Taylor Swift’s Sacked Backup Dancer Apologises for Sexist Social Media Posts

This is why we can’t have nice things.

A backup dancer who was booted from Taylor Swift’s Reputation tour has apologised for the string of ugly social media posts that got him fired.

Late last month, the Daily Mail brought to light some sexist Instagram Stories shared by dancer Toshi, who had reportedly been a "close friend" of Swift’s ever since joining her 1989 tour in 2014.

One of those stories mocked the Australian national women’s soccer team, telling them to get "back to the kitchen". He also posted memes that joked about sexual assault.

An apparently "livid" Swift reportedly sacked Toshi ahead of her performance at BBC Radio’s Biggest Weekend at the end of May.

Though Swift has yet to say anything publicly about the matter, Toshi has taken to Instagram to "humbly ask" for forgiveness.

 

A post shared by TOSHI (Yoshi With a T) (@toshiadventures) on Jun 8, 2018 at 12:33pm PDT

"I deeply regret my actions, and I’m heartbroken that I hurt my fans and followers who have encouraged me and have always believed in me," he wrote.

"I am apologetic for my poor judgement and I trust that this lesson will guide me as I venture to grow into a better person every single day."

Photo: Instagram (@toshiadventures)