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Ariana Madix

Ariana Madix is an American television personality, actress, and businesswoman best known for appearing on Bravo’s *Vanderpump Rules*.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Ariana Madix is an American television personality, actress, and businesswoman best known for Bravo’s *Vanderpump Rules*. She later competed on *Dancing with the Stars*, made her Broadway debut, and became host of *Love Island USA*.

What it is

Madix first gained wide recognition through the reality series *Vanderpump Rules*, where her long-term relationship with Tom Sandoval was a central storyline. The public fallout from their 2023 breakup — dubbed “Scandoval” — became a major pop culture moment.

Why it matters

After leaving *Vanderpump Rules*, Madix expanded into other entertainment work: she finished third on *Dancing with the Stars* in 2023, made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in *Chicago* in 2024, and became the permanent host of *Love Island USA* that same year.

Key details

Born June 24, 1985, in Melbourne, Florida, Madix is 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) tall. Her career spans reality TV, live performance, and hosting. Reliable net worth figures are not consistently published in authoritative sources.

In short

  • Best known for *Vanderpump Rules* and the “Scandoval” storyline.
  • Finished third on *Dancing with the Stars* season 32 (2023).
  • Made Broadway debut in *Chicago* (2024) and hosts *Love Island USA*.
  • Born June 24, 1985, in Melbourne, Florida.
Canadian angle

Madix is relevant to Canadian readers through the international reach of Bravo and Peacock reality television, as well as media coverage of *Vanderpump Rules*, *Dancing with the Stars*, and *Love Island USA*.

Quick questions

Who is Ariana Madix?
An American television personality, actress, and host best known for *Vanderpump Rules* and *Love Island USA*.
What happened with Tom Sandoval?
They ended their relationship in 2023 after his affair with cast member Rachel Leviss became public; the scandal was widely called “Scandoval.”
Has she been on Broadway?
Yes, she made her Broadway debut in 2024 playing Roxie Hart in *Chicago*.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Madix
    Supports: Birth date, career overview, *Vanderpump Rules*, *Dancing with the Stars*, Broadway debut, and *Love Island USA* hosting.
  2. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/ariana-madix/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, age, *Vanderpump Rules* background, and *Dancing with the Stars* appearance.
  3. Bravo TV — https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/who-is-ariana-madix
    Supports: Career background, relationship with Tom Sandoval, and post-breakup public profile.
  4. The Cincinnati Enquirer — https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/television/2026/06/02/facts-about-love-island-host-ariana-madix-age-relationships-more/90375836007/
    Supports: Age, *Vanderpump Rules* history, Sandoval scandal, and *Dancing with the Stars* placement.
  5. People — https://www.people.com/ariana-madix-8411376
    Supports: Confirmation as host of *Love Island USA*.
  6. People — https://www.people.com/people-stylewatch-ariana-madix-spring-2025-11683775
    Supports: Broadway debut in *Chicago* and post-*Dancing with the Stars* career developments.