Ariana Madix is experiencing the excitement of learning that she has received her first Emmy nomination as the host of Love Island USA. After hosting the popular Peacock program for three seasons, Madix has been nominated in the Outstanding Host category. However, she received the news only after everyone in America found out, as she is currently filming the eighth season in Fiji.

In a phone call from Fiji, Madix said, "I was fast asleep. It was 4:30 in the morning here. At that moment, my phone started ringing in my room, and as a person who tends to worry, that was a scary situation." When she answered the phone, she learned that her team was calling to congratulate her, which made her very happy.

After getting over her initial excitement, Madix expressed how much of an honor this nomination is for her. In her nominated category, she is alongside major names in the television world such as RuPaul Charles, Alan Cumming, Kristen Kish, and Jeff Probst. Madix described her joy at seeing her name next to these figures as "really crazy, amazing, and such a beautiful feeling."

Madix emphasized how meaningful this process is for her by saying, "Being nominated is not just an honor, it’s truly a great honor." The Emmy nomination is considered a significant milestone in Madix's career and has been met with great enthusiasm from her fans.