Ryan Tubridy announces engagement to Dr Clare Kambamettu

Speaking on his Virgin Radio UK show, the former Late Late Show host announced that the pair had gotten engaged in Connemara

Ryan Tubridy: "I'm very, very, very happy to confirm I did get engaged to my partner Clare in the west of Ireland on Thursday evening."

Ryan Tubridy has confirmed his engagement to clinical psychologist and former Rose of Tralee winner, Dr Clare Kambamettu.

Speaking on his Virgin Radio UK show, which is also broadcast on Dublin’s Q102, the former Late Late Show host announced that the pair had gotten engaged during a recent trip to Connemara.

Speaking on the show on Tuesday morning, he told listeners that he had “a little bit of news” that he and his now fiancé had been keeping to themselves.

"I'm very, very, very happy to confirm I did indeed get engaged to my partner Clare on Thursday evening, in the west of Ireland and it is a very beautiful feeling,” he said.

"We were surrounded by gorgeous people who we didn't know, strangers in the hotel, and people who were working around the place and got a beautiful ring organised, and the weather was gorgeous.

"And it's just the accumulation of a lot of lovely things happening, and I just decided now is the time. More to follow in terms of details and all the rest of it. By more to follow, I mean I'll tell my family first.

"It's a very exciting time to be alive. I'm a very, very lucky man, and I think it's one of those beautiful moments where the world feels lighter and there’s a whole new adventure ahead.” Tubridy thanked listeners who sent in well-wishes to the pair following the announcement, describing the future as “bright”.

On Monday, a jewellery store based in Clifden posted on social media that Tubridy had bought a diamond ring from the shop.

The post was later deleted, and Tubridy confirmed the news of his engagement on Tuesday morning.