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CT Tamburello's WIFE REACTS to Phaedra Parks Romance as Couple HARD-LAUNCHES at Emmys
Parks and Tamburello, who first met while competing on Season 2 of The Traitors, confirmed their relationship earlier this month after weeks of speculation. They then made things official on the red carpet, posing together at the Sept. 5 Emmy ceremony.
While fans celebrated the unexpected reality-TV pairing, Tamburello’s estranged wife, Catalina White, appeared to have a very different message.
Catalina White Has One Request
Shortly after Parks and Tamburello’s romance became public, White responded to an Instagram post about the couple with a short but pointed message: “Sign the papers”, accompanied by three clapping emojis.
The comment appeared to reference the couple’s still-pending divorce. White filed for divorce from Tamburello in January 2026, describing their marriage as “irretrievably broken.” The former couple married in October 2024.
The divorce proceedings have continued for months, with the couple previously indicating that they were negotiating a marital settlement.
White Says She Wants to Move Forward
White has previously said she wishes Tamburello well but wants the divorce process completed.
In August, she told Where Is the Buzz that she was choosing not to publicly discuss the details of their relationship out of respect for the legal process and everyone involved.
She also pushed back against the idea that the divorce was about money, saying she is proud of having built her own career and being able to support herself independently. Her focus, she said, is on her family, her business and moving forward with her life.
More recently, White reportedly said the divorce had been moving slower than she wanted and that she and Tamburello were not communicating.
Her public reaction to his new relationship therefore appeared less about Parks herself and more about wanting the legal chapter of her marriage to finally come to an end.
CT and Phaedra Make Their Romance Official
The romance between Tamburello and Parks surprised many reality-TV fans.
The pair met while filming The Traitors Season 2, which aired in 2024. Their playful chemistry on the show sparked speculation that there might be something more between them, although Tamburello previously denied that their connection was romantic.
Years later, the two reconnected and their friendship reportedly developed into a romantic relationship.
Parks confirmed the relationship during an appearance on Jeff Lewis Live in early September. When asked whether she and Tamburello were simply platonic, she made it clear that they were not.
She also revealed that Tamburello would be her date to the Creative Arts Emmys, where he was scheduled to present.
The Couple’s Emmy “Hard Launch”
On Sept. 5, Parks and Tamburello arrived together at the Creative Arts Emmys, officially putting their romance on display.
Parks later shared photos from the evening on Instagram, calling Tamburello her “prize” and “real trophy.” The couple dressed in coordinated black looks, with Tamburello wearing a classic tuxedo and Parks turning heads in a dramatic black gown.
The public appearance marked a major shift from the secrecy surrounding their relationship just weeks earlier.
Their chemistry has continued to draw attention since the Emmys, with the pair later spotted together in New York.
A Complicated Timeline
The timing of the romance has inevitably raised questions because Tamburello’s divorce from White has not yet been finalized.
Tamburello previously married Lilianet Solares, with whom he shares a son. Their divorce was finalized in 2023. He married White in October 2024, but she filed for divorce in January 2026.
Parks was previously married to Apollo Nida, with whom she shares two sons. Their divorce was finalized in 2017. Nida has since publicly expressed support for Parks’ new relationship, saying he is happy for her as long as Tamburello treats her and their children well.
What Happens Next?
For now, Parks and Tamburello appear to be enjoying their new relationship in the spotlight, while White remains focused on finalizing her divorce.
The unexpected romance has already become one of reality television’s most talked-about new couples — especially because fans watched their connection develop years ago on The Traitors.
But with Tamburello and White’s divorce still pending, White’s simple message may continue to be part of the story: before the new chapter can fully begin, she wants the old one officially closed.
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