By Lily Waddell For Mailonline
Published: 18:49 BST, 18 June 2019 | Updated: 18:49 BST, 18 June 2019
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Joe Garratt's 'controlling' behaviour towards Lucie Donlan has garnered 302 complaints to Ofcom from fans and the concern of a domestic charity boss.
Now axed Love Island star Sherif, 20, has weighed in on the controversial subject as he had no qualms pointing out his former co-star needs to 'grow up' in his relationships.
The reality star, who was booted off the show for kicking Molly-Mae in the groin, claimed Joe has a 'youthful' approach to romance by expecting the centre of his girlfriend's world from the moment they start dating.
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'He's got to go on a journey': Love Island's axed star Sherif pointed out Joe needed to 'grow up' as he weighed in on islander's 'controlling behaviour' towards Lucie
However, the outspoken personality was insistent his former co-star's behaviour didn't come from a 'bad place'.
He explained himself: 'In a relationship/girl sense, he's [Joe] got that youthful, "I wanna be all about you" straight away aspect. That's a journey for him to go on.
'It doesn't come from a bad place. People should understand that. I don't think it's a jealousy thing; well, it might be.'
Unbelievable: Joe's (R) 'controlling' behaviour towards Lucie (L) has garnered 302 complaints to Ofcom from fans and the concern of a domestic charity boss
Grow up! Now axed Love Island star Sherif has weighed in on the controversial subject as he had no qualms pointing out his former co-star needs to 'grow up' in his
