Now this is The Challenge.
Phaedra Parks and CT Tamburello’s new romance may be heating up, but there’s already a major complication threatening to steal the spotlight. Tamburello’s estranged wife, Catalina White, is speaking out and urging the reality star to finally bring their marriage to an end.
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Catalina White wants CT Tamburello to sign off on their divorce papers so he can “legally move on!”
In an exclusive interview with TMZ published Sept. 7, White alleged that Tamburello has yet to sign off on their divorce paperwork and is calling on her estranged husband to move the process along.
White, who secretly married The Real World star in October 2024, made it clear that she has no interest in weighing in on his new relationship with Parks.
“I genuinely wish Chris well in whatever relationship or career he chooses to pursue. I’m not interested in commenting on whether his new relationship is real, for publicity, or anything in between,” White shared.
However, she says she would like Tamburello to show the same urgency when it comes to ending their marriage.
“What I would like is for him to put the same energy into ending our marriage that he’s putting into publicly promoting his new relationship.”
White initially filed for divorce from the reality TV star in January 2025, alleging that their marriage was irretrievably broken. She claims, however, that she later felt pressured by Tamburello to withdraw the case.
According to White, Tamburello eventually filed for divorce himself, but she says the proceedings have continued for months without reaching a resolution.
“Since then, I’ve been trying to finalize this divorce,” White continued. “My counsel has made repeated efforts to move things forward as quickly as possible, and we continue to wait for his cooperation.”
And when it comes to the financial side of the split, White insists money isn’t what she’s after. She told TMZ that she has built a career of her own, supports herself and is one of the top earners on OnlyFans.
“I do not—and never did—need or want money from this man. I’m not asking for anything from him other than his cooperation in finalizing our divorce.”
White’s message to Tamburello was ultimately straightforward.
“If Chris is ready to publicly move on, he should be ready to legally move on too. Sign the papers!”
Meanwhile, Phaedra Parks’ ex-husband, Apollo Nida, appears to be happy seeing her thrive in her new relationship. Nida, who divorced the #RHOA star in 2014 after five years of marriage, told TMZ, that she has “always handled herself appropriately as a mom … and as long as CT treats her and their two sons well, he’s got no worries.”
More on CT and Phaedra’s relationship after the flip!
CT and Phaedra Parks were spotted packing on PDA on Fire Island and at LAX.
Catalina and Apollo’s comments come just one day after The Challenge star and Parks were spotted getting affectionate following their apparent debut as a couple.
Us Weekly obtained exclusive photos of the pair enjoying some quality time together in Fire Island, New York, after Parks, 52, brought Tamburello, 46, as her plus-one to MISTR’s “Hot Tub Games” at The Tryst Pool Club on Sunday, Sept. 6. The former Traitors co-stars have since given fans plenty of reason to believe the chemistry is real. In photos, the pair appeared completely smitten, with Tamburello snuggling up to Parks and even planting a sweet kiss on her cheek.
Parks commanded attention in a revealing, lacy bodysuit styled with matching Louis Vuitton pants and a shirt, while Tamburello opted for a more laid-back look featuring a khaki-colored shirt, brown slacks and sunglasses.
The new couple also caught attention in Los Angeles, where TMZ captured Tamburello wrapping his arms around Parks as the two made their way into an airport.
Their romance first became public earlier in the week as previously reported by BOSSIP. On Sept. 4, Parks appeared on Jeff Lewis’ SiriusXM show “Jeff Lewis Live,” where she confirmed that her relationship with her former Traitors co-star had moved well beyond friendship.
When Lewis asked Parks point-blank whether the two were dating and whether their connection was purely platonic, she gave a simple, direct answer: “It’s not.”
Parks also confirmed that she would be attending the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles with Tamburello on Sept. 5. The pair appeared together on the red carpet, looking stylish and comfortable alongside one another.
Meanwhile, Page Six reported that a source close to the situation claimed Tamburello had been making more of an effort to contact Parks in recent weeks, saying that “he made it clear to her he really, really liked her and he fell for her when they were on Traitors.”
What do you think about Phaedra Parks’ budding romance with CT Tamburello, hot or not?
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