Is Boston Rob Mariano finally taking a twirl on the dance floor of Dancing With the Stars? Survivor fans have been clamoring for the reality competition series to feature the winner, but Mariano has always seemed hesitant. That is until his friend Dylan Efron joined the cast and made it to fourth place in the most recent season.
In a recent interview with Page Six Radio, Efron hinted at how his run on DWTS may have influenced Mariano. “Just from my perspective, before I did the show, he would never have done it,” Efron revealed. “After watching the season and me, we were talking every week. I think he saw how fun it was, and now the door is open.”
Mariano himself confessed, “I would like to be able to say, ‘I want to do it.’ I just don’t know if I have the ability to do it. I don’t know if I can dance.” However, seeing how even the weakest dancers like Andy Richter managed to place 7th on the show gave him some hope.
Despite witnessing the grueling and intense behind-the-scenes of DWTS, Mariano still seems intrigued. Efron teased, “I think that’s the flip side, is he saw how hard it was and how dead I was.” Mariano joked, “Start preparing yesterday.”
While Efron and Mariano’s new YouTube series, Everything’s a Competition, showcases their competitive spirits, the real competition might be happening on the dance floor. DWTS cast member Derek Hough has challenged Mariano to join the series, even offering to go on Survivor himself if Mariano agrees to dance.
Whether Mariano ultimately decides to take on the challenge remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – the possibility of seeing him bust a move has fans and industry insiders buzzing. The allure of watching a seasoned Survivor champion tackle the ballroom floor is tantalizing, to say the least.
As the dance floor beckons, will Boston Rob Mariano heed the call? Only time will tell if this reality TV veteran will swap the wilderness for the glittering lights of DWTS.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.