Phaedra Parks & Chris “CT” Tamburello Confirm Romance After ‘Traitors’ Showmance

It might sound like something straight out of a reality‑TV plot twist, but the chemistry that crackled between Phaedra Parks and Chris “CT” Tamburello on Peacock’s Traitors turned out to be more than just game‑play.

During the September 4 broadcast of SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, the 52‑year‑old former Real Housewives of Atlanta star was asked, “Are you dating? ‘Cause I heard you were going to the Emmys with a date. Is this a platonic thing?” Lewis, 56, sounded half‑curious, half‑teasing. Phaedra’s reply was breezy yet unmistakable: “No, it’s not.”

She went on to admit that she’s “been out” with CT, 46, for a while now, though she kept the exact number of dates under wraps. The couple’s immediate plans? They’ll hit the Creative Arts Emmys on September 5 in Los Angeles—CT is slated to present—before jetting off together to New York for a weekend of whatever‑ever‑they‑feel like doing.

When pressed about whether there would be any “sleepovers” that week, Phaedra laughed it off, playing coy while still giving fans a little glimpse of the romance that’s bubbling beneath the surface.

The pair first crossed paths during the filming of Traitors’ second season back in 2024. Phaedra, cast as a Traitor, and CT, a Faithful, formed a surprisingly tight bond as they navigated the game’s cut‑throat strategy. Viewers and fellow contestants alike noticed the spark, and the “showmance” rumors started swirling early on.

Back in March 2024, CT tried to dial down the speculation, telling Entertainment Weekly, “Nothing real happened… I loved her because she’s a cornball. There was sincerity, but it was also a game.” He added, “I have too much respect for her to turn it into something it’s not.” Yet the very next year, the duo seems to have moved past the “just friends” label.

Both have storied personal histories. CT has been married twice—first to Lilianet Solares (2018‑2023) and then to Catalina White (2024‑2026)—and shares a ten‑year‑old son with Lilianet. Phaedra, meanwhile, is a mother of two boys from her ex‑husband Apollo Nida, whom she divorced in 2015.

Fans of both shows now have a fresh storyline to follow: a Hollywood‑glam real‑estate mogul and a former Bad Girls Club alum, arm‑in‑arm at the Emmys, possibly plotting a future beyond the castle walls of Traitors. Only time will tell if this romance survives the next season of reality drama.