Ariana Madix Reveals Bombshell Brunette Hair Transformation

A bombshell has entered the ballroom.

Ariana Madix showed off her new brunette hair while returning to Dancing With the Stars for a 20th anniversary special. She previously competed on the show, finishing in third place on season 32 two years ago.

The host of Love Island USA debuted a new chocolate brown hairstyle, a big change from her usual blonde. She styled it with a white three-piece outfit – high-waisted, flowing pants and a button-down shirt left open to reveal a bra top and her toned abs. The entire outfit was coordinated with matching gold and floral details.

Ariana’s recent appearance on Dancing With The Stars follows her sharing details about her workout routine. Fans were curious about how she stays in shape after seeing her incredible physique on Love Island USA.

“It’s weightlifting like every day,” she told TopMob News last month. “It’s cardio most days.”

She explained that even on difficult days, she tries to appear confident and positive – essentially, she puts on a brave face.

The 40-year-old also mentioned she doesn’t follow a strict diet and doesn’t really give or receive much dietary advice.

Ariana explained that she focuses on eating enough protein and fiber. She avoids eating a lot of carbs before bed, but otherwise doesn’t have any strict dietary rules.

The boyfriend of the former Vanderpump Rules star, Daniel Wai, is also her fitness trainer, and he says this actually makes their workouts even better.

Daniel explained to TopMob that training someone you’re dating is different than working with a regular client. However, he said Ariana thrives with that kind of approach, as she’s good at following instructions and isn’t afraid to ask for assistance when she needs it.

Ariana’s recent hairstyle change isn’t unique! Here are other celebrities who have recently switched up their looks…

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards’ daughter documented her attempt to dye her hair at home on TikTok, sharing both the mistakes she made and her excitement with the final look.

She shared that she’d been dreaming about this hairstyle for years and was thrilled to finally have it done.

The country music star decided to ditch her famous blonde hair and return to her natural color. She shared on Instagram in August 2025 that she hadn’t seen her natural hair color since she was around twelve years old, but felt it was time for a change.

I was so surprised to see him without his beard! He hadn’t shaved it in six years, but he did it for Dune: Part Three. Apparently, they needed him clean-shaven to play Duncan Idaho again, and honestly, it was a big moment for all of us fans!

The singer who won American Idol showed off a new, shorter haircut in a promotional video for The Voice in July 2025. She replaced her long, blonde wavy hair with a shorter, darker bob.

The actor debuted a bearded look, which he sports on season two of The Terminal List, in June 2025.

Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe what Finn Wolfhard did! He completely shaved his head! Like, his gorgeous, signature messy hair is gone! He debuted this totally unexpected buzzcut at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo back in May 2025. I nearly fainted when I saw the pictures – it’s so different, but he still looks amazing, obviously!

In April 2025, the Marvel actor known for playing Bucky Barnes debuted a shaved head at the Thunderbolts* premiere in Los Angeles, marking a departure from his character’s long hair.

In March 2025, the “Karma” singer debuted her rainbow mohawk at the GLAAD Media Awards. 

In a TikTok video from March 2025, the model described getting bangs as the ‘worst haircut’ she’d ever had.

In March 2025, Gypsy Rose Blanchard revealed a new, shorter hairstyle. This came over two months after she and her fiancé, Ken Urker, welcomed their daughter, Aurora Urker.

In January 2025, the reality TV star from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, who used to be known for her blonde hair, showed off a new red bob hairstyle on Watch What Happens Live.

In September 2024, the model showed off a lighter hair color, just a month after welcoming her and Justin Bieber’s first child, a son named Jack Blues Bieber.

Lily Collins, known for her role in Emily in Paris, revealed a striking new look at the premiere of her latest film, MAXXXINE, in June 2024.

Lily shared with Vogue that changing her hair helps her express different parts of herself, and she enjoys experimenting with new looks. She described her latest cut and color as both bolder and more freeing, feeling like a truer reflection of who she is at this moment.

At the Chanel Artists dinner during the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2024, Katie showed off a new look featuring soft, caramel-colored highlights woven into her brown hair.

The Kardashian star recently changed her hair to a platinum blonde bob after having long hair for a while.

Kylie Jenner playfully asked if anyone was missing her, referencing her nickname ‘king kylie’ in an Instagram post on June 8th. Her sister, Khloé Kardashian, enthusiastically responded, confirming she was indeed missing her!

The former Bravo star debuted a platinum blonde look during 2024 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture.

In May 2024, actress Alexandra Daddario, known for her role in May December, showed off a new, shorter haircut – a bob that falls just at her shoulders – while at a Bulgari event in Rome.

In May 2024, the actress debuted a new bob haircut that many fans noticed looked similar to a style she wore while playing Mary Camden on the 1990s TV show 7th Heaven.

In May 2024, the actress known for her role in Transformers went back to her natural dark brown hair, sporting a stylish bob haircut. This came just after she’d dyed her hair blue, playfully calling it the start of her “Jedi era.”

Dannielynn Birkhead, the 17-year-old daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith, showed off a fresh, shoulder-length haircut while attending the 2024 Kentucky Derby with her father, Larry Birkhead.

The singer debuted a lighter, shorter ‘do in April 2024.

The Fashion Police alum debuted a blonde bombshell hair transformation May 8.

Back to blonde: Kim debuted a new platinum ‘do in April 2024.

Rihanna, who founded Fenty Beauty, showed off a new bright blonde hairstyle on April 17th while celebrating her latest collaboration between Fenty and Puma in London.

The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4.

Megan Fox, known for her role in Jennifer’s Body, recently changed her hair color from bright pink to a softer baby blue, and showed off the new style on April 2nd.

Just weeks after getting a long bob haircut, Zendaya showed off a new honey blonde color at the premiere of her movie, Challengers, on March 26th.

The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25.

On March 18th, the actress known for her role in Mean Girls changed her hair from blonde to a dark brown color.

The Selling Sunset star showed off a striking new blonde hairstyle on March 16, looking almost like a different person.

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