Dean Lewis: Australian singer apologises for inappropriate behaviour with fans, sexts

Australian singer‑songwriter Dean Lewis has issued an emotional public apology after multiple women accused him of inappropriate behaviour on social media.

The 38‑year‑old artist posted a lengthy statement to Instagram on October 30, apologising to those he said he had hurt but insisting that all his relationships were both consensual and legal.

“I understand why people are angry and disappointed after learning embarrassing details of intimate, private conversations and relationships I’ve had with consenting adults over the past decade, but I want to emphasise that none of this is illegal,” he wrote.

“The individuals leading the campaign against me have repeatedly acknowledged this, and I’m hurt by any suggestion that I’ve done things that have crossed into illegality.”

Over recent weeks, women have shared text and voice messages allegedly from Lewis, appearing to show him flirting, sexting, and arranging to meet fans. Some said the interactions left them feeling uncomfortable.

In his statement, Lewis admitted he had made an “incredible mess” and “genuinely hurt” people, acknowledging the need to make changes.

The Waves singer said he had been “flirty with adult women of all different ages” and spoke of the isolation of fame, describing how loneliness often drove him to seek connection.

He called the release of details about his private life “jarring” and an “overdue wake up call.”

“Like anyone who has ever dated, been in a relationship or just sent dumb flirty texts (and yes sometimes sexts), I’ve done and said incredibly stupid, insensitive and embarrassing things that I’m mortified when looking back,” he wrote.

“I don’t fault these individuals for having hard feelings, and I don’t want anyone defending me. From the bottom of my heart, I want to sincerely apologise to those I’ve hurt. This is not only an apology to the women who have spoken up, but those who haven’t and feel hurt by my words or behaviour. I also need to apologise to my family and fans who I’ve gravely disappointed.”

Lewis also said that while some posts about him were misleading, he planned to take accountability and work on himself.

“I am enrolling myself into intense therapy to make better choices and dramatically shift my approach to dating, relationships, and showing greater care to the women in my life,” he wrote.

“Changes will also include a whole new set of rules so there’s never confusion or questions about my intent when I’m engaging with fans or responding to messages in the future.”

He admitted it was “too much to ask for grace and forgiveness at this moment” but said he hoped to “re‑earn the trust” of those he had disappointed.

“I’m going to look after myself for a little bit while I get my head and life in order,” he added.

“With sincere love and regret, Dean.”