Sherif Lanre speaks out again as row with ticked-off Love Island execs deepens

Outspoken Sherif Lanre has gone in again on TV bosses - this time saying they have a vendetta again him.

The Islander has reportedly been banned from appearing on Love Island's reunion show and attending the end-of-series party on Sunday.

The 20-year-old was kicked out of the villa after accidentally kicking co-star and joking it was a "c*** punt".

He soon issued an apology for his comments - but then accused ITV bosses of being "racist" after other contestants were allowed to stay after making similar comments.

They have reportedly told the rugby player that he would not be required because his contractual agreements with the show had ended.

His time in the villa was controversial (Supplied by WENN)

He only lasted just over a week (Supplied by WENN)

Now he has spoken out again and says the big wigs are trying to make his life a misery.

Speaking to the SunOnline on Friday, Sherif said: "They are saying that because my contract has ended I am not required to go.

"But I want to go so I don't see how 'not required' means that I am banned.

"I didn't get a chance to say goodbye when I had to leave and I was looking forward to seeing the friends I made in the villa.

"The reunion would have been my one chance to see some of them this summer. Several of them have said they would see me there. The situation is upsetting."

He won't get to see his old pals this weekend (Matt Frost/ITV/REX)

His problems started with Molly-Mae (ITV/REX)

He added: "I can’t rule out that racism was a factor here. I think there may have been some unconscious racism.

"By that I mean, the producers might not have been aware of what they were doing, but they may have had an inherent bias in their minds that caused them to act against me.

"I think this vendetta against me is coming from people higher up in the company rather than by the producers who know me.

"It feels like they're still punishing me for my initial mistake again or maybe they are punishing me for telling the truth about the incident.

His time in the villa wasn't a total waste (ITV)

"I really can't fathom why they are being so difficult."

A Love Island spokesperson said: "All of the Islanders are treated fairly and in accordance with our duty of care.”

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*Love Island: The Reunion airs Sunday at 9pm on ITV2