Beloved Bravo host job might seem like an easy one until you’re given a mic, placed in front of the camera, and tasked with being a moderator. Former star Ariana Madix realized how hard the job actually is when she hosted her first reunion as the new Love Island USA host. For years, Ariana has spent many years on reality television, starring in 11 seasons of Vanderpump Rules.
Though she has extensive experience in being a guest on a reality reunion show, she’s a novice at hosting a show. Being that taking on the role as emcee for Love Island was fresh for her, it gave her a new appreciation for Andy. A lot happened during the Season 6 reunion, with wild moments such as shocking bombshells, and talks of a leaked NSFW video, and more - all of which was much to take in for Ariana.
During an interview with Page Six, Ariana revealed that she had a “newfound appreciation” for Andy after the “intense” reunion. While she did it once, but somehow, Andy is able to do it a dozen times a year. “And he gave me the best advice beforehand,” Ariana explained to the news outlet.
“He just said, ‘Don’t be afraid to go out there and to be you and put your own stamp on it.’” She added: “Obviously, he’s done so many reunions. He’s literally, like, the king of it! So it was really amazing to be able to get some advice from him before doing it.
” Despite having Andy’s advice in her back pocket when Love Island's reunion rolled around, Ariana still had some struggle.