Rob Rausch Spent $22,000 on a Birkin for Maura Higgins Thanks to a Surprising Celebrity Friend

Reality Star Rob Rausch Gifts Rare Birkin Bag to Maura Higgins Following Contest Outcome

In an unexpected gesture following the finale of The Traitors, Rob Rausch presented a lavish Hermès Birkin bag to fellow contestant Maura Higgins. The limited-edition accessory, valued at approximately $22,000, was a notable gift celebrating their time on the reality competition.

Rausch revealed that he received assistance from co-star Lisa Rinna in securing the coveted bag, a detail he shared during an interview with People on March 4. He credited Rinna for facilitating the acquisition of the luxury item, indicating that her connections in the fashion world were instrumental in his success. "I give all the credit to her," he stated, highlighting Rinna’s influence in helping him find the bag in a specific “burgundy with gold accent, size 30.”

Originally, Rausch planned to purchase the Birkin from a source in Paris, but Rinna’s guidance enabled him to locate a seller in New York City instead. "She gave me all her resources," Rausch explained. He emphasized their previous on-screen rivalry, saying, “As soon as I told her about it, she was like, ‘I will help you.’ She’s a very well-connected woman, and she did it.”

Rausch and Higgins were spotted together after the show, happily showcasing the bag while departing Watch What Happens Live! on the same evening. Higgins, seeming delighted, wore an oversized white T-shirt adorned with the phrase "I’m dumb?" alongside tailored black slacks. Rausch trailed behind, donning casual attire that included a baseball cap branded with The Traitors.

Rausch noted that Higgins was in good spirits regarding the outcome of the gift exchange, commenting, “She thinks she basically won because she’s getting a Birkin.” Their reconciliatory exchange seems to underline a harmonious resolution to their competitive dynamic on the show.