Maura Higgins Unleashes Furious Rant After Traitors Betrayal
Maura Higgins has erupted in a sweary, explosive rant after suffering a devastating betrayal on the US version of The Traitors, which cost her a share of the $220,800 prize money. The former Love Island star branded her co-star Rob Rausch an "absolute a***hole" in a dramatic finale that left fans stunned.
A Twisted Finale Betrayal
Higgins, a firm favourite on the American adaptation of the hit reality show, had made it to the final alongside fellow Love Island USA alumnus Rob Rausch. The pair had grown close during the competition and had pinky promised to split the substantial prize pot between them if they succeeded.
However, in a shocking twist as the game concluded, Rausch revealed that he had been a traitor since the very beginning. Higgins was initially left speechless by the revelation, eventually stammering: "No... are you joking?" before her disbelief turned to rage.
"You Pinky Promised!"
As Rausch confirmed his deception, Higgins doubled over before unleashing her fury. "Oh my god," she exclaimed. "I'm so stupid. I was so fooled by you." Her anger then boiled over as she spat: "You absolute a***hole! You pinky promised!"
When Rausch sheepishly acknowledged their broken pledge, the Irish reality star called him a "piece of work" and declared that he had "embarrassed" her because she had been "so convinced" of their alliance. She repeatedly interrupted his attempts to explain, demanding: "Don't speak. Please stop talking."
In a final cutting remark, Higgins told Rausch: "You're never going to have a girlfriend after this, you're such a good liar!" She later admitted that she would have likely employed similar tactics herself, but was "just in shock" because she "actually thought [she] was winning."
Fan Reactions and Meme Potential
Viewers have celebrated Higgins' dramatic reaction as iconic television. One fan declared: "'You pinky promised' is my favourite line from the episode." Another added: "This has to be the best reaction to someone being a traitor." A third predicted: "Maura you have made yourself a meme for the rest of your life."
Despite the on-screen betrayal, some fans have speculated about a potential romantic connection between Higgins and Rausch. When questioned about this possibility on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Higgins acknowledged seeing TikTok videos suggesting the pairing but indicated that her furious reaction to his victory suggests otherwise.
Higgins' American Ambitions
The dramatic Traitors finale comes as Higgins appears to be making concerted efforts to establish herself in the American entertainment industry. She recently made an unexpected appearance at the Golden Globes, turning heads in a floor-length black dress with a dramatic golden cape, though her specific reason for attending remained unclear.
At the same event, her fellow Irish actress Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress award for her role in Hamnet, following a similar victory at the BAFTAs and positioning herself as an Oscar favourite. Higgins' high-profile appearances suggest she is strategically building her profile across the Atlantic following her Traitors exposure.
