'Traitors' winner Rob Rausch fulfills promise, gifts costar a Birkin

Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAYThu, March 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM UTC

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"The Traitors" Season 4 winner Rob Rausch is back in good graces with fellow contestant Maura Higgins after securing her Hermès Birkin bag.

During the finale of the murder mystery competition, Higgins was shocked to learn that her closest ally, Rausch, was not a faithful, but a traitor the entire game.

To make amends, the Alabama snake wrangler promised to buy her the well-sought-after fashion accessory.

Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch in "The Traitors" Season 4.

In a joint appearance on "What What Happens Live With Andy Cohen," Rausch put on white gloves to open the Hermès box and reveal the lavish present to Higgins.

"See, this is my win. I knew I'd have my moment," she gushed, adding that she told her fellow "Love Island USA" alum the exact bag she wanted. "He knows every detail."

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Higgins recalls her reaction in the finale: 'I was in complete disbelief'

Maura Higgins attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

Speaking to USA TODAY, Higgins spoke about her viral reaction to learning her costar's true identity in the game. Rausch's strategy helped him walk away with $220,800.

"You can clearly see on the screen. I went through every emotion under the sun. I was in complete disbelief. I was in shock. Then got angry, then I looked sad, and then I just forgave," she said. "I don't forgive fully until I get my Birkin."

On "WWHL," Higgins appeared satisfied after Rausch handed her the handbag and even started posing with it.

Rausch previously told People that Higgins made it clear "she wanted burgundy with gold accent, size 30," and he snagged the purse with the help of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Rinna's connections. According to E! News, the bag costs an estimated $16,000.

Contributing: Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.

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