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.
"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.
Tyler Duckworth's loved ones came together to celebrate the late reality star's life Saturday ... and Johnny Bananas is giving fans a look inside the memorial.
Bananas -- Tyler’s former co-star and friend -- shared photos from the service, including flyers honoring Tyler and snaps of the 'Real World' and 'Challenge' alum's friends and coworkers as they gathered to pay their respects.
The remembrance post was captioned “Lights will guide you home. And I hope wherever they lead you, you know how deeply you were loved, and how much of you we'll carry with us forever. Rest easy, brother” -- set to Coldplay's "Fix You."
"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.
Transportation SecretarySean Duffy's patriotic road trip series is still coming ... and TMZ has learned minor post-production tweaks are behind the delay.
Sources familiar with the project tell TMZ ... editors have been making final adjustments to the five-part series while the team also works out how it wants to roll out the episodes.
We're told the delay does not signal trouble for the project, and our sources say the American people can expect the series to drop within the next few weeks.
Devyn Simone is officially stepping back into the Bravo universe, 'cause she’s been officially added to the cast of "The Real Housewives of New York City" Season 16.
Simone will appear this season as a "friend of the Housewives," joining a mix of returning faces and new additions as the franchise continues its rebooted run, according to a source close to production cited by Deadline.
According to the report, she'll be sharing the screen with returning stars Erin Lichy, Sai de Silva, and Jessel Taank, along with newcomers Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond, and Daisy Toye. OG 'RHONY' alum Carole Radziwill is also set to make a return to the franchise in a friend role.
Simone is no stranger to the 'Real Housewives' world, BTW ... she previously appeared during Season 13 and even tested for a full-time role ahead of the reboot.
She first broke into reality TV back in 2009 on "The Real World: Brooklyn", later appearing on "The Challenge", and went on to become a familiar pop culture voice as a guest panelist on "The Wendy Williams Show" from 2017 to 2022.
Sean Duffy's going back to his TV roots, but this time, he's bringing the whole family and a patriotic mission along for the ride ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Bunim/Murray Productions -- the same company that produced Sean on MTV's "The Real World: Boston" back in 1997 -- is currently in production on a YouTube series centered around the Transportation Secretary and is being hosted and paid for by the "Great American Road Trip," an independent nonprofit organization.
We're told the series follows Duffy, his wife Rachel Campos-Duffy, and their family as they hit the road across America, with cameras capturing stops at theme parks, national landmarks, and small-town destinations. The project is tied to the country's upcoming 250th birthday and aims to spotlight the people, places, and stories that define the nation.
Scott Wolf's request for a restraining order has been granted ... and, for the time being, his estranged wife Kelley isn't supposed to go anywhere near their kids.
The "Party of Five" star was granted the restraining order in Utah Wednesday afternoon ... with the judge noting in his decision Kelley has "engaged in an escalating pattern of behavior that poses a substantial threat or immediate and irreparable harm" to the couple's kids.
The judge awarded temporary sole physical and temporary sole legal custody of their three children ... and, until further notice, Kelley "shall not have any parent-time or contact" with Scott or the kids.
Scott Wolf is seeking court-ordered protection against his estranged wife amid a nasty divorce.
The "Party of Five" star beelined it to court Tuesday in Utah and filed for a temporary restraining order against 'Real World' star Kelley ... TMZ has confirmed.
Scott's filing includes his declaration and another declaration from Michael Wolf, who appears to be one of his siblings.
Scott Wolf’s breaking his silence a day after wife Kelley dropped their separation news -- saying filing for divorce was the hardest decision he’s ever made.
The "Doc" actor kept it classy in a statement obtained by TMZ, saying their three kids are -- and always will be -- their top priority ... adding their top ask was for privacy as they guide their crew through this new chapter.
It was Kelley who cracked open the can of divorce drama after 20 years of marriage -- but even then, she kept the focus on shielding their kids through it all.
Tony Raines -- an MTV reality TV star -- was arrested early Sunday morning for operating a vehicle while intoxicated ... TMZ has learned.
Raines -- a contestant on "The Challenge" and "Real World: Skeletons" -- was arrested on 1 count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, 1 count of reckless operation and four counts of negligent injuring.
It's unclear exactly what led to his arrest ... but, sources tell us Raines was at a wedding in Hammond, Louisiana on Saturday night and he went to the afterparty at a nearby restaurant after.
Sarah Becker -- a reality television star who appeared on MTV's "The Real World" -- has died by suicide ... TMZ has learned.
A family member of Becker confirmed the tragic news to TMZ ... telling us she died early last week at her home in Illinois. She'd moved to the area to take care of family last year, but had plans to move back to California.
Unfortunately, we're told she struggled with mental health in recent months ... including taking care of her ailing mother and sister -- and, a skateboarding accident compounded her troubles.
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If you're a "Selling Sunset" fan, you probably saw former cast mate Christine Quinn showin' him a potential pad for him to Netflix and chill in. For now, you can watch him as the culture expert on a popular show alongside Jonathan van Ness.
