Reality TV Romance
Phaedra Parks and CT Tamburello Confirm Romance Ahead of Emmys Date
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Tamburello was waiting outside the Jeff Lewis Live studio while Parks discussed their relationship; he posted Instagram Stories calling her his “bae” and shared a video of her interview, set to Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”
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Parks declined to say exactly how many dates the couple had been on, saying, “I’ve got to save it for the world,” and also kept the relationship’s start date vague, placing its beginnings sometime after her last trip to Los Angeles.
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The couple’s public flirtation included an Aug. 9 exchange in which Tamburello posted a photo of Parks and asked whether anyone could help him find an Emmys plus-one; Parks replied that she was already his date, prompting him to respond with a GIF of Will Smith fainting onto a couch.
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Parks and Tamburello live in different parts of the country—Parks in Atlanta and Tamburello on the East Coast—adding a long-distance element to the new relationship.
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Fans have responded by imagining a broader reality-TV crossover, including calls for Tamburello to appear on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and support Parks at a future reunion.
Phaedra Parks confirmed she is dating Chris 'CT' Tamburello, her co-star from The Traitors' second season. Yahoo Entertainment reported that during an appearance on Jeff Lewis Live, Parks made clear the relationship is not platonic. She also confirmed she will attend the Creative Arts Emmys as Tamburello's date while he presents at the ceremony.
Tamburello was waiting outside the studio during Parks' interview and posted Instagram Stories calling her his 'bae,' set to Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody.' AOL described their new romance as 'really sweet,' noting that the two live in different parts of the country—Parks in Atlanta and Tamburello on the East Coast.
Social Media Flirtation Led to Emmy Date Confirmation
The couple's public romance played out on social media before the official confirmation. Yahoo Entertainment reported that on August 9, Tamburello posted a photo of Parks and asked his followers to help him find an Emmys plus-one. Parks replied that she was already his date. Tamburello responded with a GIF of Will Smith fainting onto a couch.
Parks and Tamburello had fueled romance rumors through flirtatious exchanges for weeks. Their playful banter on Instagram caught fans' attention. When Parks appeared on Jeff Lewis Live, she kept some details private. She declined to say exactly how many dates they had been on, saying she had to 'save it for the world.'
The Traitors Connection Sparked Off-Screen Romance
Parks and Tamburello met while competing together on The Traitors' second season on Peacock. Yahoo Entertainment reported that the relationship began sometime after Parks' last trip to Los Angeles, though she kept the exact start date vague. Parks mentioned they had already been on several dates and planned to travel together to New York for a work commitment after the Emmys.
Tamburello, known as 'The Challenge' veteran, moved from professional wrestling into reality television. His appearance on The Traitors introduced him to Parks in a high-stakes game show environment. The two apparently developed feelings for each other off-camera after filming wrapped.
Fans Imagine Reality TV Crossover Possibilities
The reality television community has embraced the couple's romance. Fans are already imagining Tamburello appearing on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and supporting Parks at future reunions. Yahoo Entertainment noted that Parks and Tamburello's relationship has become one of the most talked-about new romances on reality TV.
The long-distance aspect of their relationship—with Parks based in Atlanta and Tamburello on the East Coast—adds an extra challenge. Despite the distance, the couple appears committed to making it work, planning trips together and making public appearances as a couple at major events.
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