Ariana Madix's 'Love Island Games' guest host stint sparks speculation about potential franchise takeover

Internet slams 'messy' guest host Ariana Madix for calling out 'Love Island Games' star Imani Ayan
Internet accuses Peacock of 'soft launching' Ariana Madix after she takes over 'Love Island Games' as guest host (Instagram/@loveislandusa)
Internet accuses Peacock of 'soft launching' Ariana Madix after she takes over 'Love Island Games' as guest host (Instagram/@loveislandusa)

SUVA, FIJI: 'Vandeprump Rules' star Ariana Madix, who took over 'Love Island Games' as the guest host was witnessed asking some hard-hitting questions to the contestants.

However, this is not the first time that she was spotted in the 'Love Island' franchise.

Since her split with Tom Sandoval following a cheating scandal, Ariana has made appearances on several reality shows.

She made her debut in 'Love Island USA' in Episode 8, and her return to the 'Love Island' franchise has sparked speculation among fans about the possibility of a "soft launch" for the 'Vanderpump Rules' star as a host of the show.

Ariana Madix speculated to be next 'Love Island USA' host (Instagram/@loveislandusa)
Ariana Madix is speculated to be the next 'Love Island USA' host (Instagram/@loveislandusa)

One fan questioned, "Are they soft launching ariana as the permanent host for LIUSA?" Another speculated, "Can Ariana be the new host for love island usa full time??"



 



 

A fan believed, "I feel like Ariana could be the next host of Love Island USA idk." Another speuclated, "Not them slowly Transitioning Ariana to become the new LiUSA host! Right in front of our faces!"



 



 

After Ariana's several appearance, a fan suggested, "Honestly they should fire the #loveislandusa host and hire Ariana … she’s serving!" Another wondered, "Are they trying to replace Sarah Hyland with Ariana? We need a #LoveIslandUSA host whose beauty is on par with Maya Jama. Neither are it."



 

Ariana Madix dubbed 'messy' as she asks 'Love Island Games' star Imani Ayan to stop whispering

Ariana seems to be getting a little too strict with the contestants in 'Love Island Games.' As she entered the villa and was having a talk with the stars, Imani Ayan and Ray Gantt were busy whispering to each other.

Ariana instantly interfered with their conversation as she claimed, "You don’t need to whisper!" She then asked both to share their conversation.

Witnessing Ariana call out Imani made a fan tweet, "Ariana stop being messssyyyy !!!!" Another wrote, "Ariana is so good at this! Why would she say “you don’t need to whisper!” I’m CACKLING." A fan claimed, "Ariana is such a messy host I need her to STAY asking the real questions."



 



 



 


 
 
 
 
 
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Is 'Love Island Games' star Maya Jama OK?

'Love Island Games' fans wonder whether host Maya Jama is doing well amid her departure (Instagram/@mayajama)
'Love Island Games' fans wonder whether host Maya Jama is doing well amid her absence (Instagram/@mayajama)

Maya Jama has been absent from the last two episodes of 'Love Island Games,' raising concerns among fans about her well-being.

According to the Mirror report, the host is currently on vacation and doing well.

Nevertheless, Ariana potentially filling in for Maya in 'Love Island Games' could be a strategic move by the streaming platform to introduce her as the host for upcoming seasons.

'Love Island Games' airs six days a week from Sunday to Friday, at 9 PM ET on Peacock.

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