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Reality Star's Mom Feared Drug Dealing Over First Paychecks
1 Oct
Summary
- Tamburello's mother mistook his cash earnings for drug money.
- He now uses BuzzStar, a platform for paid fan video calls.
- Tamburello is currently competing on The Challenge: Cutthroat.
CT Tamburello, a veteran of MTV's 'The Challenge,' revealed on the Creators Inc. Podcast that his mother's initial reaction to his early earnings was suspicion. She mistook his cash payments from nightclub appearances for 'blood money,' advising him to keep it out of the house, a piece of financial guidance Tamburello now regrets.
These early earnings came from appearances following his time on 'The Real World: Paris.' Tamburello is now actively engaging with fans through paid video calls on BuzzStar, a platform founded by Andy Bachman. He values this as a safe space for direct interaction.
In addition to his online engagement, Tamburello is currently featured on 'The Challenge: Cutthroat,' which began airing weekly on Paramount+ on August 5. His recent activities also include a public romance with Phaedra Parks, which began after they competed together on 'The Traitors.' The couple made their red-carpet debut at the Creative Arts Emmys and Tamburello described their relationship as peaceful.
Meanwhile, Tamburello's divorce proceedings with estranged wife Catalina White are progressing toward private mediation, scheduled for the month following September 29. Separately, Andy Bachman, the podcast host, recently received an Impact & Influence Award for his work in helping creators leverage online audiences.
