Maura Higgins Receives Lavish Gift from ‘The Traitors’ Co-Star Rob Rausch

Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch, stars of the reality television series The Traitors, have fueled romance speculation after Rausch gifted Higgins a £17,000 Hermès Birkin bag. The exchange took place following an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in Novel York City on Tuesday evening.

A Gift to Mend Fences

Rausch presented Higgins with the red Birkin bag as a gesture of amends after betraying her during the season four finale of The Traitors. Higgins playfully accepted the gift, stating, “This is my win. I knew I’d have my moment,” and offering Rausch forgiveness. He adhered to Birkin gifting protocol by wearing gloves while handing over the luxury item, ensuring Higgins was the first to touch it.

Lisa Rinna’s Role in the Gift

The pair acknowledged the assistance of fellow Traitors co-star Lisa Rinna in facilitating the purchase. Rausch confirmed that Rinna “helped majorly, majorly” in connecting him with Hermès. Higgins echoed this gratitude, thanking Rinna for her assistance.

Fashion Forward in New York City

Higgins showcased multiple stylish outfits during her time in New York City. She arrived at Watch What Happens Live in a white floor-length dress with a dramatic fur collar and cuff sleeves, paired with white heels and dazzling earrings. Later, she changed into a casual ensemble consisting of a white T-shirt with the phrase “I’m dumb?” printed on it – a reference to her trust in Rausch – and black denim jeans. Earlier in the day, she modeled a pinstriped minidress with burgundy tights and a £20,000 black Birkin bag purchased last August.

Celibacy and Trust Issues

During an interview, Higgins revealed she has been celibate for a year, attributing it to past experiences with cheating exes. She expressed having “severe trust issues” and stated she has been cheated on by “the majority” of her former partners. Higgins also admitted to checking her partners’ phones within the first week of dating, describing herself as an “investigator” due to previous negative experiences.

Past Relationships

Higgins’ past relationships include those with Curtis Pritchard, Chris Taylor (both met on Love Island), and Giovanni Pernice. She previously denied romantic involvement with Joey Essex after they were seen sharing a kiss at the National Television Awards in 2022.