Phaedra Parks and Chris “CT” Tamburello have taken their relationship public, and two of their exes have very different reactions to the new romance.
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and “The Challenge” veteran confirmed they were more than friends three years after filming season 2 of “The Traitors” together.
Phaedra described their relationship as “not platonic,” and the couple made their red carpet debut at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys over the weekend.
Now, Phaedra’s ex-husband, Apollo Nida, is giving CT his endorsement — while CT’s estranged wife, Catalina White, made it clear she wants their unfinished divorce resolved.
Apollo Nida Supports Phaedra Parks’ New Relationship With CT
@enews Phaedra Parks and CT Tamburello made their red carpet debut at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.❤️
Apollo told TMZ he is “happy” for Phaedra and isn’t particularly concerned about her dating life, as long as CT treats her and their children well.
Phaedra and Apollo share sons Ayden, 16, and Dylan, 13. The former couple married in 2009 and finalized their divorce in 2017.
Apollo also said he noticed something developing between Phaedra and CT when they competed together on “The Traitors.”
His support comes as Phaedra and CT navigate their relationship publicly after years of friendship and viewer speculation.
CT Tamburello’s Estranged Wife Wants Their Divorce Finalized
@bravotalktoomuch Phaedra Parks from the Real Housewives of Atlanta has made it offical that her and CT from The Challenge are dating. Phaedra and CT met competing on The Traitors. I made a little montage of the time Phaedra and CT were together on The Traitors. They were so cute together on thr show. If you haven’t seen The Traitors US season 2, it’s a must watch and only on Peacock. Phaedea became one of the most iconic Traitors. She definitely elevated the show. #phaedraparks #rhoa #realhousewivesofatlanta #andycohen #bravotv
CT’s marital status remains more complicated.
Catalina married CT in October 2024 and filed for divorce in January 2026. The case has yet to be finalized, and she recently urged him to “sign the papers” after his relationship with Phaedra became public.
Catalina expanded on her frustration with Page Six.
“What I would like is for him to put the same energy into ending our marriage that he’s putting into publicly promoting his new relationship,” she said. “I’ve been trying to finalize this divorce. My counsel has made repeated efforts to move things forward as quickly as possible, and we continue to wait for his cooperation.”
Catalina maintained that she is not seeking money from CT and said her priority is completing their divorce. She also declined to weigh in on whether his relationship with Phaedra is genuine or publicity-driven and wished him well moving forward.
For Phaedra and CT, the new romance may be public, but one part of CT’s previous relationship still needs a legal ending.
