Phaedra Parks Confirms Romance With CT Tamburello

Phaedra Parks has confirmed that her connection with fellow The Traitors alum Chris “CT” Tamburello is romantic, ending two years of speculation sparked by their chemistry on the Peacock competition series.

Parks makes the relationship official

During a September 4 appearance on Jeff Lewis Live, Parks was asked whether her relationship with Tamburello was platonic. Her answer was direct: it was not. She also said she would attend the Creative Arts Emmys as his date, with Tamburello scheduled to present at the ceremony.

Parks added that the pair planned to travel together after the awards event, heading from Los Angeles to New York. E! News and Page Six separately reported the interview and the couple’s plans. Both outlets noted that Tamburello was at the studio, while his social media activity added another public sign that the relationship had moved beyond friendship.

A partnership fans first noticed on The Traitors

The reality stars met while filming the second season of The Traitors, which aired in 2024. Their on-screen alliance quickly became a favorite among viewers, who read a playful spark into their interactions around the castle. Tamburello ultimately won the season, while Parks became one of its most talked-about players.

The two have stayed in each other’s orbit since then, prompting recurring dating rumors. Parks, 52, indicated that the relationship became official around her most recent trip to Los Angeles. Tamburello, 46, is best known for his long run on MTV’s The Challenge, while Parks returned to The Real Housewives of Atlanta after expanding her reality-TV profile through Peacock.

The confirmation turns a fan-favorite television pairing into a real-life couple, but Parks kept some details private during the interview. For now, their Emmy appearance is set to become their first major public outing since she put a clear label on the relationship.