Ariana Madix earns her first Emmy nomination for hosting Peacock’s dating series “Love Island USA.” Multiple outlets report that the television personality is nominated in the category for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program. The nomination comes after Madix joined the ITV America-produced series for Season 6 as its host, taking over from Sarah Hyland and Arielle Vandenberg, who previously presented the show.
In coverage of the news, outlets also include Madix’s personal reaction to the nomination, describing that she expresses excitement and surprise upon learning of the recognition. One report notes that she is hosting the series in Fiji at the time the nomination news surfaced, and she speaks about her response as well as messages from family.
Across the reports, the central points are consistent: Madix receives her first Emmy nomination tied to her role as host of “Love Island USA,” with the nomination reflecting her work on the reality competition program.
