Feelings for ex? 'Love Island USA' star Leah Kateb claims Rob Rausch still has 'hots' for her in heart race challenge

'Love Island USA' star Rob Rausch still hasn't gotten over his former connection with Andrea Carmona and has claimed that Leah Kateb plotted her elimination
UPDATED JUL 16, 2024
'Love Island USA' Season 6 stars Leah Kateb and Rob Rausch parted ways after their heated argument (@peacock)
'Love Island USA' Season 6 stars Leah Kateb and Rob Rausch parted ways after their heated argument (@peacock)

MAMANUCA ISLANDS, FIJI: 'Love Island USA' Season 6 islanders Leah Kateb and Rob Rausch had a whirlwind romance that ended up in a dramatic split. Recently, Leah revealed Rob's true feelings during the latest heart race challenge.

The villa heated up during the highly anticipated heart race challenge in the latest episode. Disguised as a hot nurse, Leah checked her fellow islanders' temperatures. However, she claimed about Rob, "I think he still has the hots for me." Leah and Rob have experienced several ups and downs, yet they still seem to be attracted to each other.

However, Rob previously claimed after their dramatic split, "I did care about you and I still do care about you, and I liked you a lot, too, like, I really, really did and that's why it was really tough." Although they have been paired with Miguel Harichi and Daniela Rivera, they have sparked reconciliation speculations several times.



 

'Love Island USA' star Leah Kateb admits her feelings about Rob Rausch

Leah Kateb and Rob Rausch had an explosive fight before they parted ways. During a movie night, Leah was exposed to badmouthing Rob after he dramatically jumped into the pool following their argument. However, Leah recently apologized to Rob for her behavior and admitted liking him.

Leah told Rob, "I cared about you so much, I still do, I think you're very special, and I liked you so much.' The 'Love Island USA' season 6 islander further noted that she liked Rob "an embarrassing amount" and added that it was "very hurtful" to see him with Andrea Carmona right away. Leah then broke down in tears claiming she wasn't proud of how she acted but wasn't sure if that meant anything to Rob.

Rob Rausch and Leah Kateb in 'Love Island USA' Season 6 (Peacock)
'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Leah Kateb admits her feelings about Rob Rausch (@peacock)

'Love Island USA' star Rob Rausch accused Leah Kateb of 'lying'

'Love Island USA' Season 6 islander Rob Rausch still hasn't gotten over his former connection with Andrea Carmona and has claimed that Leah Kateb plotted Andrea's elimination. Recently, Rob slammed Leah, calling her a "liar" in front of the other islanders and accusing her of being manipulative.

He said about Leah, "Deny, deny, deny, lie, lie, lie," frustratingly adding, "She’s so manipulative." Meanwhile, Leah insisted that she took a 'backseat' during Andrea's elimination but Liv Walker and Kaylor Martin blasted her and claimed that she also voted against the alum.

Liv Walker and Leah Kateb involve in heated argument (@peacock)
'Love Island USA' Season 6 starLiv Walker and Leah Kateb involve in a heated argument (@peacock)

Catch new episodes of 'Love Island USA' Season 6 from Fridays to Tuesdays at 9 pm ET with 'Love Island Aftersun', a 'weekly chat series' airing every Saturday on Peacock

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