Love Island rules: Everything that could get contestants REMOVED from the villa 😱
A number of former Islanders have broken rules!
In news that left Love Island fans in shock during the 2019 series, contestant Sherif Lanre was removed from the show after 'breaking the villa rules.'
Though no further detail was ever really provided from ITV or Sherif around the reason for his removal, a spokesperson for the show explained at the time, "After breaking the villa rules Sherif had conversations with the producers and it was mutually agreed that he would leave the Love Island villa."
Sherif also admitted that, in 'a case of poor judgement' he 'didn't conduct himself in the right way.'
So, what exactly does it take to break Love Island rules?
Here's the guidelines contestants must abide by to stay on the show:
No 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.
No masturbating
No solo sex acts are allowed in the villa, though obviously allowed to get jiggy with their partner.
No nudity
Contestants cannot be naked in front of other islanders, since the villa is technically a public space.
No 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.
No 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.
No 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.
Follow 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.
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