Phaedra Parks and Chris “CT” Tamburello have officially taken their romance to the red carpet!
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star and The Challenge veteran stepped out together at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday, September 5, marking their first official red-carpet appearance as a couple. The two looked every bit like a stylish new reality TV power couple as they posed together for photos at the star-studded event. (Page Six)
Phaedra looked absolutely stunning for the occasion, wearing a glamorous black velvet gown embellished with crystals. The sophisticated look perfectly matched the elegance of the Emmy celebration, while CT kept things classic in a sharp black tuxedo. Together, they made quite the impression as they arrived for television’s big weekend. (Page Six)
The appearance comes just one day after Phaedra publicly confirmed that she and CT are officially dating. During her September 4 appearance on Jeff Lewis Live, Phaedra was asked whether CT was simply accompanying her to the Emmys as a platonic date.
Her response made it clear that there was more going on between the two reality stars.
Phaedra confirmed that CT was, in fact, her date and revealed that the two had already gone out together before making their relationship public. She remained playful when pressed for additional details, choosing to keep some aspects of their new romance private. (E! Online)
From The Traitors to the Emmys
For fans who watched Season 2 of The Traitors, seeing Phaedra and CT together at the Emmys feels like a full-circle moment.
The two first met while filming the second season of Peacock’s reality competition series. Their playful chemistry quickly became one of the most talked-about dynamics of the season, with Phaedra famously giving CT the nickname “Castle Daddy.” At the time, however, both stars maintained that their connection was rooted in friendship and the game. (Just Jared)
Years later, that friendship has apparently evolved into something much more.
Phaedra’s recent confirmation put an end to months of speculation surrounding the pair. According to reports, their romantic relationship developed more recently, with Phaedra indicating that things progressed after her most recent trip to Los Angeles. (TV Insider)
And now, they have gone from reality TV co-stars to an official red-carpet couple.
Phaedra Calls CT Her “Prize”
Following their Emmys appearance, Phaedra continued to give fans a glimpse into their relationship by sharing cozy photos with CT on social media. In one post, she affectionately referred to him as her “prize,” adding another sweet moment to their increasingly public romance. (Page Six)
The couple’s night wasn’t only about romance, either. CT was at the Creative Arts Emmys in a professional capacity as a presenter, while The Traitors had a major night at the awards, taking home six wins from seven nominations. (Page Six)
After the Emmy festivities, Phaedra and CT were also expected to head to New York together, giving the pair even more time to enjoy their new relationship away from the Los Angeles spotlight. (TV Insider)
Fans Are Loving the Unexpected Couple
The relationship has generated plenty of excitement among reality television fans, particularly because of how unexpected the pairing initially seemed.
Phaedra is best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her appearances across the Bravo reality universe, while CT has spent years competing on MTV’s The Challenge. Their paths crossing on The Traitors gave viewers a chance to see a completely different side of both stars.
Now, fans are getting to watch that connection continue outside the castle.
From their undeniable chemistry on The Traitors to their glamorous appearance at the Emmys, Phaedra and CT’s relationship has certainly given fans another reality TV storyline to follow
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