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FULL Q&A: Rob Mariano Talks 'Traitors' Friendships, Reality TV Evolution & the Twist He Wants Next

Plus details on his secret new project.

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May 22, 2026
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Reality TV legend Rob Mariano (AKA Boston Rob) is still outwitting, outplaying and outlasting – but these days, he’s also winning over a whole new generation of fans.

During an exclusive chat with OK! Editor-in-Chief Jaclyn Roth, the longtime Survivor icon opened up about turning 50, his breakout Traitors friendship with Dylan Efron, why he thinks an all-star Traitors season would be “a problem,” and the one reality TV twist he’s dying to see happen next.

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JACLYN: You’ve had so many stints on reality TV. Is there a show you’d still want to do?

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