Say what you will about Lala Kent, but you’ve gotta give her credit: she lets her thoughts and feelings be known.
29.03.2024 - 17:53 / variety.com
Jaden Thompson Ariana Madix has been upgraded from visiting bombshell to full-on host for “Love Island USA.” The “Vanderpump Rules” star will replace former host Sarah Hyland for the upcoming Season 6, which is set to premiere this summer. The reality series follows a group of young people isolated in a beautiful destination, where they strive to remain part of a couple and potentially win $100,000. Typically set in a tropical locale, previous seasons of “Love Island: USA” included Fiji, California, Las Vegas, and Hawaii.
Hyland (formerly from the sitcom “Modern Family”) hosted Seasons 4 and 5 of “Love Island USA,” taking over in 2022. “Love Island” superfan Madix is known for her role on “Pump Rules” which has been a Bravo mainstay for several years. In fact, it was in this series where Madix’s love for “Love Island” was revealed after her ex, Tom Sandoval, ridiculed her for wanting to stay in and watch endless episodes of the British show together.
Their fallout after a 10-year relationship — due to an affair with co-star Raquel Leviss — eventually spiraled into the cultural touchstone commonly referred to as “Scandoval.” In addition to starring on “Vanderpump Rules,” Madix competed on Season 32 of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside Pasha Pashkov, with whom she finished in third place. Outside of reality television, she recently made her Broadway debut in January, starring as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” “Love Island” originated in the U.K. before branching out internationally.
The first U.S. season aired in 2019, with Arielle Vandenberg serving as host on Seasons 1-3. For its first three seasons, “Love Island USA” was commissioned by CBS; it was subsequently picked up by Peacock.
.Say what you will about Lala Kent, but you’ve gotta give her credit: she lets her thoughts and feelings be known.
Tom Sandoval finally realized he and Rachel Leviss are over for good on this week’s episode of Vanderpump Rules!
Brittany Cartwright is taking aim at her former castmates in the Vanderpump Rules universe!
After these harsh comments, Lala Kent may have burned a bridge with co-star Ariana Madix for good!
Tom Sandoval has some harsh AF words to say about Ariana Madix in an extended scene that was probably too harsh for TV!
Ariana Madix‘s brother Jeremy opened up about a divide between the siblings.
Things between Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval got INTENSE on this week’s Vanderpump Rules!
Is this the real reason for the rift between Ariana Madix and her brother? Hmm…
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Rachel Leviss‘ publicist is speaking out — and she’s got a HOT TAKE on Scandoval!!
Rachel Leviss‘ publicist is speaking out.
Vanderpump Rules has given us some big stars and major drama over the years!
Ariana Madix isn’t the only Vanderpump Rules star to purchase a new home! Lala Kent is now a proud owner of a new place, too! But instead of moving to the Hollywood Hills like her Broadway star pal, she’s joining her other co-stars in… the Valley!
Love Island USA has officially found a new host after Sarah Hyland had to depart the show.
Ariana Madix is heading to Fiji.
A massive bombshell was dropped on this week’s episode of Vanderpump Rules! And the fuse on this one was lit over 10 years ago!
Ariana Madix may be lining up all of her financial ducks, but it sounds like she has trouble on the home front!
Ariana Madix is movin’ on up!
Ariana Madix may finally be moving out of the house she shares with ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval.
Did Lala Kent really get “eviscerated” by Ariana Madix at the Vanderpump Rules reunion?? And is their friendship over forever?! That’s the rumor flying around on social media right now. And Lala is having her say about it before that claim balloons into mega-conspiracy theory territory!!