Ariana Madix Reveals What It Was Like Filming ‘Love Island’ With Andy Cohen

The previous “Vanderpump Rules” star simply completed internet hosting her second season of the favored actuality relationship present, and hosted her second reunion shortly after. Additionally becoming a member of her on stage, along with the fan-favorite islanders, is Bravo head honcho Andy Cohen.

In a brand new interview, Madix opened up about what it was like working with Cohen in a distinct capability and likewise shared how she felt now that she’s a number, somewhat than a daily forged member, being grilled with robust questions.

The season 7 “Love Island” reunion is not the primary time Madix and Cohen have labored collectively. Through the years, Cohen has hosted a number of “Vanderpump Guidelines” reunions, whereas additionally interacting with Madix on episodes of “Watch What Occurs Reside.”

Though they had been conversant in one another in that regard, Madix advised PEOPLE that working alongside him on “Love Island” as hosts was one thing fully completely different. She mentioned, “I really feel like all through the day I discovered loads from him and his means to take cost.”

And Madix wasn’t solely referring to Cohen gathering the islanders sitting on the reunion couches. “… take cost simply of what was occurring. And I discovered a little bit bit like, ‘Oh, I am allowed to try this,’ which is nice,” she mentioned earlier than admitting, “We had a variety of enjoyable collectively.”

Madix additionally mirrored on her previous reunions, explaining that placing the islanders within the scorching seat generally makes her “really feel unhealthy,” as she’s been there herself. Nonetheless, the veteran actuality star does see a constructive within the robust questions.

In keeping with her, asking the forged tough questions provides them the chance to take possession of their conduct and supply readability to the viewers.

She additionally defined that probably the most difficult questions are questions the viewers additionally desires to know. “So it is their second, their alternative to elucidate how they really feel, how they felt within the second. So it is a robust query and it is a exhausting topic generally, however it’s one thing that permits them to precise extra deeply how they really feel,” she mentioned.

Whereas discussing the “Love Island” season 7 reunion on his radio present, “Andy Cohen Reside,” Cohen echoed Madix’s statements and likewise praised her work ethic, saying spending time together with her was “actually enjoyable.”

“And we actually discovered an amazing rhythm. And once more, I’ve by no means co-hosted something besides New Yr’s Eve with Anderson. However we received into a extremely good rhythm and I simply beloved working together with her,” he continued.

The “Actual Housewives” EP additionally referred to as this system “well-produced,” explaining that the producers and crew members executed the difficult process flawlessly.

“And there weren’t 30 individuals on the market without delay, which might be actually difficult. However you actually noticed and heard from all people, I feel. And all people regarded so good. It was so surreal for me to see all of them ‘trigger I used to be only a fan,” he mentioned.

Peacock launched an official sneak peek of the “Love Island” season 7 reunion late final week, showcasing never-before-seen moments from the present and much more explosive confrontations.

Eradicated forged members, akin to Charlie Georgiou and Hannah Fields, appear desperate to resolve why their fellow islanders voted them off the villa. However that is not the place the drama stops.

Ace Greene and Jeremiah Brown seemingly come head-to-head, whereas Chelley Bissainthe and Olandria Carthen name out Huda Mustafa for insinuating they bullied her on the present.