Rob Rausch Surprises Maura Higgins with a Burgundy Hermès Birkin on WWHL
Rob Rausch Surprises Maura Higgins with a Birkin Bag on ‘Watch What Happens Live’
Rob Rausch, the champion of Season 4 of The Traitors, recently fulfilled a promise he made to runner-up Maura Higgins by gifting her a luxurious Hermès Birkin bag during an episode of Watch What Happens Live.
The exciting moment occurred on Wednesday’s broadcast when host Andy Cohen posed a question to the audience: “Would you forgive someone if they bought you a Birkin?” Cheers erupted as Rausch presented the iconic bag to Higgins, leading her to exclaim, “I knew I would win. This is my moment.”
This gesture comes after Rausch, in a dramatic twist during the season finale, revealed that he had been a Traitor throughout the game, which included a betrayal of Higgins. Initially, he pledged to give her a Birkin bag as a reconciliation gesture for his deception.
“Just as Cohen jested about Higgins needing a Birkin to forgive Rausch, he gracefully retrieved the gift from an ornate orange box, donning white gloves for the occasion,” said a source.
Rausch clarified that Higgins had specified her desired bag long before, opting for a burgundy version with gold accents in size 30. He also mentioned that fellow cast member Lisa Rinna facilitated the purchase by sharing her connections, noting, “She’s a very well-connected woman, and she did it.”
Higgins responded enthusiastically to receiving the bag, affirming her excitement during the show. Despite their close friendship and flirty banter throughout the season, Rausch revealed in a recent tell-all gathering that he has been involved with someone else for the past two months.
In a lighthearted defense against online speculation about their relationship, Higgins remarked, “If they think that’s me flirting, then they do not know me.” She emphasized that there was no romantic involvement with Rausch, referring to him as a “brother.”
Rausch’s generous gift has sparked discussions about their dynamic and the implications of his actions, leaving fans curious about what lies ahead for the two reality stars.
