Former Love Island contestant Sherif Lanre has broken his silence over his sudden departure from the villa, after he was ejected for 'breaking the rules.'
The chef and semi-professional rugby player's exit was announced on Tuesday, with ITV saying only that he had broken the programme's rules.
He wrote on his Instagram story: "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 #BiggerThingsToCome."
However, he did not say why he had left the show.
He did not appear in last night's episode of the ITV2 programme although his departure was addressed briefly.
Comedian Iain Stirling, who narrates the programme, mentioned him during a voice-over.
He said only: "Earlier, following discussions with the producers, Sherif left the villa. But for the other islanders it's another day in paradise."
Earlier on Tuesday, the sportsman from London had expressed regret, saying he had exercised "poor judgment" on the show.
A statement from Love Island 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."
He entered the villa on the first day and was paired with pharmacist Anna Vakili.
