Ryan Tubridy announces engagement to Dr Clare Kambamettu
Ryan Tubridy has announced his engagement to Dr Clare Kambamettu.
Dr Kambamettu is a clinical psychologist and former Rose of Tralee winner.
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Speaking on his show, the former RTÉ presenter said: "'I'm very, very, very happy to confirm that I did indeed get engaged to my partner Clare on Thursday evening in the west of Ireland. It is a very beautiful feeling."
Mr Tubridy's radio show is broadcast on
Virgin Radio in the UK and on Q102 in Ireland.
He said the couple
were 'surrounded by gorgeous people who we didn't know, strangers in the hotel and people who were working around the place' when he proposed.
'I just decided: now is the time, and here we go,' he added.
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'It's a very exciting time to be alive. I'm a very, very lucky man.
'It's one of those beautiful moments where the world feels lighter and there's a whole new adventure ahead.'
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A jewellery store based in Clifden posted on social media that Tubridy had bought a diamond ring from the shop on Monday. The post was subsequently deleted.
Mr Tubridy and Dr Kambamettu made their first public appearance at the Irish Post Awards in London in 2023.
Mr Tubridy, who is now based in London, left RTÉ in August 2023 in controversial circumstances after it emerged the national broadcaster had understated his earnings.
This led to a serious of Oireachtas media committee hearings, which focused on overspending at RTÉ.
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