Rob Rausch Confirms Relationship Status
Rob Rausch, the reality TV star known for Love Island USA Season 6 and winning The Traitors Season 4, has confirmed he is in a relationship but is keeping his girlfriend's identity private. During The Traitors Season 4 reunion on 26 February 2026, Rausch told host Andy Cohen that the romance was "very fresh" and they had been together for about two months at that time. He later explained to People magazine, "I didn't want her to feel like she was a secret and that I wasn't proud of her. So, I decided, 'Yeah. You know what? I'm gonna say I have a girlfriend.' But I don't want people in our life, in our business... and she doesn't either. She's a private person."
Who Is Rob Rausch Dating?
Though Rausch has not publicly named his girlfriend, internet sleuths and reports from The Sun link him to Chloe Chen, a Kansas City-based esthetician in her early twenties. According to a source cited by The Sun, the pair started dating in late 2025, and Chen has no desire for fame. The source added, "His family is thrilled Rob found a good, normal girl rather than a wannabe influencer. He is smitten and very serious about her." The couple reportedly met at a bookstore while Rob was shopping for a European travel guide. Fans noticed Rausch and his sister following Chen's private social media accounts, and the two were reportedly spotted together at a Kansas City coffee shop.
Rob Rausch's Past Relationships and Rumours
Chloe Chen (2025 to Present)
Rausch has declined to comment directly on Chen, but the timeline aligns with his confirmed relationship. In a March 2026 interview with Interview Magazine, Rausch said, "I have a girlfriend now." He told The Cut he was crafting a woodworking project for her. The relationship reportedly began in December 2025.
Maura Higgins (2026)
Rumours swirled about Rausch and Maura Higgins during The Traitors Season 4 due to their on-screen chemistry. However, both denied any romance. During the reunion, Higgins stated, "We were genuinely just friends," and Rausch agreed, adding, "Yeah, we never did anything." He later bought Higgins a burgundy Hermès Birkin bag as a playful apology for lying to her during the finale.
Leah Kateb (2024)
Rausch's romance with Leah Kateb defined Love Island USA Season 6. They coupled up on Day 1 but faced turbulence after Rausch pursued Andrea Carmona. The relationship ended before leaving the island, and they remain exes.
Andrea Carmona (2024)
Rausch pursued Carmona on Love Island USA, triggering his split from Kateb. In October 2025, they briefly reconnected in public, but sources confirmed to TMZ the meeting was platonic.
Rob Rausch's Profile Summary
Rob Rausch was born Robert Kelley Wilson Rausch on 1 September 1998 in Florence, Alabama. He is 27 years old as of July 2026. He attended Shoals Christian School and the University of North Alabama. He works as a reality TV star and professional snake wrangler. He stands 6'1" (185 cm) with brown hair and blue eyes. He has three siblings and currently resides in Alabama.
Why Rob Rausch Keeps His Romance Private
In an interview with GQ, Rausch expressed his desire for a quiet life away from the spotlight. He said, "Now I just have to find a nice girl that hasn't watched TV too much, then I think a nice farm, maybe some kids running around. I want to have a quiet life." This sentiment aligns with his choice to keep his current girlfriend's identity hidden, as she is also a private person.
FAQs
Who is Rob Rausch?
Rob Rausch is a reality TV personality, social media influencer, and snake wrangler from Alabama, United States.
Why is Rob Rausch famous?
He rose to fame on Love Island USA Season 6 and won Season 4 of The Traitors.
Who is Rob Rausch dating now?
Rausch is dating a private woman he met in late 2025. He actively keeps her identity hidden.
Are Chloe Chen and Rob Rausch together?
The reality star has been linked to esthetician Chloe Chen, though he has not officially confirmed he is dating her.
Did Rob Rausch and Maura Higgins date?
Despite speculation during The Traitors, both have confirmed they are just friends.
What happened between Rob Rausch and Leah Kateb?
They had a highly publicised romance on Love Island USA that fizzled out after Rob pursued Andrea Carmona.
