Contestants on the new series of Love Island will be asked to pause all of their social media accounts for the duration of their time on the show.
The measure is part of a new package being unveiled by ITV in an effort to protect the mental welfare of the show's participants.
Although contestants have no access to mobile phones or the internet while they are in the villa, their social media accounts are typically kept going by friends and family.
While many of the contestants get a significant increase in their followings, they can also come in for a fair share of online abuse depending on their antics on screen.
In addition to the social media ban, ITV will give all participations prior training on how to be respectful in relationships, as well as diversity and inclusion training, and they will be required to have sessions with show psychologists.
Dr Paul Litchfield, a workplace wellbeing expert who is advising ITV, said: "The Duty of Care arrangements for Love Island continue to evolve in the light of advances in scientific knowledge and awareness of the pressures young people face in establishing healthy relationships.
"That culture of continuous improvement ensures that Islanders are well placed to benefit from their experience of participating in one of the UK's most popular TV shows."
The new series of Love Island begins on ITV2 and ITVX later this month.
Neil Wilkes
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