All you need to know about Ariana Madix, host of Love Island USA
The 40-year-old reality TV star was in a long-term relationship with her Vanderpump Rules co-star Tom Sandoval – until he cheated on her with her close friend
The show has become a pop-culture sensation since the original UK version first aired in 2015. Clips of contestants back-stabbing their partners, awkward dates and hilarious exchanges go viral on the internet every year.
While the islanders change every year, host Ariana Madix has been a constant on the US show since she became its permanent frontwoman in 2024. She previously starred in Bravo’s reality TV series, Vanderpump Rules.
As we gear up for the latest season of Love Island USA, here’s everything you need to know about host Ariana Madix.
What is Ariana Madix’s background?
Madix was born in 1985 and grew up in Florida. Her father, who died in 2013, was a roofing contractor while her mother is a project manager mostly working with space-related companies.
“We weren’t rich by any means, but we certainly had the best that they could have given,” Madix told Glamour about her upbringing.
She was six when she was enrolled into horse riding and theatre classes. At school, she was a high-achieving student, excelling at maths and science.