‘Deal Or No Deal Island’ Spoilers: Boston Rob Make His Alliance

Boston Rob Survivor

Rob Mariano, known as “Boston Rob” due to his Survivor fame, is a contestant on a new reality television show, Deal Or No Deal Island. In true Boston Rob fashion, it took him no time to form his first alliance. That alliance is with Aron Barbell.

Who Is Boston Rob?

Boston Rob is actually Rob Mariano. He is the husband to Amber (Brkich) Mariano and dad to their four daughters – Lucia Rose, Carina Rose, Isabetta Rose and Adelina Rose. He is a fan of all the Boston teams including the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics. Boston Rob is also a business owner.

Boston Rob also has television experience. He has appeared on several different reality shows, both alone and with his wife. Deal Or No Deal Island is his latest attempt at winning a large sum of money on television. 

Boston Rob’s Reality Show Experience

Boston Rob first participated in a reality television show in 2001. That television show was Survivor. He went to compete on Survivor five times. He also appeared in Survivor: Island Of The Idols as coach alongside Sandra Diaz-Twine who is known as “The Queen of Survivor.” Despite competing in five different seasons of Survivor, Boston Rob has only won once. 

Boston Rob also competed on The Amazing Race. He and his wife Amber competed together. The reality television show couple did not win either time. However, they did come in second place in their first attempt at The Amazing Race

The Importance Of Having An Alliance

Boston Rob knows the importance of having an alliance when competing. He knows you have to form an alliance quickly, maintain that alliance and, when the time is right, destroy his alliance. Boston Rob has done that throughout his reality show career.

His most important alliance was formed during his second appearance on Survivor. He selected Amber Brkich to be in his alliance. Brkich went on to win that season of Survivor. Boston Rob came in second place. Despite his history of destroying his alliances, his alliance with Brkich remains strong. It is so strong, the couple have been married since 2005 and have four children together. 

Boston Rob’s Newest Alliance

Boston Rob was quick to form an alliance on Deal Or No Deal Island. He formed this alliance with Aron Barbell. Fans of Boston Rob can see him masterfully form this alliance in the preview of Deal Or No Deal Island which can currently be seen on Paramount+.

Aron Barbell recognized Boston Rob. Knowing Survivor history, Barbell appeared cautious when making this alliance. In a private interview during the Deal Or No Deal Island preview, the reality show newbie stated he knew to “keep his friends close and his enemies closer.” At the time the preview was shot, Aron Barbell was unsure if Boston Rob would turn out to be a real alliance. He did not know if one of the greatest reality show competitors of all time would turn out to be his friend or his enemy. 

About Aron Barbel

Little is known about Aron Barbel. His Facebook page shares little information about the Deal Or No Deal Island competitor. He did share that he is from Stoughton, Massachusetts. It goes on to say he studied at both Bryant University and Purchase College. 

It appears Boston Rob’s alliance on Deal Or No Deal Island is a mystery. Aron Barbell may turn out to be a perfect partner to get Boston Rob and himself to the very end. He may also turn out to be, like so many others who competed against Boston Rob, another pawn to be discarded by the master of competition reality television.

In the preview above, Rob and Aron decide to work together. Aron did know who Rob was right away so of course wanting to work with him is a smart move. Rob says he wants to control the game. They realize that they can find a way to help each other in the game. Rob teases that they can be #1 and #2. Aron says he is keeping him close if he is an enemy or friend and that is a great move.

Tell us what you think. Are you thrilled to see Boston Rob competing again? What do you think of his alliance with Aron Barbell? Will it last or is Barbell in over his head? Sound off in the comment section below.

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