What is Love Island USA host Ariana Madix’s net worth? Details explored

Love Island USA host Ariana Madix has established herself as a prominent figure in reality television, acting, and modeling. She was first widely known for being on the Bravo series Vanderpump Rules, where not only her work but also the lives of other co-stars were shown.

Throughout her career, Madix has been involved in different TV programs, commercials, and media features that have been her assets professionally. Based on the Celebrity Net Worth estimates, she has made a million dollars over the past years, which brings her net worth to $2 million.

Love Island USA host Ariana Madix's career and net worth

Career and Achievements

Madix’s television career started in 2012 when she became one of the main characters of the second season of Vanderpump Rules. The series is about the daily routines of the employees working in Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants in L.A. She kept her status as a main cast member through the next seasons, and it is said that she was paid about $500,000 per season. 

Besides appearing in a reality television series, Madix has been doing commercials and brand endorsements. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the unreported earnings are $25,000 for an Instagram post, $50,000 for BIC Razors and Uber One commercials, $35,000 for a Bloomingdale’s shopping campaign, $50,000 for public appearances, and $100,000 for a SoFi commercial and photoshoot. 

Furthermore, she made $65,000 for a Lifetime movie, $200,000 for merchandise, and $125,000 - $360,000 for being on Dancing with the Stars. All these sources have helped to increase her total net worth. 

Background and Personal Life

Ariana Madix was born in Melbourne, Florida, to Jim and Tanya Madix in June 1985. She has an older sister, Danielle. Madix was seven when she started riding horses in competitions and also won two national dance championships. 

She finished Eau Gallie High School in 2003 and later received two bachelor's degrees, one in Theatre and one in Broadcast Communication, from Flagler College in 2007. She was a Disney World costumed character while she was studying. 

The power couple on Vanderpump Rules, Madix and Sandoval, were together from 2014 to 2023. His cheating on her with co-star Raquel Leviss was the reason for their breakup. The media has widely covered the incident. Maddix is a property owner as well. She has a house in Valley Village, Los Angeles. 

Madix on Love Island USA

Ariana Madix announced that she would come back for the eighth season after replying to a fan who commented on a TikTok video that the show's producers were intending to "replace" her for Love Island USA season 8. She also hosted the season 7 reunion on Peacock, which aired on August 25, 2025.

Moreover, the following season 2 of Love Island Games, a spin-off revolving around the most loved past contestants of the USA, UK, and Australian seasons, will also be hosted by her. The show’s format centers on challenges, eliminations, recouplings, and competitions that affect the game's progression. 

Madix’s role requires her to interview the contestants, orchestrate the live events, and take part in the media coverage connected with the franchise. She is responsible for managing both the main series and the spin-off, collaborating with producers to direct the flow of episodes, announcing challenges, and recoupling ceremonies. 

All these duties, among others, include her being the face of promotional campaigns, participating in cast introductions, and awarding or announcing during live broadcasts. 

Love Island Games season 2 is set to be released on September 16, 2025.

Stay tuned for more updates.