All Of Ariana Madix's Outfits As Host Of ‘Love Island USA' Season 7
Ariana Madix is the ultimate bombshell as host of Love Island USA Season 7.
Every time the show's host struts into the villa, all eyes are on her with a diverse display of eye-catching outfits.
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Madix has tried a variety of outfits, but one of the looks that caused the most shock was when she went full brunette, leaving Islanders confused as to who had entered the villa.
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Madix hosts Love Island USA with comedian Iaian Stirling narrating the show. The reality dating series features a group of sexy singles on a search for love in a beautiful villa in Fiji. Temptations will rise and drama will ensue as Islanders face brand new couples' challenges, jaw-dropping twists and turns, and even a few surprise guests.
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Love Island USA is produced by ITV America, based on a format owned by Lifted Entertainment and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media Company and distributed by ITV Studios. Executive producers include David George, Adam Sher, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Jordana Hochman, Bernie Schaeffer, James Barker, Blake Garrett, Courtney Rosenthal, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Tom Gould, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster.
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Love Island USA Season 7 streams every night, except Wednesdays, at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT on Peacock.
Scroll through the photo gallery below to see all of Ariana Madix's outfits from Season 7.
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