Phaedra Parks Confirms She’s Dating ‘Traitors’ Co‑Star Chris “CT” Tamburello

In a moment that felt like a reality‑TV love‑story climax, Phaedra Parks let the cat out of the bag on Thursday’s episode of Jeff Lewis Live. When the host nudged her about a rumored date to the Creative Arts Emmys, Parks didn’t shy away – she simply said, “No, it’s not platonic.”

That little confession meant that the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star is officially seeing Chris “CT” Tamburello, her former teammate from Traitors Season 2. The two have apparently been going on dates for a while, and the Emmy night will be their first public outing together, with Tamburello slated to present on one of the two nights.

Lewis, ever the inquisitive host, tried to pry for more details. Parks played it cool, offering only a hint that after the awards ceremony the pair would be heading back to New York City side‑by‑side. “We’re going to the Emmys, he’s a presenter so I’m his date,” she smiled, letting the chemistry between them do the talking.

Fans who called in with their own theories got a little confirmation when Lewis quipped, “I can see him right outside the studio.” Tamburello later posted a quick Instagram Story of his van with the caption, “…’bout to leave to pick up bae,” solidifying the gossip as fact.

Both Parks (52) and Tamburello (46) first crossed paths on Traitors back in 2024, where their banter and flirtatious exchanges made them instant fan‑favorites. Tamburello, a veteran of MTV’s The Challenge, actually won the competition that season, while Parks played a secret traitor and was ultimately banished by her fellow cast members.

The romance isn’t their first high‑profile relationship. Parks’ marriage to Apollo Nida, which ended in 2017 after a very public split, left her with two teenage sons, Ayden (16) and Dylan (13). Afterward, she dated actor Medina Islam for a few years before moving on.

Tamburello’s love life has been equally public. He shared a long‑standing showmance with The Challenge alum Diem Brown until her tragic death in 2014, later fathering a son, Christopher “C.J.”, with Lilianet “Lili” Solares. He married Solares in 2018, divorced in 2022, then wed OnlyFans model Catalina Hager in 2024 – a marriage that ended in an April 2025 filing.

It seems the stars have aligned for these two reality‑TV veterans. As the Emmys approach, fans will be watching not just the awards, but also the budding romance that just might become the season’s hottest subplot.