FRESH VOICE The Voice taps beloved reality TV icon as contestant for new celebrity-based season
A BELOVED reality TV sensation is swapping confessionals for high notes after landing a coveted spot on the newest season of The Voice, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal.
The fan-favorite star has already impressed producers and celebrity coaches alike, proving she’s much more than a reality star.
Carson Daly, here hosting The Voice alongside Season 28 coaches Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg, will be leaving The Voice in Season 31Credit: Getty
Ariana Madix has been tapped to be on Season 31 of The VoiceCredit: Getty
The U.S. Sun has learned that Ariana Madix, 41, has been tapped to be on NBC’s upcoming celebrity edition of The Voice.
The Vanderpump Rules alum and Love Island USA host already made it through the Blind Auditions and will continue competing in the Battle Rounds as production gets underway on the franchise’s landmark 31st season.
“The celebrity contestants are full of some big names but one familiar face fans will be excited to see is Ariana Madix.
“She showed off her vocal chops on Chicago and now is excited for a wider audience to see her talents,” an insider exclusively told The U.S. Sun.
The source confirmed Ariana impressed the coaches during her Blind Audition and they were “shocked” when they turned the famous red chairs to see it was the Bravo star.
While NBC is keeping details tightly under wraps, including which coach selected her, Ariana has already advanced beyond the opening stage of the competition.
The Voice’s Season 31 marks yet another surprising career move for the Bravo alum – who has steadily reinvented herself in the years since the network’s biggest dating scandal catapulted her into mainstream fame.
Before becoming a household name, Ariana had long pursued acting and musical theater, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in theater before relocating to Los Angeles to build a career in music and film.
Although viewers came to know her through Vanderpump Rules, Ariana frequently showcased her passion for performing, appearing in comedy shows, sketch performances and live stage productions throughout her career.
Her biggest musical triumph came in 2024 when she made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago.
Initially cast for a limited engagement, Ariana’s run proved so successful that producers repeatedly extended her performances, earning rave reviews from audiences who praised both her singing and stage presence.
Ariana’s fame skyrocketed in 2023 after the cheating scandal involving then-boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, and then BFF, Rachel Leviss, dominated worldwide headlines.
Ariana Madix shot to worldwide fame after the cheating scandal involving her then-boyfriend, Tom SandovalCredit: Getty
Rachel Leviss, left, pictured with Tom Sandoval and then-BFF Ariana Madix in the midst of the Vanderpump Rules cheating scandalCredit: Getty
The explosive revelation, quickly dubbed “Scandoval” by fans, became one of the biggest moments in reality television history, sparking global media coverage and record-breaking ratings for Vanderpump Rules.
Rather than retreat from the spotlight, Ariana transformed the public support into one of the entertainment industry’s most impressive, and lucrative, comeback stories.
Within months, she finished as runner-up on Dancing with the Stars, landed her Broadway role, published a bestselling cocktail book, starred in multiple national ad campaigns, and signed on as the permanent host of Love Island USA on Peacock.
She also launched the sandwich shop Something About Her alongside longtime friend and former Vanderpump Rules co-star Katie Maloney, while continuing to expand her acting and hosting resume.
Ariana Madix and Amra-Faye Wright during the curtain call as Madix makes her broadway debut as Roxy Hart in the hit musical Chicago on Broadway at The Ambassador Theatre on January 29, 2024 in New York CityCredit: Getty
Ariana Madix with her DWTS partner, Pasha, and host Alfonso RibeiroCredit: Getty
Ariana officially closed the Vanderpump Rules chapter in 2024 after Bravo announced the long-running series would return with an entirely new cast, ending the OG group’s 11-season run.
Her appearance on The Voice comes as NBC prepares to make history with the show’s first-ever all-celebrity competition.
Instead of everyday aspiring singers, Season 31 will feature recognizable stars from television, film, sports and pop culture battling it out for the title.
As The U.S. Sun first exclusively revealed, longtime host Carson Daly quietly exited the series after 15 years and 30 seasons and he will not be hosting Season 31.
Carson Daly has hosted every season of The Voice but will be departing for Season 31Credit: Getty
Keke Palmer speaks onstage during the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 03, 2026 in New Orleans, LouisianaCredit: Getty
His departure marks the end of an era for the singing competition, with actress, singer and television personality, Keke Palmer, stepping in as the new host.
The upcoming season will also feature a new lineup of celebrity coaches, with NBC expected to officially unveil additional details closer to the premiere.
