Johnny Bananas is throwing his full support behind CT Tamburello and Phaedra Parks' romance ... and he should know, since he competed alongside them on "The Traitors."
We got Johnny in Hollywood on Wednesday ... and the reality star, who calls CT a brother, told our photog CT and Phaedra weren't in a position to explore their relationship while filming the Peacock show ... but believes they've both since leveled up.
As for whether their romance is real ... Johnny says he's buying it and fully supports the couple. In fact, he joked he'll be "jumping out of the cake" at their wedding ... while acknowledging he may be getting ahead of the game.
Phaedra Parks isn't keeping her new romance tucked away anymore ... stepping out with boyfriend CT Tamburello at LAX and looking plenty cozy.
The 'RHOA' star was spotted at the airport with her 'Traitors' costar ... with CT wrapping an arm around his new boo as the two made their way through the terminal.
Phaedra wasn't exactly spilling her guts about the relationship, though ... when she was told people were wondering about her new man, Phaedra simply fired back, "Are they?" ... before keeping it moving.
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star revealed the news during an appearance on Jeff Lewis' radio show Friday ... telling listeners she and "The Challenge" veteran are romantically involved.
Phaedra confirmed she and CT have been out together, but kept quiet about how many dates they've been on or when the relationship began.
Phaedra and CT first bonded while filming Season 2 of "The Traitors" in 2023 ... and fans quickly picked up on their chemistry when the season aired in 2024.
"The Challenge" star Tyler Duckworth was tragically found "up against the door" of his bathroom when he died.
A case report from the Grand Forks Police Department -- obtained by Page Six -- said that's how the 44-year-old's body was found in his North Dakota apartment.
"The Challenge" may have made Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio and Tyler Duckworth rivals ... but Johnny says Tyler was the brother he never had.
Johnny posted an emotional tribute Sunday ... playing Zach Bryan's "Pink Skies" on acoustic guitar as a montage retraced their nearly 20 years of friendship -- from their "Real World: Key West" days to their many battles on "The Challenge."
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Tyler write in the Instagram post ... "You were more than a friend. More than a roommate. You were the brother I never had."
Tyler Duckworth was found dead in an overflowing bathtub after a neighbor noticed water coming from his North Dakota apartment ... TMZ has learned.
Grand Forks PD tells TMZ ... officers responded to "The Challenge" star's home around 11:45 AM Tuesday for a welfare check involving an unresponsive person.
Police say a maintenance worker had gone into Tyler's unit after a neighbor reported excessive water coming from the apartment ... and discovered an overflowing bathtub with Tyler's body inside.
Pauly D is ringing in another trip around the sun the only way he knows how -- with a packed Vegas nightclub, booming music and a whole lotta love from the crowd.
The "Jersey Shore" star kicked off his 46th birthday celebration Saturday night at Marquee Las Vegas ... taking over the DJ booth while fans packed the club. At one point, a giant "Happy B-Day Pauly D" sign lit up behind him as the birthday boy soaked in the moment.
Pauly looked right at home behind the decks, hyping up the crowd with his trademark energy, pointing out to fans and grinning from ear to ear as the party rolled on. Safe to say nobody was leaving early.
Farrah Abraham was flying the stars and stripes for Memorial Day ... and doing it in her signature fashion -- poolside in a tiny American flag bikini!
Check out these scorching snaps from Monday ... the former "Teen Mom" star looked fully locked into holiday mode while rocking a barely-there two-piece.
If there’s one thing Farrah’s gonna do, it’s commit to the bit -- she was serving confidence from every angle and making sure the camera caught all of it.
Another star has weighed in on Spencer Pratt running for L.A. mayor ... and it's none other than Gabrielle Union.
TMZ caught up with the actress Wednesday as she left The Abbey's 35th anniversary party ... and of course, we had to get her thoughts on the topic that has been dominating SoCal headlines.
As you can see ... Gabrielle gets a hearty chuckle when asked what she thinks of Pratt's political ambitions ... before shouting out "Laguna Beach's" Stephen Colletti -- then declaring she's team "LC," AKA Lauren Conrad.
Spencer Pratt -- the reality star turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate -- has one hell of a political role model ... Jesus Christ himself!
That's right ... CNN anchor Elex Michaelson asked Spencer if he has a political role model during their interview Thursday on "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson."
And Spencer bluntly responded, "Jesus Christ. He was a politician." Elex seemed a bit surprised as he cracked a smile, before changing gears and asking which MODERN politician Spencer is drawn to.
A celebrity wellness guru and MTV personality is standing firm ... after a firestorm of criticism was unleashed when she admitted she doesn't have a license to practice therapy.
Here's the deal ... Cheyenne Bryant, who claims to hold a Ph.D., has been at the center of controversy since she made the lack of a license news known while on Joe Budden's podcast... leading to scrutiny of her education and qualifications in general.
Now, Cheyenne is pushing back, telling Fox5 DC ... if she believes she's a doctor, then that should be good enough ... 'cause she's done plenty to help people, including Nick Cannon,Cam Newton and Shannon Sharpe.
"Wild 'N Out" star Justina Valentine hijacked "TMZ After Dark" over the weekend ... and she didn't just prove she's a freestyle beast ... she also made sure Nick Cannon caught a few hilarious strays along the way!
The shots at Nick weren't random either ... considering it was Mother's Day weekend, Justina wasted no time clowning her boss the second she hopped on the bus -- joking the holiday was basically Nick’s Super Bowl.
Justina REALLY sent the party into meltdown mode when she compared Nick to Oprah Winfrey ... except instead of giving away cars, she joked he's handing out kids. "You get a kid! You get a kid! YOU get a kid!!!" ... and yeah, the whole bus lost it!
Anybody still believe moms can't be sexy? Definitely not Farrah Abraham ... 'cause she spent Mother's Day weekend in L.A. cranking up the heat in one seriously tiny bikini!
Peep these pics -- the former "Teen Mom" star was poolside at her hotel rocking barely-there swimwear, which showcased her sculpted physique.
Farrah was fully owning the spotlight too ... especially with that bright platinum blonde hair and those high-rise bikini bottoms working overtime as she strutted her way into the pool to cool off.
Mariah Carey spent Mother's Day the diva way ... with a fancy family dinner in West Hollywood, while her ex Nick Cannon was busy sticking to his own holiday tradition.
The singer hit up L.A. hotspot Craig's on Sunday night with her twins she shares with Cannon -- Moroccan and Monroe -- looking glamorous as ever while cameras snapped the family arriving for dinner.
Mariah kept it chic and cool mom-coded in an all-tan ensemble with silver pumps and oversized shades ... while the twins stayed close by, as the trio made their way inside.
"The Challenge" star CT Tamburello's ex-wife, Lilianet Solares, is dragging him back to court for allegedly failing to follow the court's order in their final divorce judgment ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Lilianet claims that CT has not provided health insurance for their son, Christopher Solares.
CT and Lilianet finalized their divorce in November 2023 ... and the reality star was ordered to pay $761 per month in child support, plus $332 for each week that he cannot exercise parenting time due to work.
Before this cute kid hangin' by the pool turned into a reality TV star, she was just throwing on her goggles, and growing up in Siesta Key, Florida ...
If you're an MTV viewer, you'll recognize her from "Siesta Key," but she's also known for her bikini line, which she models herself on the reg.
