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

The previous “Vanderpump Guidelines” star simply completed internet hosting her second season of the favored actuality courting 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 bunch, quite than an everyday solid member, being grilled with powerful questions.

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

Though they have been accustomed to one another in that regard, Madix instructed PEOPLE that working alongside him on “Love Island” as hosts was one thing totally completely different. She mentioned, “I really feel like all through the day I discovered rather a lot from him and his capacity 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 happening. And I discovered a bit bit like, ‘Oh, I am allowed to try this,’ which is nice,” she mentioned earlier than admitting, “We had quite a lot of enjoyable collectively.”

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

In keeping with her, asking the solid troublesome questions offers them the chance to take possession of their habits and supply readability to the viewers.

She additionally defined that essentially the most difficult questions are questions the viewers additionally needs to know. “So it is their second, their alternative to clarify how they really feel, how they felt within the second. So it is a powerful query and it is a exhausting topic typically, however it’s one thing that enables 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 along with her was “actually enjoyable.”

“And we actually discovered an ideal rhythm. And once more, I’ve by no means co-hosted something besides New 12 months’s Eve with Anderson. However we acquired into a extremely good rhythm and I simply cherished working along with her,” he continued.

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

“And there weren’t 30 individuals on the market directly, which might be actually difficult. However you actually noticed and heard from all people, I believe. And all people appeared 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 solid members, equivalent to Charlie Georgiou and Hannah Fields, appear desperate to unravel 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.