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

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.

Important to note that the Love Island USA season 7 reunion is set to take place in NYC on August 25. Hosted by Ariana Madix and Bravo’s very own Andy Cohen, this season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and bombshells will come together to reflect on their time in Fiji.

Jeremiah Brown was eliminated from Love Island USA by his fellow contestants during Sunday night’s episode. Now over 30,000 fans have signed a petition pleading for his return to the dating