Gordon Apologizes to Belgian Public After Recalling ‘Horrible’ Behavior on K2 zoekt K3
Singer and media personality Gordon has issued a public apology to the people of Belgium following a jarring encounter with his own past. On Monday, April 6, 2026, the star took to Instagram to express deep regret for his conduct during his tenure as a judge on the television program K2 zoekt K3.
The catalyst for the apology came during an appearance on Vandaag Inside on Friday, April 3, 2026, where Gordon was confronted with footage of himself from the show. The clips, dating back to the autumn of 2021—a period that drew significant criticism at the time—left the singer visibly shaken.
“I don’t know what I’m seeing. I’m shocked by it. I wasn’t nice there. That was really a remarkably strange period in my life,” Gordon admitted during the broadcast.
Following the appearance, Gordon expanded on his feelings via social media, reflecting on the importance of accountability and personal growth. In a video posted while taking a walk, he addressed his former behavior and presentation directly.
“I saw footage from Belgium when I was a guest at Vandaag Inside last week,” Gordon wrote. “I want to offer my apologies from this place to the entire Belgian people for my behavior and presentation during K2 zoekt K3. It is never too late to offer apologies, so here it is: I’m sorry that I wasn’t the best version of myself during that period.”
Describing the experience of revisiting the footage as “horrible,” the singer expressed a hope that he might eventually be able to make amends. He added in a caption that being confronted with past images serves as a reminder of life’s less elegant moments, stating, “strength is then to accept your loss and recognize your weaknesses. From the now, you then make the best decisions for the rest of your life.”
The reflection on his past came amidst a characteristically unpredictable appearance on Vandaag Inside, where it was reported that Gordon attempted to smear Johan Derksen with salmon sperm.
This public admission marks a moment of self-reckoning for the artist, highlighting the volatile nature of celebrity personas and the lasting impact of televised behavior. For more details, you can read about how Gordon apologized to the Belgian people for his behavior on K2 zoekt K3, calling it ‘horrible to see back’.
