Friend or foe? BFF Aaron Evans sabotages Rob Rausch and Leah Kateb’s second chance at romance on ‘Love Island USA’

'Love Island USA' star Leah Kateb tried her luck with Rob Rausch again, after Andrea Carmona's exit
UPDATED JUN 28, 2024
'Love Island USA' star Aaron Evans sabotages Leah Karen and Rob Rausch's romance again (@peacock)
'Love Island USA' star Aaron Evans sabotages Leah Karen and Rob Rausch's romance again (@peacock)

MAMANUCA, FIJI: On 'Love Island USA', Aaron Evans played a significant role in disrupting BFF Rob Rausch and Leah Kateb's attempt to rekindle their romance, driven by his doubts about Leah's sincerity. Aaron consistently expressed concerns to Rob that Leah might not be genuine with him. He hinted to Rob that Leah could have influenced Andrea's departure, which further fueled Rob's uncertainty. Despite Leah's assurances that she had no part in Andrea leaving and felt bad about it, Aaron continued to believe otherwise.

After Andrea left, Aaron predicted that Leah might try to get closer to Rob again, which indeed happened. During a casual table tennis game, Aaron subtly asked Leah if she had wanted Andrea gone, probing for any involvement. Although Leah denied it and expressed regret over Andrea's exit, Aaron's suspicions persisted.

Throughout these interactions, Aaron's actions subtly eroded Rob's trust in Leah, creating tension between them. However, his constant meddling with the ex-couple has not let them pair up again, as Rob started to feel unsure about redeveloping bond with Leah. 

Leah Kateb assures Rob Rausch she 'took a back seat' in Andrea Carmona's exit from 'Love Island USA' 

After Andrea's departure on the latest episode of 'Love Island USA', Leah Kateb approached Rob Rausch to clarify her role in the decision to eliminate Andrea. She expressed to Rob that she had taken a passive role in the process, implying she did not actively push for Andrea to leave. Leah emphasized that her intentions were never malicious towards Andrea or Rob.

Leah further opened up to Rob, revealing that despite thekr rift, she still cared deeply about him. She shared that she genuinely hoped Andrea and Rob could have worked things out and that her actions were not driven by any ill will.

During their chat, Leah made it clear that she had no role in Andrea's elimination. "I was on the back seat," she said, during the entire process of Andrea's exit. Leah also explained that she had never come between Rob and Andrea and had only said good things about him to Andrea.

Rob Rausch and Leah Kateb in 'Love Island USA' Season 6 (Peacock)
Rob Rausch and Leah Kateb in 'Love Island USA' Season 6 (@peacock)


'Love Island USA' star Leah Kateb admits she still 'likes' Rob Rausch 

Leah's feelings for Rob Rausch remain evident despite their past ups and downs on 'Love Island USA' Season 6. Despite challenges and misunderstandings, Leah has consistently shown affection towards Rob. Her lingering emotions were apparent in their interaction which took place after Andrea's exit, where she expressed genuine care and interest in him. 

In her confessional, Leah admitted, "I'm embarrassed that I still like Rob." However, Rob looked quite laid back with his reactions to Leah approaching him again, with Aaron Evans also constantly reminding him that Leah had a hand in Andrea's tragic exit from the villa. 

Leah Kateb breaks down in 'Love Island USA' Season 6 episode 2 (Peacock)
 'Love Island USA' Season 6  star Leah Kateb still likes Rob Rausch (@peacock)

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

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