Following Sherif Lanre's shock removal from the Love Island villaearlier this week, the nation has been left wondering what rule the 20-year-old broke for the consequences to be so extensive.
After returning home to London, Sherif broke his social media silence with a VERY cryptic message on Instagram, and now an insider for the show has revealed why Love Island bosses want to forget about the situation.
Despite a number of theories about Sherif's exit surfacing online, ITV only said, "After breaking the villa rules Sherif had conversations with the producers and it was mutually agreed that he would leave the Love Island villa.”
Now, a Love Island insider has revealed to The Sun that bosses are trying to cover up the exit, in order to avoid another scandal.
They told the publication, "Love Island is a money making machine and ITV aren't taking any chances in adding fuel to the fire by revealing any scandalous details.
"There is extra pressure this year and producers have reminded everyone taking part to be extra careful. All contestants have been told they can speak to anyone at any time if they feel under strain but have also been reminded of the rules they signed up to."
Love Island rules - SLIDER RADIO
1 of 8Swipe through to see all of the Love Island rules....
2 of 8No getting drunk
According to 2017 contestant Kem Cetinay, contestants are allowed one small glass of wine or beer a night with dinner.Being drunk's an absolute no-no, so sex while intoxicated is obviously against the rules too.
3 of 8No masturbating
No solo sex acts are allowed in the villa, though obviously allowed to get jiggy with their partner.
4 of 8No nudity
Contestants cannot be naked in front of other islanders, since the villa is technically a public space.
5 of 8No books, phones or magazines
The islanders are given snazzy phones from their sponsor, Samsung (what else would they get their texts on?); but anyone sneaking their own mobile phone into the villa would risk being removed.Same goes for books and magazines, too.
6 of 8No inappropriate language or behaviour
This could cover homophobic, racist or aggressive language and is quite the broad rule. Inappropriate behaviour is again at producers' discretion, and would include violence and sexual harassment.
7 of 8No discriminating against staff
Any Islanders who are rude to crew could run the risk of being booted off the show, and contestants must NOT take their mic packs off unless instructed to.
8 of 8Follow the rule book
Simple. Contestants must obey the rule book they're provided with; which includes information on safe sex, consent and how to know if you're following the guidelines.
Hmm! 🤔
It comes after Sherif posted on his Instagram Story yesterday, writing, 'Thank you to everyone including my friends and family for the support I've come back to. I appreciate you all and hope I provided some good, positive moments during my time on Love Island and for anyone wondering I'm all good 👊 #ItIsWhatItIs'. [sic]
We just NEED answers! 😬
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