The bombshells are heading back to the villa!
Love Island continues to secure its solid place in pop culture as fans dive into all of the drama, shenanigans, and fallouts that made season 8 so memorable.
Thankfully, this season isn't over just yet as the highly-anticipated reunion is about to premiere on Peacock. The contestants will come back together on one stage as Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen ask the juiciest questions that fans need answered.
"We are going to be covering so many topics! The islanders left Fiji in July. We have had a lot of time pass with a lot that's gone on that hasn't really come out. Where are they in their relationships? Where are they in their friendships? Some of that is going to be very surprising," Madix tells Out.
Naturally, fans are hoping to see all of the 'girth check' discourse to be mentioned in the Love Island reunion as 2 of the show's breakout stars, Zach and Bryce, depicted an adorable bromance throughout the season.
"I love seeing guys be able to be affectionate with each other. It's normal for us to be affectionate with our friends! It's very masculine to be able to express emotions. I loved seeing the bromance of it all."
Love Island has received critical acclaim for pushing the boundaries on sex-positivity on a mainstream reality show. As the islanders try to find their perfect match, it's a given that fans will see them kissing, grinding, and participating in intimate challenges.
"The pearl-clutching does not have a place in the Love Island world. I hope that we can continue to support this sex-positive mindset. It's an important part of dating. It's an important part of relationships. You're going to have feelings of lust towards that person! I think that's healthy. I don't think that should be discouraged. It's part of life."
The only thing missing on Love Island? More queer people! As a bisexual woman herself, Madix wants to see more LGBTQ+ representation in the villa.
"Queer people are part of life! I'm in full support of that. Maybe it'll happen!"
The Love Island reunion airs Monday on Peacock. To see the full interview with Ariana Madix, check out the video at the top of the page.
