Rob Raush of ‘The Traitors’ Opens Up on His Role as Season 4’s Heartthrob and Hints at Future Projects with Dylan Efron

With his striking appearance and magnetic charm, Rob Rausch, known for his stint on Love Island USA and expertise in snake wrangling, emerges as the heartthrob of The Traitors season 4. Yet, the 27-year-old from Florence, Alabama, seems to be taking this newfound attention with a grain of salt. Previously captivating audiences in both the fifth and sixth seasons of Love Island USA, Rob is now diving into the thrilling and enigmatic world of The Traitors season 4, where mystery and intrigue reign supreme.

In a recent twist on The Traitors, Rob made headlines by casting his vote to oust fellow Traitor Lisa Rinna, leading to her departure from the castle. Meanwhile, Candiace Dillard Bassett, another Traitor, surprisingly voted against Rob, a move that could sow seeds of doubt among the Faithfuls who have so far placed their trust in him. Until this point, Rob’s charisma and steadfast allegiance to his alliances have been his defining traits, drawing attention and admiration alike.

During a chat with Extra, Rob confessed that the buzz around his looks on The Traitors season 4 is merely “all fun and games.” He reflected, saying, “There was a lot of joking about my good looks. I really didn’t take it that seriously.” His easygoing attitude toward the compliments further cements his status as a fan favorite.

In an interview with Extra, Rob admitted that he thinks that the attention about his good looks on The Traitors season 4 is “all fun and games.” He said, “There was a lot of joking going on about my good looks. I really didn’t take it that seriously.”

The Traitors Fans Have Compared Rob Rausch To Dylan Efron

Some fans have compared Rob to The Traitors season 3 winner Dylan Efron, who also stole hearts with his handsome face and lovable personality. Rob was flattered by this, stating, “I take it as a massive compliment. I think Dylan is a great example of a good young man. He’s very sweet, very kind and thoughtful in the way he speaks.”

Fans would agree with Rob’s comments about Dylan. Not only did he make a strong impression on fans of The Traitors, but he also made it to the finale of Dancing With The Stars season 34 with his professional dance partner, Daniella Karagach, during which they placed fourth.

Rob & Dylan Might Be Hanging Out With Another Traitors Alum Soon

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Rob also weighed in on fans’ comparisons of him to “Boston Rob” Mariano, who competed in The Traitors season 3, and was a heartthrob during his Survivor days. He said, “He’s a cool guy.”

Rob also revealed that he, Boston Rob, and Dylan might be getting together for some snake wrangling very soon. He explained, “[Boston Rob] actually hit me up the other day. Him and Dylan might be doing a snake-catching adventure with me soon, so that’d be cool.”

Although the focus has been on Rob’s good looks during The Traitors season 4, he’s actually been playing a fantastic game, successfully duping the Faithfuls into believing that he’s one of them. No one suspects that he’s a Traitor, and his intelligence and quiet demeanor have helped him to keep his secret. Rob is proving that he’s more than just another pretty face in The Traitors season 4.

Source: Extra

Release Date

January 12, 2023

Network

Peacock

Showrunner

Stephen Lambert