Ariana Madix makes strong debut as host of Love Island USA (2024)

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Ariana Madix was compared to Khloe Kardashian on Tuesday while earning rave reviews as the new host of Love Island USAon Peaco*ck.

The 38-year-old reality star during one segment of the Peaco*ck show came out in a golden sleeveless gown with front cutouts and also shared a snap of the stunning outfit on Instagram along with jewelry byGemma Azzurro andZynnia Collective.

Ariana did have a resemblance to fellow reality star Khloe, 39, who wore a similar look in April to the premiere of The Kardashians inLos Angeles.

'Girl I thought that was Khloe Kardashian,' a viewer wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Another posted, 'That's not khloe Kardashian?' and another read, 'I thought she was Jhloe Kardashian'.

The Vanderpump Rules star made a bold entrance as the new host for season six as she joined the islanders in Fiji.

'Ariana Madix's strut onto the #LoveIslandUSA villa was iconic! She's a natural!,' a post on X read about her debut.

Ariana broke up with her longtime boyfriend Tom Sandoval, 41, in March 2023 after learning of his affair with her former good friend Rachel 'Raquel Leviss, 29.

'If it's got Ariana madix on it imma support it,' a post on X read in solidarity with her.

Another post on X showed a man pounding the dashboard of a car and the caption read: 'Tom Sandoval after seeing Ariana Madix on Love Island looking absolutely STUNNING while he's rotting from home'.

Ariana after their split appeared on Dancing With The Stars and later performed on Broadway as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.

She showed off her dancing skills at the start of the episode as she danced on a long pier in Fiji.

'I literally always hated Ariana Madix on #PumpRules But LOVE her on Dancing with the stars and now #loveIsland #Loveisland She looks seriously gorgeous tonight. Love all the dance routines!,' a post on X read.

Ariana was backed by the women on the show told her they had her back.

She showed off her acting chops at the end of the episode afterLeah Kateb, 24, of Bell Canyon, California, was left without a partner.

'As you know, it's never good to be single on Love Island,' Ariana gravely said.

She then brightened up and said, 'Unless , of course, someone has arranged for two new smoking hot boys to come to the party.'

Leah broke into a smile as two new guys appeared and the other men looked nervous.

Ariana after her split competed on season 32 of Dancing With The Stars and finished in third place with pro partner Pasha Pashkov.

She and close friend Katie Maloney, 37, recently opened their West Hollywood sandwich shop Something About Her.

After a number of postponements, the two Vanderpump Rules stars were finally able to launch their business venture on May 22.

Their menu includes various sandwiches named after romantic comedy stars like Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, Meg Ryan and Diane Keaton, 78, who recently stopped by the establishment for a bite to eat.

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