Love Island 2019: 'Hopefuls booted off new series after failing surprise drugs test'

Several Love Island hopefuls have reportedly been axed from the latest series after failing a surprise drugs test. The drastic move comes following the passing of a former The Jeremy Kyle Show guest, as well as the suicides of former Love Island stars Sophie Gradon, 32 and Mike Thallasitis, 26. The feeling was, in the wake of the Jeremy Kyle case, bosses must be whiter than white — they cannot mess with people’s emotions.’ The insider continued to say that the tests used on the show were ‘basic’ and ‘not approved by the ‘British Polygraph ­Association.’ No more: Love Island bosses are reportedly set to axe the infamous lie detector tests from the show in the wake of the recent reality TV deaths Big change: The move comes following the passing of a former The Jeremy Kyle Show guest, as well as the tragic suicides of former Love Island stars Sophie Gradon, 32 and Mike Thalassitis, 26 They added: ‘While nothing is set in stone and ideas change on an almost daily basis, at the moment there are no plans to bring the ­polygraphs back.’ The news comes after Love Island producers have revealed that they intend to show contestant's more intimate moments during the upcoming series of the hit ITV2 show. The feeling was, in the wake of the Jeremy Kyle case, bosses must be whiter than white — they cannot mess with people’s emotions' Staying: However, the ITV2 show will still air sex scenes involving contestants, but 'only when it follows the narrative of the couple's story' According to The Daily Star, ITV chiefs don't want to follow in the footsteps of MTV's Geordie Shore, which is renown for explicit scenes, and want the show to be about entertainment and not sexual encounters. Tragic: Sophie Gradon, who appeared in the 2016 show took her own life in June last year - Mike, who appeared on the 2017 show found dead in woodlands in March Love Island: ITV has revealed key changes to their duty of care processes including enhanced psychological support and social media and financial training following reality star deaths Creative Director ITV Studios Entertainment Richard Cowles said: 'We’re very excited that Love Island is back for another series.