A hot new bombshell has entered the villa.
After being announced as the new host of “Love Island USA,” Ariana Madix, 38, made her debut — and a major style statement — on Peacock’s reality dating show Tuesday night.
The “Vanderpump Rules” star appeared onscreen rocking a body-hugging metallic gown from Di Petsa, a celeb-approved brand that’s known for its wet-looking designs.
Ariana Madix, 38, made her debut as the new host of “Love Island USA” wearing a gold dress. Ben Symons/Peacock
The wet-looking design was from celeb-loved brand Di Petsa. Ben Symons/Peacock
The piece included a plunging neckline with a cutout in the middle, and featured a handful of beaded details and a pendant that hung by her bellybutton.
Madix and her stylist, Emily Men, clearly chose to lean into the mermaid vibes for the show’s Season 6 premiere, adding coordinating gold heels from Alexandre Birman and sparkling jewels from Simon G. and Gemma Azzuro.
The reality star kept the theme going with her glam, opting for bronzed makeup and beach waves.
The reality star leaned into the mermaid vibes for the night, opting for bronzed makeup. arianamadix/Instagram
She also wore her long hair in beachy waves. arianamadix/Instagram
Taking to Instagram, Madix shared a photo of her outfit and shouted out previous “Love Island” hosts, which includes actress Sarah Hyland, who held the gig before her.
“to follow in the slo-mo footsteps of such iconic women to host my favorite show is beyond an honor,” Madix captioned the post. “thank you for welcoming me to the love island family! @loveislandusa season 6 premieres NOW on @peacock!!”
Fellow “Vanderpump Rules” cast members and alums showed support for their pal, with James Kennedy writing “HERE WE GOOOOO!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 @loveisland @peacock 👏” while Kristen Doute joked “i wanna be on you. i mean, hi gorgeous 💛💫✨”
“A Golden Goddess! 💫” commented Scheana Shay, who is currently on rocky terms with Madix after the Season 11 reunion, to which the latter responded “good as gold vibes!” referencing the former’s song.
Madix took over for actrres Sarah Hyland, who served as the previous host of “Love Island USA.” Ben Symons/Peacock
The “Vanderpump Rules” star is known for her bold fashion choices, including her red revenge dress from the Bravo show’s season 10 reunion. Bravo
It’s likely the fashion hits will keep coming all season long, especially given Madix’s style history.
The “Chicago” star famously went viral with her red, cutout revenge dress from the “Pump Rules” Season 10 reunion and, since then, has sported plenty of breathtaking looks, from sheer styles to pink lace designs.
New episodes of “Love Island USA” will drop on 9 p.m. ET on Peacock every day this week and, afterward, will follow a Thursday through Tuesday schedule until the finale.
