Tommy Paul influencer girlfriend topless in Australia

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It looks like Tommy Paul, an influencer and Instagram star, found himself in a bit of hot water recently.

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The 22-year-old was vacationing in Australia with his girlfriend, and the two of them decided to take a topless dip in the ocean.

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The couple were staying at a beach resort in Cairns, and while they were swimming, they were spotted by some other guests.

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The photos quickly spread across social media and sparked a huge backlash,

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with many people pointing out that it was inappropriate for them to be topless in public.

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Paul responded to the backlash by posting an apology on his Instagram account.

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In it, he explained that he and his girlfriend had no intention of offending anyone,

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and that they had simply been enjoying the sunshine and the ocean.

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He also expressed regret for not being more mindful of how their actions would be perceived.

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