The Traitors US: Are Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch More Than Just Co-Stars?
The internet is abuzz with speculation about a potential romance between Irish reality star Maura Higgins and her The Traitors US co-star, Rob Rausch. Fans have been enthusiastically “shipping” the pair, drawn to their undeniable chemistry on screen. While neither has officially confirmed a relationship, a flurry of fan-edited clips and Maura’s own playful social media posts have only fuelled the fire.
So, what’s the real story behind the budding connection between the Longford beauty and the American snake wrangler?
Who is Rob Rausch?
Rob Rausch hails from Alabama and is perhaps best known for his appearance on the sixth season of Love Island USA. While he initially appeared in Casa Amour the year prior, it was in season six that he made a more significant impact. During his time on the show, Rob coupled up with Leah Kateb, but their relationship famously ended in a dramatic showdown that has since become etched in Love Island history.
Beyond Love Island, Rob has expanded his television and modelling portfolio. He’s even featured in music videos for female artists, including Nessa Barrett’s “Passenger Princess” and Dasha’s “Like It Like That.” His adventurous profession as a snake wrangler is, of course, something Maura herself might find a source of amusement and witty commentary.
What Have They Said About Their Connection?
Rob has remained relatively tight-lipped regarding the dating rumours, despite his seemingly flirtatious on-screen interactions with Maura. However, the “Irish queen” herself hasn’t been as reserved.
During an appearance on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, Maura was put on the spot about the online speculation. When Andy directly asked, “Maura, the internet wants you and Rob to get together. And?”, she responded with a laugh.
“Yeah, I saw. There are a lot of videos on TikTok at the moment,” she admitted, as the audience cheered. “I mean, you’ll have to watch the show to see if that happened.”
Further fuelling the intrigue, when asked by Page Six who she would most like to sneak away with to the Love Island Hideaway (if The Traitors had a similar concept), Maura confessed, “Probably me and Rob.” She quickly clarified, “Only because we are both from Love Island,” before casting a knowing glance at the camera.
Maura’s Playful “Bathwater” Tease
Maura recently sent fans into a frenzy with a hilarious TikTok video. In the clip, a fellow Traitors star jokes about wanting to “drink Rob’s bathwater because he is such a faithful.”
The model then shared a segment of herself, clad in a pink satin robe with her hair wrapped in a towel, mimicking the idea. She playfully dipped her hand into a bowl of water and clutched her robe, suggesting she might indeed be willing to partake in a sip or two.
Fans overwhelmingly praised the video, with one commenting, “Maura Higgins, you crack me up!” Another added, “Maura don’t ever change – you’re so funny.” A third fan humorously warned, “Maura def drinking it … don’t let Dorinda jump in there,” complete with a laughing emoji. It seems the chemistry between Maura and Rob is not only captivating viewers but also sparking playful banter among the cast and their devoted followers. The possibility of this duo becoming a “power couple” is definitely on the cards!
