Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1998-09-01
- Born Place: Florence, Alabama, USA
Also Known As:
Robert Rausch
Rob Rausch
Robert "Rob" Kelley Rausch is an American television personality and wildlife expert, best known for his appearances on reality television, where he has become a polarizing figure. Born on September 1, 1998, in Florence, Alabama, Rausch is a snake wrangler and a former student of the University of North Alabama. He initially gained recognition on social media, particularly TikTok, for sharing his experiences with reptiles and their habitats.Rausch is most famous for his time as a contestant on the Peacock dating show, Love Island USA. He first appeared on Season 5 in 2023 as a Casa Amor bombshell, but was quickly eliminated. He made a memorable return as part of the original lineup for Season 6 in 2024, where his time in the villa was marked by several complicated romantic couplings, which led to significant audience backlash and him being labeled a "villain" by some media outlets. Despite the controversy, he was one of the season's most-discussed and popular contestants. Following his two stints on Love Island USA, he was announced as a contestant on the fourth season of the reality competition series, The Traitors. Outside of reality TV, Rausch has appeared in music videos and has maintained a prominent social media presence, where he embraces his unique lifestyle as a wildlife lover from Alabama.
