Andy Cohen had more than an inkling that something special was brewing between Phaedra Parks and Chris “CT” Tamburello.
“Phaedra had mentioned that she was hanging out with CT to me a month or two ago, and I was like, ‘Wow, I love this.’ So, I was really happy,” Andy, 58, shared of the pair’s surprise romance on the Tuesday, September 8, episode of SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live. “I wanted to be very kind of, not only discreet, but I didn’t want to pry, and I just was like, ‘Well, I guess if this keeps going, I’ll hear about it,’ and then we all heard about it.”
During the Friday, September 4, episode of SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, Phaedra, 52, confirmed things were more than just platonic with CT, 46.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star also revealed she was attending the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys on her Traitors costar’s arm.
“I know there were some people like, ‘Is this real? Is this real?’” Andy said on his radio show when responding to a listener’s phone call about Phaedra’s new beau. “Seems very real to me.”
Phaedra and CT first connected while filming season 2 of The Traitors in 2023. The pair grabbed the attention of viewers with their playful and palpable chemistry, which featured Phaedra calling her costar “castle daddy.”
On Saturday, September 5, the Bravo reality star took a big step in her relationship with CT when they went red carpet official.
“Some came for the awards. I came with the prize,” she wrote via Instagram. “Thank you to the real trophy for making a beautiful night even better. #Emmys.”
The new relationship has certainly grabbed the attention of costars and fans across the country.
After attending the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys together, CT and Phaedra received dozens of supportive messages from friends.
“Love this so much. I was there when we all met for the first time in the Landrover,” The Traitors and Big Brother alum Janelle Pierzina wrote in the comments section. “CT got in and you thought he was the mechanic. 🤣🥰 so happy for you both! ❤️.”
The Challenge vet Johnny Bananas added, “Mom and Dad ❤️.”
Phaedra and CT’s new relationship doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Over the Labor Day weekend, the pair traveled from Los Angeles to New York and visited Fire Island.
The duo were spotted displaying some PDA at MISTR’s “Hot Tub Games” at The Tryst Pool Club on Sunday, September 6.
