Love Island USA host Ariana Madix has opened up about a powerful emotional force that’s helped her navigate personal challenges: female rage. Currently hosting season 7 of Love Island USA, Ariana has found the new chapter in her life freeing after stepping away from Vanderpump Rules and the infamous cheating scandal involving her former partner, Tom Sandoval.
Speaking with Variety, Ariana shared how her emotional journey post-Scandoval brought her to a realization about the power of rage, especially for women. “Women are conditioned not to show our rage,” she explained. “Even other women can be critical of it.” But instead of suppressing that anger, Ariana learned to embrace and harness it. “I’m very inspired by female rage,” she said, describing it as a deeply motivating emotion that has helped her move forward in her career and personal life.
Ariana said that when she sees other women express their anger unapologetically, it often brings her to the verge of tears because it feels both rare and powerful. That expression of emotion is something she’s learned to value, calling it “something you can harness like a dragon.”
How Rage Became Ariana’s Motivator
Following the Scandoval scandal, Ariana found herself at a crossroads. She agreed to return for Vanderpump Rules season 11, feeling an obligation rather than desire to reappear. However, the way that season was edited left her feeling misrepresented. Public reactions added further strain to her mental health.
Despite the negative attention, Ariana has emerged stronger. She has since pursued opportunities beyond the Bravo show, including a run in Chicago on stage and taking over as host of Love Island USA. In this new role, she not only showcases a more empowered version of herself but also aims to uplift the women contestants by encouraging self-expression and confidence—something she had to relearn for herself.
Ariana’s Mission to Uplift Women Through Her Platform
For Ariana, rage is no longer something to fear—it’s something to transform. She believes women should feel empowered to express anger, seeing it as a sign of strength rather than shame. “It’s allowed me so many opportunities,” she noted. “If you really let it course through you.”
Her journey is now one of reclamation—of her voice, her image, and her path. Ariana Madix is not just healing from a scandal; she’s using the pain to fuel her purpose, and Love Island USA has become a stage where she helps others do the same.
From heartbreak to hosting, Ariana is clearly living life on her own terms—and showing others they can, too.
