Billie Eilish's rumoured boyfriend issues apology
Billie Eilish's rumoured boyfriend Matthew Tyler Vorce has issued a public apology online.
It's after alleged racist and homophobic remarks he made online in the past resurfaced on social media.
WHO COULD’VE SEEN THIS COMING: Billie Eilish’s fans upset with resurfaced homophobic and racist statements allegedly made by Billie’s new boyfriend Matthew Tyler Vorce (29). Billie and Matthew were recently seen together at Disney. pic.twitter.com/BHCePrXkZJ
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According to People Magazine, Billie's fans allegedly found offensive tweets and Facebook posts from him.
It's reported his comments were both racist and homophobic.
Following backlash, he took to Instagram Stories to address the situation.
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As quoted by People, he wrote, 'I want to apologize for the things that I wrote on social media in the past.'
'The language I used was hurtful and irresponsible and I understand how offensive those words are.'
'Whether it was a lyric, a quote or just me being dumb, it does not matter. I am ashamed and deeply sorry that I used them in any context.'
'It is not how I was raised and it is not what I stand for,' he insisted.
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'I shouldn't have used this language in the first place and I won't use it again,' he continued.
'I am so sorry for the hurt I have caused.'
Matthew concluded, 'I take full responsibility and continue to hold myself accountable for my actions.'
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Billie and Matthew
Billie and Matthew were first spotted out together in April.
In photos obtained by Page Six, they were seen walking her pit bull Shark in Santa Barbara.
At one point during the outing, he put his arm around her as she rested her head on his shoulder.
Matthew describes himself as an L.A. actor and writer in his Instagram bio.
However, after rumours of a romance emerged, he made his account private.
What we do know is he follows Billie's mother and her brother on Instagram, and they follow him back.
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Billie and Matthew however, have yet to comment on their relationship.