Rob Did It His Way

"While it can be difficult to play The Traitors as a Faithful with few allies, it's a relatively good position for a Traitor: Rob was able to murder without guilt or context. While the fellow players tried to talk themselves into a grand theory of gamers and/or Housewives betraying one another, Rob kept things close to the chest - developing relationships in thoughtful, quiet ways but always willing to turn his back on his friends when the timing was right."

"You might hate the way he lied to the Housewives and slithered his way through the castle, but Rob followed the rules and played a fair, if wicked, game. He's a really bad man, but good for him."

"So much of what makes the American celebrity version of The Traitors both entertaining and frustrating is the poor gameplay; outside of the career gamers, most Faithfuls are basing everything on vibes. Strategies, when they exist, are inconsistent. Players change their mind on a dime, making the roundtables both deliciously dramatic and kind of annoying."

Rob Rausch, a Love Islander competing on The Traitors season four, successfully played as a Traitor by entering the game without strong pre-existing alliances, unlike many other players. His status as a "rando" contestant gave him strategic advantages, allowing him to form relationships while remaining emotionally detached enough to betray players without guilt. Unlike most Faithfuls who relied on intuition and vibes, Rob executed a calculated strategy of quiet relationship-building combined with ruthless elimination timing. His gameplay was respected by fellow contestants like Maura Higgins, who acknowledged his effective deception despite being upset by his betrayal. The American version of The Traitors often suffers from inconsistent strategies among celebrity players, making Rob's disciplined approach notably effective.

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