Ct Tamburello’S Romance Sparks Divorce Drama – Estranged Wife Demands He Sign Papers

New romance, old paperwork – the drama heats up

CT Tamburello’s flirtation with Phaedra Parks has reality TV fans buzzing, but heat from the spotlight is colliding with unfinished business. Catalina White, Tamburello’s estranged wife, tells TMZ she’s still waiting for him to put pen to paper and finalize their divorce.

White and Tamburello secretly married in October 2024, and the couple’s split has moved into public view as CT’s new relationship gained traction. An exclusive TMZ interview published Sept. 7 has White urging her estranged husband to bring the legal side of their breakup to a close so both parties can truly move forward.

“I’m not trying to make this messy — I just want the legal part wrapped up so we can both turn the page and live our lives,” White told TMZ, emphasizing that cooperation would make the process easier for everyone involved.

White’s timeline and her request for cooperation

From filing to delays

White first filed for divorce in January 2025, citing an irretrievable breakdown in the marriage. She says she initially withdrew the filing after feeling pressured by Tamburello, but that he later filed his own petition and the matter has since stalled.

According to White, her attorneys have repeatedly attempted to move the case forward, but they continue to face delays awaiting Tamburello’s cooperation. Her main ask is simple and specific – she wants him to sign the necessary documents so the process can advance.

Not about money – her financial independence

Catalina White was clear about her motives: she isn’t pursuing financial support from CT. She says she’s built a career, supports herself and is one of the top earners on OnlyFans, so this isn’t about money.

“I do not—and never did—need or want money from this man,” she told TMZ, reiterating that the only thing she seeks is cooperation to finalize the divorce. That point underlines her desire for simple, legal closure rather than public drama.

Phaedra Parks and Apollo Nida weigh in

Public romance, private realities

Phaedra Parks’ connection with CT has been splashed across headlines as their relationship grows more public. White says she’s not interested in dissecting whether the romance is genuine or publicity-driven, and that she genuinely wishes CT well in his personal and professional pursuits.

Still, she wants the same energy CT shows promoting his relationship to be applied to closing out their marriage.

Apollo Nida’s supportive take

Phaedra’s ex-husband, Apollo Nida, chimed in with a supportive note about her moving on. Nida — who divorced Parks in 2014 after five years of marriage — told TMZ that she has always handled herself appropriately as a mom.

He added that as long as CT treats Phaedra and their two sons well, CT “has got no worries” from his side, giving his nod of approval to the budding pairing while acknowledging the importance of how he treats his family.

What’s next for everyone involved

Legal steps and public lives

Catalina White’s message is straightforward: if CT is publicly moving on, he should be ready to do the legal work too. She’s asked him to sign the paperwork so the divorce can be finalized and both parties can move forward without lingering legal ties.

With the story playing out across tabloids and social feeds, fans will be watching how quickly the paperwork gets handled and whether CT responds to White’s plea. In the meantime, the mix of romance and unresolved legal matters keeps this one squarely in the reality-TV spotlight.