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Love Island<\/em><\/a> fans were shocked when reports surfaced on March 27, 2024, that Vanderpump Rules<\/em><\/a> star Ariana Madix<\/strong><\/a> was set to replace Sarah Hyland<\/strong><\/a> as host of the dating show. The Modern Family<\/em> alum has since clarified her status with the show.<\/p>\n The actress revealed she\u2019s got too much on her plate to return for season 6 of the Peacock hit.<\/p>\n Sarah shared the news in an Instagram Story shortly after the news broke, seeming to hint at first that she was fired, writing, \u201cWell, just got a text,\u201d with a crying while laughing face emoji.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m disappointed the news had to break this way, but it is in fact true that I will not be returning to the island this summer. I have committed to an exciting project that will be announced soon that conflicts directly with the shooting dates for Love Island USA<\/em>,\u201d Sarah wrote in her Story.<\/p>\n She still remains a fan though. \u201cWhile I\u2019m sad I can\u2019t return, I hope to see lots of love this summer<\/a> on Peacock this upcoming season,\u201d Sarah added.<\/p>\n While Sarah said that filming season 6 was not an option due to her scheduling conflict, she didn\u2019t say if she would return for future seasons of the show.<\/p>\n The well-known reality show fan hosted seasons 4 and 5 of the Peacock show. Prior to that, Arielle Vandenberg<\/strong> served as host for the first three seasons.<\/p>\n As of publication, the reality star hasn\u2019t officially confirmed that she\u2019s coming abord as the new host of the show. She\u2019s currently starring on Broadway<\/a> as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago<\/em> but wraps her run in early April 2024.<\/p>\n Ariana revealed during Vanderpump Rules<\/em> season 10 that she was a huge fan of Love Island USA<\/em>. During a discussion with then-boyfriend Tom Sandoval<\/strong> in episode 14, they debated on how to spend more quality time together. Ariana lamented that he didn\u2019t like some of the same things as her, telling Tom, \u201cYou don\u2019t sit there and watch episodes of Love Island<\/em> with me.\u201d<\/p>\n Following her breakup with Tom after his cheating scandal<\/a> with Rachel \u201cRaquel\u201d Leviss<\/strong>, Ariana filmed a cameo on the show<\/a>, appearing on season 5\u2019s episode 8, which aired on July 25, 2023.<\/p>\n She initially teased her appearance in Fiji during a July 8, 2023, TikTok video, mouthing along to the line, \u201cThis week, a hot new bombshell enters the villa.\u201d The caption read, \u201cIslanders: ready to shake things up? Don\u2019t worry, I don\u2019t bite.\u201d<\/p>\nWhy Was Sarah Hyland Replaced by Ariana Madix on \u2018Love Island\u2019?<\/h2>\n
Why Is Sarah Hyland Leaving \u2018Love Island\u2019?<\/h2>\n
Will Sarah Hyland Return to Host Future Seasons of \u2018Love Island\u2019?<\/h2>\n
How Long Has Sarah Hyland Hosted \u2018Love Island\u2019?<\/h2>\n
What Has Ariana Madix Said About Hosting \u2018Love Island\u2019?<\/h2>\n
Has Ariana Madix Appeared on \u2018Love Island\u2019?<\/h2>\n