LOVE Island bosses have been forced to tell the boys to stop masturbating in the shower, according to a former islander.

It's claimed that producers ordered the lads to take themselves to the toilet instead - the only spot in the villa where there are no cameras.

5 Joe Garratt, who left the villa in week 3, pictured in the shower (there's no suggesting that he's been masturbating in the shower)

The ex islander claimed: "The producers realise that all the boys - and the girls - have needs.

"But some of the boys - who have been in the villa for several weeks - seemed to forget they were living in a shared environment and have been getting a little carried away when it comes to using some of the villa's communal areas.

"One of the islanders got more than they bargained for when they entered the bathroom without their shoes on. They complained to producers who quickly took action.

"The boys have now been told to go about their business in the toilet."

5 Jordan, pictured lathering up a storm in the Love Island shower Credit: ITV

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It comes after axed contestant Elma revealed all the islanders have been masturbating in secret - despite strict rules against it.

Elma revealed: "No masturbation? I'm pretty sure they've all been ramping them out to be honest. I'm not going to lie. They are in there a long time.

"I'm pretty sure, you can't have all of the boys not doing it, in one way or another. You couldn't do that. I couldn't imagine any boys not doing that. They've done it all privately."

5 Michael has set pulses racing with his steamy scenes Credit: ITV

However, she admitted: "There are cameras everywhere, even in the toilet."

Despite masturbation being one of the show's no-nos, there was a suggestion that 20-year-old Sherif Lanre broke that particular rule early on in the series.

It was reported that he was spending too long in the shower and fans accused him of being caught playing with himself in either his bed, the shower, a hot tub or the jacuzzi.

But The Sun on Sunday revealed he was booted off for kicking Molly-Mae in the crotch and calling it a "c*** punt". 5 Tommy also likes to get wild and wild in the villa's outdoor showers Credit: ITV

Love Island producers set certain rules in place that contestants must follow throughout their time on the show.

This list includes no smoking inside the house, pool or garden, no nudity, no masturbating, no unsafe sex, and each star must be in possession of the complete rule book at all times.

They are strict about practising safe sex and give the islanders loads of Love Island branded condoms.

A spokesperson for Love Island denies the claims.

Sherif Lanre exclusively tells The Sun on Sunday why he was booted out of the Love Island villa