Maura Higgins Breaks Silence on Traitors US Romance Speculation
Reality television star Maura Higgins has directly addressed ongoing romance rumours concerning her co-star on the hit show The Traitors US. The speculation has been swirling amongst fans who have detected notable chemistry between the pair during the show's latest season.
Fan Speculation and Public Inquiry
The thirty-five-year-old Love Island alum, who is competing in the fourth season of the Peacock reality series, found herself questioned about her relationship with fellow contestant Rob Rauch, aged twenty-seven. This occurred during a recent appearance on Andy Cohen's popular talk show, Watch What Happens Live. Cohen directly posed the question that has captivated viewers, asking Higgins about the internet's desire for the two to become a couple.
Higgins acknowledged the widespread chatter, stating she had seen numerous videos on the social media platform TikTok. When pressed further by Cohen for her personal thoughts on the matter, the Irish star offered a characteristically coy response. She suggested that fans would simply have to continue watching the programme to discover if any romantic developments had indeed transpired.
Background and On-Screen Dynamics
The pair share a history through the American version of Love Island, where Rob Rauch appeared as a contestant in both 2023 and 2024. Maura Higgins, who first found fame on the UK edition in 2019, began hosting the spin-off show Aftersun from 2024. In the current game of The Traitors US, their roles are directly opposed; Higgins is playing as a Faithful, while Rauch was secretly selected by host Alan Cumming to be one of the Traitors.
Fan interest was notably piqued earlier when Higgins participated in an Instagram question-and-answer session for Page Six. When asked which Traitors US co-star she would take to the iconic Love Island hideaway—a private area for contestants—she promptly named Rob Rauch, citing their shared reality TV background.
Overwhelming Fan Reaction and Support
The public response to their potential pairing has been overwhelmingly positive and vocal across social media platforms. Comments on the aforementioned Instagram post included sentiments such as one user questioning when the pair would confirm a relationship, describing them as "adorable around each other." Another fan expressed a genuine hope for them to get together, while a third simply stated their collective love for the duo as a potential couple.
Furthermore, Maura Higgins has proven to be a standout favourite with viewers of The Traitors US since the season's launch. Fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, have showered her with praise, calling her a "baddie" and celebrating her glamorous appearance and seamless integration with the show's other famous contestants, including several Real Housewives alumni.
Gameplay Ambitions and Casting Reveals
Ahead of the season premiere, Higgins had openly expressed her desire to be cast in the powerful role of a Traitor. She humorously hinted at a ruthless gameplay strategy, stating her hope to "kill everyone one by one" and warning anyone who might challenge her at the roundtable. Ultimately, the coveted Traitor roles were bestowed upon Rob Rauch, alongside fellow celebrities Lisa Rinna and Candiace Dillard Bassett.
As the season continues to unfold on Peacock, audiences will be watching closely to see if the off-screen chemistry between Maura Higgins and Rob Rauch translates into any on-screen romantic developments, or remains a captivating piece of fan speculation.
