Toronto Mayor Kicked Out of Office for Corruption. (VIDEO)

"A contrite Rob Ford finally apologized Tuesday to those who don't like the way he handled his conflict of interest situation, but said he would fight to stay on as mayor.

Ford also said his appeal of a judge's decision to boot him from office should not be construed as criticism of the courts, although he had previously blamed a left-wing conspiracy for his ouster.

"Looking back, maybe, I could have expressed myself in a different way," Ford said in a prepared statement.

"To everyone who believes I should have done this differently, I sincerely apologize."*