India, Oct. 31 -- Dean Lewis, the Australian singer-songwriter behind hits such as "Be Alright" and "Waves", has issued a public apology after multiple women shared allegations of inappropriate behavior against the 38-year-old.

Multiple TikTok and Instagram posts stated that he engaged in flirtatious and intimate interactions with fans that left them feeling uncomfortable. Then, in a detailed statement posted on his Instagram account, Lewis acknowledged that over the past decade, he had engaged in text messages and private conversations with adult fans.

He wrote, "I understand why people are angry and disappointed after learning embarrassing details of intimate, private conversations and relationships I've had with consenting adults ove...