Story highlights There was a great deal of reaction on social media to his statement

Some pointed out he never actually said "sorry"

(CNN) For most of his career, Louis C.K. has been known as one of the most self-deprecating comics in the business.

So it should not have been a total shock when the comedian released a lengthy statement of apology Friday following the New York Times story published a day before that included sexual misconduct allegations from five women.

Louis C.K. did what many celebs have not, however, by admitting guilt.

"These stories are true," Louis C.K. said in his statement.