L et’s face it: As far as reality TV seasons go, Love Island USA season 7 is kind of a mess. So it shouldn’t come as shock to hear that, since leaving the Villa, Austin Shepard has apologized for his offensive social media posts. But what exactly is he apologizing for, and are fans buying it? Here’s what you need to know.

On Instagram, Austin Shepard, who was recently dumped from the "Love Island" villa after failing to form a lasting connection after five weeks in Fiji, issued an apology for sharing an offensive post on his social media accounts.

Love Island USA's Austin Shepard shared an apology following backlash over a social media post that sparked accusations of racism