re working on still and one of which we’ve been working on for two-and-a-half years, and still haven’t found the kid,” Kutcher told People ahead of the 2022 TCS Marathon.

He added at the time, “I put that kid on the other side of the finish line. I know she’s out there and I want her to know that somebody’s coming for her.”

If you or someone you know needs to reach out about sexual abuse or assault, RAINN is available 24/7 at 800-656-HOPE (4673), or online at RAINN.org.