Justin Timberlake decided to drag his alleged inappropriate behavior back into the spotlight again with an apology — but people aren't buying it.

In case you missed the first round of news, Justin was caught holding hands with his co-star, Alisha Wainwright, on Nov. 21. Photos of the two apparently canoodling in at a New Orleans party went viral as people assumed JT had cheated on his wife, Jessica Biel.

The furor had mostly died down by this week — but for some reason, Justin decided to release an apology on Instagram:

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A post shared by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) on Dec 4, 2019 at 5:05pm PST

In the apology, he wrote:

A few weeks ago I displayed a strong lapse in judgement — but let me be clear — nothing happened between me and my costar. I drank way too much that night and I regret my behavior . I should have known better. This is not the example I want to set for my son. I apologize to my amazing wife and family for putting them through such an embarrassing situation, and I am focused on being the best husband and father I can be. This was not that. I am incredibly proud to be working on Palmer. Looking forward to continuing to make this movie and excited for people to see it.

Some celebrities left messages of support under the post.

But fans and followers are ripping the statement to shreds.

Some called him out for blaming the "rumors" and not his own actions.

Others are baffled as to why he'd bring this story back out into the spotlight when it seemed to be over and done.

And many are taking issue with a man who's nearly 40 years old blaming alcohol for his actions.

Love how 38 year old @jtimberlake , blames alcohol for his recent cheating behaviour .

So that’s a 38 year old , apparent grown man, blaming alcohol for behaving like a total and utter twat .

You needed to grow up 20 years ago . Tick tock, tick tock.
— DmB (@MrDmB78) December 5, 2019

Britney Spears fans are having a field day.

One of the best things Britney Spears ever did was cheat on Justin Timberlake’s lame ass . pic.twitter.com/LpZg0BolEa
— jess (@jessTHEmess1992) December 5, 2019

After all, Justin waged a years-long campaign against Britney because she allegedly cheated on him back in the day.

The songs "Cry Me a River" and "What Goes Around" were allegedly about our girl.

Wouldn't it be some shit if after the way Justin Timberlake dragged Britney publicly for cheating, he is now doing the same shit to his wife/mother of his child? What goes around comes around?? Cry me a river?? He had a part in her mental breakdown and now he can see how it feels pic.twitter.com/lPWNJsmrUo
— Stephanie K (@stephpage11) December 4, 2019

But the cherry on top of this bull sh*t sundae has to be the fact that Justin plugged his upcoming movie at the end of the apology.

Justin Timberlake and that fake ass apology on his IG lmfaooo whew and he had the balls to plug his movie at the end.... pic.twitter.com/kIWOG1sjxk
— lacey (@__mrswrigs) December 5, 2019

So will Justin bounce back from this?

It's tough to tell. But judging from the way he slithered out of the Super Bowl nipple-gate drama unscathed, we'd say he'll manage.

Justin Timberlake is trash. Always has been. Treated Britney Spears and Janet Jackson like shit. Fuck this man and his marriage. WhAt GoEs aRoUnD cOmEs ArOuNd. Also, cRy mE a RiVeR
— Weiland (@abbeymathers) December 5, 2019

People are rejecting Justin Timberlake's apology for holding hands with co-star.