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

It wasn’t exactly a Hollywood premiere, but the news felt just as glittery. On Thursday’s episode of Jeff Lewis Live, the ever‑glamorous Phaedra Parks let the cat out of the bag: she’s dating her former "Traitors" co‑star Chris “CT” Tamburello.

Lewis, ever the inquisitive host, leaned in and asked, “Are you dating because I heard you were going to the Emmys with a date, or is this just a platonic thing?” Parks chuckled, shook her head and said, “No, it’s not.” She went on to confirm that CT is indeed the lucky guy she’s been seeing, and that they’d be walking the red carpet together as his date when he presents at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

The pair, both veterans of reality TV, have been spotted around Los Angeles in the days leading up to the ceremony. A quick Instagram story from Tamburello showed his van parked outside the studio with the caption, “…’bout to leave to pick up bae,” clearly referring to Parks.

Fans were quick to pounce on the revelation. One caller on the show even teased, “I can confirm because I saw him right outside the studio!” The chemistry that made them fan‑favorites on "Traitors" Season 2—where CT won and Parks played a secret traitor—has clearly spilled over into real life.

Back in 2024, the two sparked countless memes with their flirty banter and strategic gameplay. Their bond was evident during the reunion, and now it looks like it’s evolving into something more. After the Emmys, Parks hinted they’ll jet back to New York City together, turning the night into a mini‑vacation for the duo.

Both stars come with pretty full romantic résumés. Parks, 52, is a longtime “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum. She was married to Apollo Nida from 2009 to 2017, sharing two sons, Ayden (16) and Dylan (13). Since then she’s dated actor Medina Islam, among others.

CT, 46, is best known for his long run on MTV’s “The Challenge.” He once courted fellow contestant Diem Brown in a relationship that lasted eight years before her tragic death in 2014. He later fathered a son, Christopher “C.J.”, with Lilianet “Lili” Solares, married her in 2018, and divorced in 2022. In 2024 he wed OnlyFans model Catalina Hager, but that marriage dissolved this spring.

Whether this new chapter will last remains to be seen, but for now fans can enjoy the sweet sight of two reality‑TV power players taking on the Emmy night arm‑in‑arm. As Parks cheekily wrote on an Instagram post that asked CT for a +1, “Baby I’m already yours,” the rest of the internet is just waiting for the next episode of this real‑life drama.