Love Island announced that Sherif Lanre has been axed from the show on Tuesday, after just nine days and he was completely edited out of that evening's episode. But fans are concerned that producers' decision to keep the reasons for his departure a secret could be making things worse for him as the rumours circulating on social media, could be worse than what really happened. Yet others commended Love Island for protecting the former Islander, 20, saying that bosses know best and the decision could actually be safeguarding him. 'Are the rumours worse than the truth?' Love Island viewers urged bosses to reveal why Sherif was axed as he was edited out of the show... but others feel decision should be trusted Aside from a brief mention that Sherif would no longer be on Love Island, his did not appear on Tuesday's show at all. And Anna Vakili, a 28-year-old pharmacist barely featured on the show after being coupled up with him up until he left the show. On Tuesday, Sherif apologised for his actions, saying: 'In a case of poor judgement, I broke the villa rules and as a result agreed with the producers that it was best for me to leave the villa. Close: Sherif and Anna had been getting on well and had shared their first kiss together on Sunday, much to the delight of viewers Wondering: Twitter was awash with comments about Sherif's departure with some feeling as though the rumours could be worse than the truth 'I regret that I didn’t conduct myself in the right way and, as a 20-year-old guy, it’s something I know I will take on board and learn from. 'I really enjoyed my time in the villa and look forward to catching up with everyone on the outside.' The spokesperson told MailOnline: 'After breaking the villa rules, Sherif had conversations with the producers and it was mutually agreed that he would leave the Love Island villa.' A Love Island spokesperson declined to specify to MailOnline which rules Sherif broke. No word: The reasons for his departure have not been disclosed by Love Island spokespersons and while his departure from his show will be addressed, the reasons will not Views: Others felt as though Love Island should be trusted to make their decision, given that their primary concern was to safeguard anyone who appears on the show and give aftercare But Twitter was awash with rumours about what could have happened, with theories ranging from smuggling his phone into the villa to using MORSE CODE. On Wednesday, The Sun claimed that Sherif spent hours alone in the shower before being asked to leave. Fans tweeted soon after the episode saying that it seemed unfair that so many rumours were circulating about Sherif when the truth might not be so bad. They wrote: Something to say: Memes were already starting to circulate after Sherif was edited out of the show aside from a brief mention halfway through 'Actually feel sorry for Sherif until they confirm what rules he’s broke he’s got some many rumours going around about him.' 'Care about why Sherif got booted off the island than my chemistry exam #loveisland #GCSEs2019.' 'All I want from today is to find out why Sherif was kicked out. #LoveIsland.' 'Tbh by this point, Sherif and #loveisland would be better off coming out with why he left. The rumours are probably worse than the truth.' All over: Love Island 's Sherif Lanre has broken his silence on his shock Love Island departure, with an apology, admitting he 'didn't conduct himself in the right way' She won't be happy: Anna Vakili, 28, had been coupled up with Sherif but it's unclear which rules he has broken LOVE ISLAND'S TOP RULES... There is no suggestion that Sherif broke any of the following... 1. No smoking inside the house, pool or garden 2. No nudity 3. No masturbating 4. No unsafe sex (condoms must be worn) 5. Contestants who have sex must see a therapist afterwards 6. Each star must be in possession of the complete rule book 'I see the #loveisland aftercare is in full swing this series. 'Letting Sherif get thrown under a bus on Twitter by letting all sorts of rumours fly about instead of just confirming what rule was broken.' Yet others felt as though viewers should trust the producers' judgement on the matter, given that no one knows what truly happens. They wrote: 'Do you think by not explaining what happened with Sherif, #LoveIsland is actually doing what you wanted them to do and putting in some safeguards for contestants following two suicides?' 'I need the tea. What did Sherif do that he has been removed? Anyway I trust the producer. There is nothing to suggest Sherif broke any of the following rules, but according to The Mirror, the top ones include no smoking inside the house, pool and garden. No nudity in front of fellow contestants (even in the shower), no masturbating and no drunken or unsafe sex (condoms must be worn). The site adds: 'Contestants who have sex must see a therapist afterwards (who can provide emergency contraception. 'And each star must be in possession of the complete rule book (and refer to it where necessary).' All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility