TV personality Ariana Madix, from the Bravo TV series “Vanderpump Rules,” poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. TV personality Ariana Madix, from the Bravo TV series “Vanderpump Rules,” poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. TV personality Ariana Madix, from the Bravo TV series “Vanderpump Rules,” poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
“I love watching how this show is made,” said Madix in a recent Zoom interview. “There’s a crew of maybe 400 people or so that work on the show to make this happen and to turn these episodes around almost in real-time. It is so impressive.” In a Q&A, Madix speaks about “Love Island USA” and future opportunities. Answers are edited for clarity and brevity.AP: As a fan of “Love Island USA,” you’re seeing how the sausage is made by working on the show. What’s that like?
AP: You recently turned 39. If you think about it, your 38th year was really exciting with many opportunities. Do you anticipate this year to be as busy?