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Ariana Madix Is Scrubbing Back In for 'St. Denis Medical' Season 3

The 'Love Island USA' host will reprise her guest role as cardiac surgeon Dr. Brooke Emerson in multiple episodes of the NBC mockumentary.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 1 min read

Ariana Madix is not ready to hang up her surgical scrubs just yet. The television personality turned primetime actress is officially returning to the fictional hospital halls of NBC’s comedy *St. Denis Medical* for its upcoming third season. According to an exclusive report from Deadline, the Emmy-nominated *Love Island USA* host has officially signed on to reprise her featured role in the workplace mockumentary. Her return guarantees that fans of the network sitcom will get another dosage of her character when the show returns with new episodes. ## Is Ariana Madix returning to St Denis Medical season 3 Madix is scheduled to appear as a guest star in at least three episodes during the comedy's third season. The multi-episode arc gives the popular star plenty of screen time to dive back into the fast-paced, high-stress environment of the fictional medical facility. Her expanded presence in Season 3 marks another notable victory for Madix, who continues to build out her acting résumé alongside her major reality TV and hosting commitments. ## What character does Ariana Madix play on St Denis Medical In the NBC series, Madix portrays Dr. Brooke Emerson, a brilliant cardiac surgeon who has a complicated personal history at the hospital. Her character is the ex-girlfriend of Bruce, played by series star Josh Lawson. That shared romantic history provides plenty of built-in workplace friction whenever Dr. Emerson and Bruce cross paths in the hospital corridors. Her character’s sharp intelligence and past romantic ties with Lawson’s character made her a standout addition to the show’s ensemble cast. With at least three brand-new episodes on the horizon for Season 3, viewers can prepare for even more awkward run-ins and medical drama. Madix's return underlines her impressive momentum as she continues to make her mark on scripted network television.

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What character does Ariana Madix play in St. Denis Medical?
Ariana Madix plays Dr. Brooke Emerson, a cardiac surgeon and former girlfriend of Josh Lawson’s character, Bruce.
How many episodes of St. Denis Medical Season 3 will Ariana Madix be in?
Madix is slated to guest star in at least three episodes of the upcoming third season.