Phaedra Parks, known for her role in "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," and Chris “CT” Tamburello, a star of "The Challenge," have confirmed their new relationship. The couple met while filming the second season of the Peacock reality series "The Traitors," which aired in 2024.
A source close to the couple told Page Six that Tamburello made his affections clear during their time on "The Traitors," and that he has recently increased his contact with Parks. "He makes her really happy," the source stated, adding that the pair "really do laugh together a lot and their relationship is really sweet."
Parks, 54, confirmed their romance is not "platonic" during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live.” She announced they would be attending the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles together, with Tamburello serving as a presenter and Parks as his date. Following the awards ceremony, the two are scheduled to travel to New York City together.
Tamburello, 46, previously hinted at his interest in Parks on social media. Last month, he shared a photo of Parks from the "RHOA" Season 17 reunion, jokingly asking if anyone would "throw in a good word" for him as he was "still looking for a +1 to the Emmy’s." Parks responded in the comments, "Baby I’m already yours."
Parks has two sons, Ayden and Dylan, from her previous marriage to Apollo Nida, from whom she finalized her divorce in July 2017. She also previously dated Medina Islam.
Tamburello has a son, Christopher “C.J.,” with his ex-wife Lilianet “Lili” Solares. He was previously engaged to Diem Brown, who died in 2014, and was briefly married to Catalina Hager.