Did his apology truly feel sincere to you??
Also, even if sincere, is an apology enough? Does it wipe the slate clean?
I think with Mr. Doyel, its bigger because of his track record. He goes at others for a variety of social issues without reservation. He's been brutal to others and as such, is not a fan favorite. Had his methods been different with his treatment of people, perhaps response to his 2 gaffe's last week would have been different as well.