Phaedra Parks is spilling a lil’ tea about her love life and making it official that she’s dating CT Tamburello, who fans know from MTV’s ‘The Challenge.’ Phaedra opened up about their new romance during a recent interview, and fans are making it clear that they’re HERE for this new chapter!
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Phaedra Parks Is Boo’d Up & Loving Every Minute Of It
Okay, so BOOM! Phaedra Parks spilled some tea about her new relationship while speaking with Jeff Lewis on his radio show on Friday, September 4. Phaedra made it clear that she and CT Tamburello are passed platonic and revealed they’ve actually been dating for a minute now. She refrained from sharing details about how long they’ve been together and how many dates they’ve gone on, but she DID reveal that she plans to be CT’s date for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles this weekend since he’s a presenter at the event. CT hasn’t spoken on their relationship status yet, but Phaedra did add that once the festivities wrap up, she and CT are heading to New York together.
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From Reality TV To Real Love! More On CT Tamburello & Phaedra Parks
It looks like Phaedra and CT’s love story may have started brewing during season two of the reality competition series, ‘The Traitors.’ According to TMZ, the two appeared on the show together in 2023, where contestants compete in the ultimate murder mystery game.
Before linking up with Phaedra, CT tied the knot with OnlyFans star Catalina White in October 2024, but the two called it quits in January 2025, but they still haven’t finalized their divorce. CT also previously married Lilianet Solares, and the former couple shares a son together. They officially finalized their divorce in November 2023. As for Phaedra, fans know she was previously married to Apollo Nida, but later divorced in 2017. They share two sons together, Ayden Nida and Dylan Nida.
The Internet Has Spoken & They’re HERE For Phaedra & CT
E! News dropped the tea about Phaedra and CT, and the comment section immediately lit UP with reactions. Plenty of fans admitted they definitely didn’t have this link-up on their bingo cards, while others made it clear they are living for Phaedra and CT’s new love story!
Instagram user @dianemorrisey wrote, “All I’m saying is that if you watched their season of Traitors, this isn’t that much of a surprise. Their chemistry was jumping off the 📺 screens 🔥”
Instagram user @erynn.nicolle wrote, “This is giving Chili and Matthew Lawrence. Happy for Pha Pha.”
While Instagram user @tannnia_m wrote, “I did not have this on my 2026 Bingo card lol….i love it though.”
Then Instagram user @shonixl wrote, “Honey, this is an awesome move. If he shows up on Housewives we know for a fact that CT is not afraid to be confrontational and rock the boat. 😂”
Another Instagram user @sparkthatjay wrote, “Just in time for the new season of RHOA. That woman is something else 😂”
Instagram user @kellymay76 wrote, “Most unlikely couple ever . 😮 But a big fan of both so I hope they are good together.”
Then another Instagram user @_jenniferchristy_ wrote, “I didn’t see this one coming. Lol.”
Lastly, Instagram user @bblximage_fas wrote, “Well she clearly likes all her coffee with a lot of cream!!!!❤️❤️ if this is true, happy for Phaedra 💖”
