“Love Island USA” is one of the most talked-about reality series in recent memory. Luckily for fans, season seven of the hit Peacock series lived up to the hype left behind by previous installments. Now, host and former “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix is revealing what she learned from Andy Cohen after co-hosting the reunion with him.
Madix spoke to PEOPLE about the upcoming reunion in August 2025. She told the outlet, “I feel like throughout the day I learned a lot from him and his ability to take charge. And not so much necessarily take charge just with the islanders, but take charge just of what was going on. And I learned a little bit like, ‘Oh, I’m allowed to do that,’ which is great.”
She added, “We had a lot of fun together.” The former “Vanderpump Rules” star continued discussing the “Love Island USA” reunion. Madix stated that there are times when she “feels bad” about asking the tough questions.
She continued, “But I also feel like something I remind myself of is that it’s a tough question, but it’s also an opportunity for the islander to give — it’s usually a question that the audience has been asking.”
Madix added, “So it’s their moment, their opportunity to explain how they feel, how they felt in the moment. So it’s a tough question and it’s a hard subject sometimes, but it is something that allows them to express more deeply how they feel.”
Cohen Previously Dished on the ‘Love Island USA’ Reunion
Cohen, who is co-hosting the “Love Island USA” reunion for the first time, took to social media on August 12 to report from the set. He said, “Guys, Love Island reunions are no joke. We are on dinner break.”
He continued discussing co-hosting with Madix, saying, “It is 9:45. We’re going back in there soon. This reunion… It’s good and everybody’s here. I’m having so much fun with Ariana. She’s amazing. And you know what, I like hosting a reunion with her. It’s really fun. So, anyway, daddy needs some coffee or something.”
Madix Recently Revealed If She’s Returning to the Show for Season Eight
The “Love Island USA” season seven reunion will premiere on Peacock on August 25. Recently, Madix confirmed that she will return for the show’s eighth season when it begins next year on the streaming platform.
According to US Weekly, her confirmation of returning came in a TikTok comment. She stated in a reply to a fan, “I’m not leaving. I’ll see you guys really soon.” This came after rumors that she may be departing the series as its host.
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Ariana Madix Reveals What She Learned from ‘Love Island USA’ Reunion Co-Host Andy Cohen