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Rob Mariano

Robert Carlo Mariano (born December 25, 1975), known by the nickname Boston Rob, is an American television personality, known for appearing in the CBS reality show Survivor. He placed tenth in the show's fourth season Survivor: Marquesas, finished as the runner-up to his eventual wife Amber Brkich in the show's eighth season Survivor: All-Stars, came in 13th place in the show's 20th season Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, and won the show's 22nd season Survivor: Redemption Island. He returned for the show's 39th season Survivor: Island of the Idols as a mentor for the new players alongside Sandra Diaz-Twine. He competed for a 5th time, coming in 17th place in the show's 40th season Survivor: Winners at War. Mariano is the first contestant to compete on Survivor five times. He also competed on other reality shows, including on The Amazing Race twice alongside his wife (The Amazing Race 7 and The Amazing Race 11: All-Stars), as well as Deal or No Deal Island and The Traitors 3.

Infobox

Born
Robert Carlo Mariano (1975-12-25) December 25, 1975 (age 49)Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Other names
Boston Rob
Education
Boston University (BA)
Occupation
TV personality
Television
Survivor: MarquesasSurvivor: All-Stars (runner-up)The Amazing Race 7 (runner-up)The Amazing Race 11: All-StarsSurvivor: Heroes vs. VillainsSurvivor: Redemption Island (winner)Survivor: Island of the Idols (mentor)Survivor: Winners at WarDeal or No Deal IslandThe Traitors 3
Spouse
mw- Amber Brkich (m. 2005)
Children
4

Tables

· Additional television appearances
Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker
Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker
Title
Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker
Date
2006
Type
Poker competition
Role
Himself
Description
Mariano appeared on Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker in 2006. He was eliminated in Episode 4, but came back to win the second-chance celebrity table. He was eliminated once again in the final episode.
Poker Dome Challenge
Poker Dome Challenge
Title
Poker Dome Challenge
Date
October 8, 2006
Type
Poker competition
Role
Himself
Description
Mariano appeared on the October 8, 2006, episode of Poker Dome Challenge where he finished in second place.[citation needed]
Title
Date
Type
Role
Description
Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker
2006
Poker competition
Himself
Mariano appeared on Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker in 2006. He was eliminated in Episode 4, but came back to win the second-chance celebrity table. He was eliminated once again in the final episode.
Poker Dome Challenge
October 8, 2006
Poker competition
Himself
Mariano appeared on the October 8, 2006, episode of Poker Dome Challenge where he finished in second place.[citation needed]
· Filmography › Television
2002
Survivor: Marquesas
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
Eliminated; 10th place
2004
Survivor: All-Stars
Role(s)
Runner-up
The Player
Role(s)
Host
Notes
8 episodes
2005
The Amazing Race 7
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
Runner-up (with Amber Mariano)
Rob and Amber Get Married
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
1 episode
2006
Sci Fi Investigates
Role(s)
Co-host
Notes
6 episodes
2007
The Amazing Race: All-Stars
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
Eliminated; 8th place (with Amber Mariano)
2008
Reality Obsessed
Role(s)
Guest
Notes
1 episode
2010
Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
Eliminated; 13th place
2011
Survivor: Redemption Island
Role(s)
Winner
Around the World in 80 Ways
Role(s)
Co-host
Notes
10 episodes
2013
Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode 15: "Reunion Show"
2016
The Price Is Right
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
1 episode
2019
Survivor: Island of the Idols
Role(s)
Mentor
Notes
14 episodes
2020
Survivor: Winners at War
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
Eliminated; 17th place
2022–present
Role(s)
Secret Celebrity Renovation
Notes
Design Team
2024
Deal or No Deal Island
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
Eliminated; 4th place
2025
The Traitors 3
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
Eliminated; 12th place
Deal or No Deal Island After Show with Boston Rob
Role(s)
Host
Big Brother 27
Role(s)
Guest
Notes
1 episode
Big Brother: Unlocked
Role(s)
Guest
Notes
Companion show with Big Brother 27 (1 episode)
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2002
Survivor: Marquesas
Contestant
Eliminated; 10th place
2004
Survivor: All-Stars
Runner-up
The Player
Host
8 episodes
2005
The Amazing Race 7
Contestant
Runner-up (with Amber Mariano)
Rob and Amber Get Married
Himself
1 episode
2006
Sci Fi Investigates
Co-host
6 episodes
2007
The Amazing Race: All-Stars
Contestant
Eliminated; 8th place (with Amber Mariano)
2008
Reality Obsessed
Guest
1 episode
2010
Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains
Contestant
Eliminated; 13th place
2011
Survivor: Redemption Island
Winner
Around the World in 80 Ways
Co-host
10 episodes
2013
Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites
Himself
Episode 15: "Reunion Show"
2016
The Price Is Right
Contestant
1 episode
2019
Survivor: Island of the Idols
Mentor
14 episodes
2020
Survivor: Winners at War
Contestant
Eliminated; 17th place
2022–present
Secret Celebrity Renovation
Design Team
Recurring role
2024
Deal or No Deal Island
Contestant
Eliminated; 4th place
2025
The Traitors 3
Contestant
Eliminated; 12th place
2025
Deal or No Deal Island After Show with Boston Rob
Host
Big Brother 27
Guest
1 episode
Big Brother: Unlocked
Guest
Companion show with Big Brother 27 (1 episode)
· External links
Preceded byLillian Morris
Preceded byLillian Morris
Preceded byJud "Fabio" Birza
Preceded byLillian Morris
Winner of Survivor Survivor: Redemption Island
Runner-Up of Survivor Survivor: All-Stars
Succeeded bySophie Clarke
Succeeded byTwila Tanner
Preceded byJud "Fabio" Birza
Winner of Survivor Survivor: Redemption Island
Succeeded bySophie Clarke
Preceded byLillian Morris
Runner-Up of Survivor Survivor: All-Stars
Succeeded byTwila Tanner

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    https://x.com/BostonRob/status/485122704555528193
  13. "My baby girl Princess Carina Rose is 3 today! Happy birthday Carina, Daddy loves you so much!"
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