Rob Rausch Has Some Advice for Love Island USA's New Cast: "It's Really All You Can Do"
The Love Island USA alum and winner of The Traitors knows a thing or two about starring on reality TV.
Key Takeaways
- Love Island USA alum Rob Rausch advises new Islanders to stay true to themselves while living in a totally new and unique enviroment.
- Rob, who appeared on Season 5 and Season 6 of Love Island USA, emphasized taking a moment to reflect and act authentically.
- Rob also competed on The Traitors Season 4, winning the whole competition as a Traitor.
As a new group of Islanders makes their way into the Villa on Love Island USA Season 8, Rob Rausch is sharing some sage advice only an experienced alum can.
How to Watch
The Love Island USA Season 8 reunion premieres exclusively on Peacock on Monday, August 31 at 9 p.m. ET.
In an interview with Parade ahead Love Island USA Season 8's premiere on Peacock, the former Season 5 and Season 6 Islander shared his advice for every man and woman who will be competing for love — and their share of life-changing prize money.
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"Just be yourself," Rob advised. "I mean, it's really all you can do on a show like that. Just stay true to yourself. You're going to get caught up in a lot of mumbo jumbo, because you're going to get put in a lot of situations you would never get put in in real life, and it will be hard to be yourself at times. When in your life are you going to be in this situation? You're not."
Rob Rausch's advice for Love Island USA's Season 8 Islanders: "Do your best to take a beat"
The 27-year-old, who lasted only a few days in the Villa in Season 5 after entering as a Casa Amor Bombshell and who made it all the way to Day 30 the following season, is a veteran of the Peacock reality series, to say the least. And in addition to appearing in two seasons of Love Island USA, Rob also competed in Season 4 of The Traitors — and won the whole thing!
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In Rob's mind, staying true to oneself is something that every Season 8 Islander should prioritize.
"Just do your best to take a beat and look within yourself and do what is right for you and everyone that's around you and what's authentic," he told Parade. "Because at the end of the day, if you are authentic, you know you can walk away and have no regrets. But when you do some things that are a little bit out of character, that's when you’re going to be like, 'Damn!'"
So, who will heed Rob's advice in Season 8? Fans will find out soon enough. In the meantime, you can meet the Love Island USA Season 8 cast here.
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How to watch the Love Island USA Season 8 premiere
It's time to claim your favorite spot on the couch: Love Island USA Season 8 premieres Tuesday, June 2 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT — exclusively on Peacock.
