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- Parks admits relationship with CT Tamburello on live radio
- From Traitors partners to real-life pair
- Evidence of their romance: social posts and studio sightings
- A playful Instagram flirtation that led here
- Their Emmy plans and a trip back to New York
- Quick look at Parks’s relationship history
- Tamburello’s personal timeline and past partnerships
- How fans reacted and what’s next
- What this means for both stars professionally
Phaedra Parks confirmed a romance with fellow reality star Chris “CT” Tamburello this week, ending weeks of speculation after the pair sparked chemistry on the competitive series Traitors. The reveal came during a lively appearance on Jeff Lewis Live, where Parks answered questions about her personal life and hinted at plans that now place the duo on the Emmy Awards guest list together.
Parks admits relationship with CT Tamburello on live radio
Parks was pressed about a recent red-carpet appearance and whether she attended with a date. She did not evade the question. She said she is seeing CT Tamburello and confirmed they have been on several dates. Host Jeff Lewis asked whether the Emmys outing was platonic. Parks replied that she would be his date. Tamburello is slated to present during the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles.
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From Traitors partners to real-life pair
Their connection traces back to Traitors Season 2, which filmed in 2024. The show turned their onscreen flirtation into a talking point among fans. CT won that season. Parks played one of the secret traitors and was voted out by the cast.
What viewers saw on-screen
- Playful banter and an obvious chemistry during the game.
- Moments that suggested a close bond beyond strategy.
- Fan reaction that pushed both into the spotlight after the finale.
Evidence of their romance: social posts and studio sightings
When a caller asked about the rumored relationship on Lewis’s show, the host jumped in. He said he could confirm the pair were together because Tamburello was visible outside the studio. Tamburello later posted behind-the-scenes footage to his Instagram Story, showing Parks on the show. He captioned a clip of his van, “…’bout to leave to pick up bae,” signaling his presence and their status.
A playful Instagram flirtation that led here
The public courting began earlier. CT reposted a shot of Parks from the Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 reunion and joked about needing a plus-one for the Emmys. Parks replied in the comments with a flirty message that hinted at interest. That exchange appears to have led to in-person dates.
Their Emmy plans and a trip back to New York
Parks explained that after the awards in Los Angeles, the two will travel back to New York City together. Tamburello will present on one of the two Creative Arts Emmy nights, and Parks will accompany him as his date. The pairing creates a crossover moment between two major Bravo properties.
Quick look at Parks’s relationship history
Parks’s dating life has long been public. Key points include:
- Apollo Nida — Married in 2009. Two sons: Ayden and Dylan.
- Public marital problems and legal fallout for Nida, who pleaded guilty to fraud charges in 2014.
- Divorce finalized in 2017 after nearly eight years of marriage.
- Dating Medina Islam after the split; that relationship lasted about three years and ended in 2021.
Tamburello’s personal timeline and past partnerships
Tamburello has a long history on reality TV and in public relationships:
- Diem Brown — On-and-off romance beginning in 2006. She died in 2014 after a battle with cancer. CT proposed to her days before her passing.
- Father to Christopher “C.J.”, born in 2016, with Lilianet “Lili” Solares. He revealed fatherhood publicly in 2017.
- Married Solares in 2018; they separated in 2022.
- Married model Catalina Hager in October 2024; she filed for divorce in April, calling the marriage “irretrievably broken.”
How fans reacted and what’s next
Fans who followed Traitors noticed the pair’s chemistry early. Social media lit up when Parks and Tamburello teased each other online. Now that Parks has publicly confirmed they are dating, attention will likely shift to their joint Emmy appearance and any future public outings. Their crossover—from competitive reality TV to mainstream awards—has captured the interest of Bravo viewers and entertainment watchers alike.
What this means for both stars professionally
Their new relationship unites two recognizable Bravo figures. Parks remains a prominent face from Real Housewives of Atlanta. Tamburello carries a legacy from The Real World and The Challenge. Together, they bring renewed attention to Traitors and to their own media profiles. Public appearances and interviews in the coming weeks may reveal more about their status and plans.
