Fans are finally getting answers about the romantic life of the breakout The Traitors star. While many suspected a spark with his Irish co-star, the truth about Rob Rausch's girlfriend seems to lie somewhere completely different. Here is everything we know about the mystery woman from Kansas City and why the Maura Higgins rumours have finally cooled down.
The Traitors winner has confirmed he is off the market, sharing a rare glimpse into his romantic life during a candid chat. Supporters of the Love Island USA personality have expressed their disappointment over the update, taking to various social platforms to share their reactions.
The Reveal
The 27-year-old clarified his relationship status during a candid discussion with The Cut. Throughout the interview, Rob addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding his private life to set the record straight.
The snake wrangler from Alabama originally debuted on 'Love Island' as a bombshell during the Casa Amor twist. Although he failed to secure a place in the main villa during that initial run, his popularity with the public ensured his return as a primary contestant the next year.
During that period, Rob was caught in a notorious romantic entanglement involving his first partner, Leah Kateb and newcomer Andrea Carmona. While he is no longer dating either of his former castmates, he confirmed in the discussion that he is currently in a relationship.
The Maura Higgins Connection
Although his time in the 'Love Island USA' villa ended without a partner, his fellow cast members on the popular Peacock series have been championing a romance with Irish star Maura Higgins. Dorinda Medley shared her thoughts with Page Six, remarking that the pair 'must procreate' because their children would be 'smart, beautiful, athletic.'
She went on to joke that it is an 'obligation to the world' and suggested that if society were to collapse, their offspring are 'what we want to put on ice for the future generations.'
Regarding whether they became 'a thing,' Maura teased that fans would 'have to watch the show to see if that happens.' However, while her comments kept fans guessing, it has finally been confirmed that Rob does have a girlfriend.
The Secret Identity
Rob shared with The Cut that he is in the process of constructing a house in his hometown of Florence, Alabama. The property is situated near his family home and features an open design with ample natural light. Alongside managing the build, he has been spending time on woodworking projects with his girlfriend.
While the magazine notes that he is keeping her name private, several online gossip sources have started sharing specific details about his new partner.
The Social Media Clues
According to reports from the TikTok account 'Bravo Breaking News by Kim,' the woman in question is an esthetician from Kansas City named Chloe. The creator shared that she is approximately 21 or 22 years old.
The creator also noted that Chloe was featured in a post on Lily Rausch's TikTok account. In the video, shared before the series premiered, family members were filmed guessing whether Rob would be a 'Traitor or a Faithful.'
DeuxMoi was the first to circulate rumours regarding the reality star's potential partner. A follower of the well-known gossip account submitted a photo showing the contestant's back, with a woman whose face was obscured, and a caption reading, 'Rob Rausch and a new girl in KC.'
A Devastated Fanbase
Rob refrained from sharing additional details regarding his relationship status with The Cut, but the mere knowledge that he is taken was enough to leave his followers devastated. On a 'Love Island' Reddit thread, a user posted the interview snippet with the caption: 'ROB GF CONFIRMED.'
'I just hope people will be normal about this,' one viewer commented.
Another user chimed in: 'They're already not being normal about it.'
'Good move to keep her identity private, hopefully she doesn't get any hate,' a third contributor noted.
A fourth person observed: 'Working on a woodworking project for his gf is so Rob-coded. Good for him.'
'It's me y'all,' one commenter quipped.
'Omg I'm so curious who she is. Is she famous? A normie?' another wondered.
'There could still be a chance. I didn't read anywhere in this article that he intends to keep her for life,' one fan joked.
