Vanderpump RulesstarAriana Madixis reflecting on her amazing experience hostingLove Island USASeason 6. TheBravostar described her past six weeks hosting the series in Fiji as a summer that “was truly something special.”Love Island USASeason6 Finale aired on August 12, 2025, withSerena PageandKordell Beckhambagging the $100,000 prize.

Ariana Madixexclusively toldPeopleabout her wonderful time-serving as the host of the popular reality dating show. She basked in the continued celebration of the season finale bysharing a post onInstagramon Monday, July 19, 2025, as she thanked the franchise for the lovely work environment she got to be a part of. TheBravoTV starcredited the participants for bringing their wow factor toLove Island USASeason 6. She concluded her thank-you note saying: “I know we are all missing you guys already!”

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Madix, who happens to be aLove Islandsuperfan herself, also detailed how, from the get-go,everything on set felt magical and was brimming with infectious energy. She added her two cents by remarking that getting a more magnified view into the Islanders' conversations throughout the series would’ve been a nice touch. During her time as host, Madixspent the past six weeks in Fiji, getting to know the cast more closely and personally.She now heads back to the US to her other pursuits.

Ariana Madix Is Back As Roxie Hart in Chicago

Ariana Madix is on her way toreprising her coveted role as adulteressRoxie Hartfor a second time around in theTony-winning revival of Broadway musicalChicago. Her initial run in the musical was a raging success, breaking box office records as it was sold out. News of her return to the Broadway stage was exclusively announced byPEOPLEback in May.

Making it big on Broadway was a full-circle moment for the reality TV star,given her background in musical theatreat Flagler College in St. Augustine and her subsequent move to New York City to make it big on the coveted stage. She exclusively toldPEOPLEback in a press call in January:

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“To say this is a fulfillment of a lifelong dream would be an understatement.”

The Vanderpump Rulesstar will take to the stage fromAugust 1, 2024, to Jul 21, 2025, at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City. Madix’s Broadway schedule worked out well due to the planned production hiatus ahead of the upcomingVanderpump RulesSeason 12.

Love Island USASeason 6finale is currently streaming onPeacockalong with previous seasons of the show. TheLove Island USAreunion episode hosted by Ariana Madix will stream onPeacock on Jul 08, 2025.

Love Island

In a stunning villa, a group of attractive singles lives together as they seek love and connections. Contestants must pair up and stay coupled to survive elimination rounds. Along the way, they participate in engaging challenges and games that put their relationships to the test. New islanders are regularly introduced, causing shifts in alliances and romantic interests. Viewers play a crucial role by voting for their favorite couples, with the most popular pair ultimately winning a cash prize and the title of the strongest couple.

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