Ariana Madix’s summer of love is officially coming to an end. The Vanderpump Rules cast member has been in Fiji hosting Love Island USA Season 6 since early June. But, all good things (and dream jobs) must come to an end, including this season of the Peaock series.
Goodbyes are hard and Ariana knows this to be true. The Something About Her co-owner took to her Instagram Story this week, where she shared all of her favorite parts of hosting thus far — and what she will miss the most about being in Fiji.
What are Ariana Madix’s Love Island USA Season 6 favorite moments?
Ariana listed out all of her favorite moments that took place over the past month of filming in a post shared to her Instagram Story. Night one definitely made an impression on her: “From the fire dancers, to the insane Icebreakers Challenge, I knew immediately that we were in for an amazing ride!” she wrote.
She was also a huge fan of how funny the Season 6 cast was, how shocking the post-Casa Amour re-coupling was, and how “inspiring” the friendships among the girl cast members were to see. “Thank you, Islanders of Season 6, for letting me get to know you over this summer,” Ariana finished her highlights. “It’s been an absolute honor to be a part of your Love Island journey. I’ll never forget it.”
Another highlight for Ariana has been the Fiji sunsets, which she has captured on her Instagram Story: “The way I’m going to miss these,” Ariana wrote over a snapshot of one of her final sunsets.
When does the Love Island USA finale air?
The Love Island USA Season 6 finale drops on Sunday, July 21 on Peacock.
Needless to say, these final days of filming have been bittersweet for her. “Headed to the last Aftersun,” Ariana wrote over one video to her Instagram Story about filming the after show. “Hard to believe it’s almost the end.”
What’s next for Ariana Madix after Love Island USA Season 6?
After leaving the island, Ariana is headed to New York City where she will reprise her role as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s Chicago from Thursday, August 1 to Tuesday, August 27. Ariana previously performed the role in early 2024.
And when she heads back to her home in Los Angeles, Ariana has her sandwich shop, Something About Her, which she co-owns with VPR cast member Katie Maloney. Katie has been holding down the fort at Something About Her while Ariana has been filming in Fiji. Although communicating with one another had been difficult with the time difference, it’s about to get a lot easier once they’re in the same country.
“We have a manager, and we have staff,” Katie explained during an appearance on the Not Skinny but Not Fat podcast in early July. “I go almost every day.”
