Love Island USA is, finally, good TV.
For its sixth season, Love Island USA dumped host Sarah Hyland for the Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix. The change is insignificant; Ariana is a great host, but Sarah was too. Frankly, it’s not that hard a gig. What’s different is the ethos of the series. Love Island USA has been Bravo-fied.
The American spinoff of the U.K. dating show has been dogged by a lack of fan engagement. Past seasons provided few if any dependable characters, and drama remained mundane. Love Island USA needed a shot of adrenaline to push it forward; NBC seems to have found that boost in Vanderpump-ing it.
