Well, it looks like that Traitors chemistry was about more than just the game.
Phaedra Parks has officially confirmed that she and Chris “CT” Tamburello are dating, putting an end to weeks of speculation about their relationship.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star addressed the romance during an appearance on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live on September 4.
When host Jeff Lewis asked Phaedra if her upcoming trip to the Creative Arts Emmys with CT was simply platonic, she made it pretty clear that it wasn’t.
“No, it’s not,” Phaedra responded.
Phaedra also confirmed that she and CT had already gone out together, although she wasn’t ready to reveal exactly how many dates they’ve been on or when their relationship officially began. She teased that she wanted to “save” some of those details for later.
And honestly, fans probably saw this one coming.
Phaedra and CT first met while filming Season 2 of Peacock’s The Traitors. Their friendship and playful chemistry quickly became one of the more memorable dynamics of the season, with fans wondering whether there could eventually be something more between them.
At the time, however, there wasn’t a confirmed romance.
Fast-forward to 2026, and the two started getting noticeably flirty on social media. CT even referred to Phaedra as his “bae,” while Phaedra responded to one of his posts with a pretty telling message: “Baby, I’m already yours.”
The new couple then took things from social media to the red carpet. On September 5, Phaedra and CT made their official public debut as a couple at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. CT was attending as a presenter, with Phaedra by his side as his date.
Following the Emmys, the two planned to head to New York together, where Phaedra had a work commitment on Fire Island.
For Phaedra, 52, and CT, 46, this is certainly an unexpected reality-TV crossover that fans probably didn’t have on their 2026 bingo cards.
More Details Behind Phaedra & CT’s Previous Relationships
Phaedra was previously married to Apollo Nida, with whom she shares two sons. CT has also had high-profile relationships and marriages, including his relationship with the late Diem Brown and marriages to Lilianet Solares and Catalina White.
But for now, it seems like Phaedra and CT are enjoying this new chapter and figuring things out as they go.
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