Apollo Nida has given his blessing to Phaedra Parks’ new romance.
Nida, 45, said on Monday that he is “happy” for his ex-wife and her boyfriend, Chris “CT” Tamburello, 44. The former couple, who wed in 2009 and finalized their divorce in July 2017, share two sons: Ayden, 16, and Dylan, 13. Nida said that as long as the “Challenge” veteran treats Parks and their children well, he’s “got no worries.”
The construction worker also confessed that he spotted a romance “brewing” between Parks and Tamburello while they were filming “The Traitors” Season 2, just like many fans did. He noted that he is not too concerned with the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum’s dating life, adding that the two maintain a cordial co-parenting relationship. Nida said that Parks “has always handled herself appropriately” when it comes to their children.
Parks confirmed the relationship herself during her Thursday appearance on SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live,” telling listeners that their connection is “not platonic.” This revelation came three years after they filmed “Traitors” together.
“He made it clear to her he really, really liked her and he fell for her when they were on ‘Traitors,'” a source shared. “He makes her really happy. They really do laugh together a lot and their relationship is really sweet.”
The pair made their red carpet debut on Saturday at the Creative Arts Emmys 2026, stepping out together for the first time as a couple at the high-profile event.
Tamburello’s romantic history includes a marriage to Lilianet “Lili” Solares from 2018 to 2023, with whom he shares 10-year-old son CJ. He then wed OnlyFans model Catalina White in October 2024, though she filed for divorce in January 2026.
Since Parks and Tamburello went public, White has been vocal about her estranged husband’s failure to finalize their split. In the outlet Instagram post on Saturday about the new relationship, White commented, “Sign the papers” alongside three clapping hands emojis.
Last month, White said that their divorce had still not been finalized and that it was “taking a while.” She also noted that the two are not on speaking terms.
On Sunday, White issued a pointed message that she has no interest in reconciling with Tamburello.
Nida’s own path to this moment was tumultuous. As the couple were already facing marital problems, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail, wire and bank fraud in May 2014 and was sentenced to eight years in prison. He completed his prison sentence in June 2019, two years after the divorce was finalized.
The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum has since built a thriving career across multiple reality franchises, while Nida has focused on rebuilding his life and maintaining his relationship with their sons.
Tamburello first rose to fame on MTV’s “The Real World: Paris” in 2003 before becoming a mainstay on “The Challenge,” where he earned a reputation as one of the competition series’ most formidable competitors. His transition to “The Traitors” introduced him to Parks, setting the stage for their eventual romance.
Parks and Tamburello are expected to continue their public appearances together as their relationship progresses.
