The Challenge veteran Chris “CT” Tamburello and OnlyFans model Catalina White are finally moving their stalled divorce forward. New court documents show the pair are scheduled for private mediation next month as CT’s romance with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks continues to play out in public.
The timing has not gone unnoticed.
Quick answer: What is happening with CT Tamburello and Catalina White?
Chris “CT” Tamburello and OnlyFans model Catalina White have been locked in divorce conflict, with reports of mediation, while CT’s relationship with Phaedra Parks fuels US reality-TV coverage.
CT Tamburello divorce and Phaedra Parks romance: why it trends
Search interest bundles Challenge fame, Housewives crossover, and OnlyFans-adjacent personal branding. Clean timelines—divorce process vs new relationship—help Google News and Discover surface accurate updates.
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From Quick Wedding to Prolonged Split
CT and Catalina married in a private ceremony in Islamorada, Florida, in October 2024. Three months later, in January 2026, Catalina filed for divorce in Miami-Dade County, stating the marriage was “irretrievably broken.” She later withdrew that petition, saying she felt pressured by CT to do so. CT then filed his own divorce action in June, making the same claim that the marriage could not be saved.
For months the case sat largely inactive. Catalina has repeatedly said her lawyers made repeated efforts to push the process along and that she has been waiting for cooperation. She has also emphasized that she is not seeking alimony or a financial windfall. “I am one of the top earners on OnlyFans,” she has stated. “I support myself… I’m not asking for anything from him other than his cooperation in finalizing our divorce.”
According to the latest filings obtained by TMZ, the two are now set for private mediation in an attempt to settle remaining issues.
Phaedra Parks Enters the Picture
While the legal process dragged, CT and Phaedra Parks went public. The two first met on the set of The Traitors Season 2 in 2023–2024 and exchanged noticeable chemistry during filming. Parks confirmed the relationship had become romantic during an appearance on Jeff Lewis Live, and the pair made a red-carpet debut together at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys.
Catalina’s public response has been consistent: finish the paperwork. After news of the new relationship spread, she commented “Sign the papers” under coverage of the couple and later told outlets she wanted CT to put the same energy into ending the marriage that he was putting into promoting the new relationship.
She has also addressed speculation about any earlier overlap between CT and Phaedra, saying she only ever viewed their connection as friendly until recently and has “no reason to believe” otherwise.
Where Each Side Stands
Catalina has said she has moved on, describing herself as “having fun in [her] cougar era,” and that she has blocked CT since late June. Communication, she says, now goes only through professional channels. CT has described his relationship with Parks in positive terms, telling one outlet they are “in a good place” and that she brings peace.
Neither side has children together. CT shares a son from a previous relationship.
Why the Story Resonates
The case sits at the intersection of reality-television fame, platform-era earnings, and the gap between public romance and private legal timelines. Catalina’s insistence that she does not need CT’s money underscores how OnlyFans-scale income can change the leverage in celebrity divorces. At the same time, the months-long stall followed by a sudden mediation date shows how public pressure and new relationships can accelerate paperwork that previously moved slowly.
Whether mediation produces a final settlement remains to be seen. For now, both the legal process and the new relationship are advancing in parallel.
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Why this reality-TV divorce keeps ranking in US search
Challenge fame, Housewives crossover, and an OnlyFans-adjacent personal brand sit in one timeline. Clean separation—legal process on one side, new relationship coverage on the other—helps Google News surfaces stay accurate when social posts blur both threads into a single drama feed.
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Sources & further reading
Frequently Asked Questions
When did CT Tamburello and Catalina White get married?
They married in a private ceremony in October 2024 in Islamorada, Florida.
Who filed for divorce first?
Catalina White filed in January 2026, later withdrew the petition, and CT filed his own case in June 2026.
Is Catalina White seeking money from CT?
She has publicly stated she is not seeking alimony or financial support and supports herself through OnlyFans.
What is the latest development in the divorce?
Court documents indicate the parties are scheduled for private mediation to attempt a settlement.
When did CT and Phaedra Parks go public?
Parks confirmed the romantic relationship in early September 2026; they appeared together at the Creative Arts Emmys.
Based on court reporting and statements published by TMZ, Page Six, Us Weekly, and related outlets.
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Editorial note on sources and updates
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Author: Shivam Das · Senior entertainment desk · Updated for U.S. readers
