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Extra.ie
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
What we know about Ryan Tubridy's fiancée's conflict-free engagement ring
Ryan Tubridy's lab-grown engagement ring is understood to have set the broadcaster back the very sweet price of €3,750, has learned. Smitten radio presenter Tubridy popped the question to his now fiancée, Clare Kambamettu, in her hometown of Clifden in Galway, presenting her with a ring he purchased from a local artisan jewellery shop. In a now-deleted Facebook post, O'Dailigh Jewellers of Clifden provided a detailed description of the ring, saying Tubridy himself was involved in the design process. Clare Kambamettu and Ryan Tubridy. Pic:O'Dailigh described the bespoke ring, writing that Tubridy chose 'a stunning 2.4 carat diamond ring which has a beautiful balance between a modern and old elegant style. The centre diamond is a 2-carat emerald cut with two tapered diamond baguettes on either side.' Now celebrity engagement ring specialist, Seamus Fahy of Voltaire Diamonds, who is considered one of the foremost experts in lab-grown diamonds, told that Tubridy's conflict-free rock could have set him back a relatively reasonable €3,750. 'Going off that description, the ring would have cost around €3,750,' said Mr Fahy. Dr Clare Kambamettu and Ryan Tubridy. Pic: RTÉ 'Lab-grown rings are significantly less expensive; you're looking at about a quarter of the price of mined diamonds, so it really brings the cost down.' Tubridy is, of course, famously aware of the environment, having ditched his car for a nifty scooter to run around town many years ago. Tubridy and Galway-born psychologist Ms Kambamettu have been dating for over four years now. Clare Kambamettu and Ryan Tubridy. Pic:for The Irish Post The Irish Mail on Sunday was the first to reveal that Tubridy and Ms Kambamettu had begun a relationship after meeting while she was a guest on his former RTE radio show. Now, years on, and with Tubridy landing a new gig on Virgin radio in the UK, he has given Ms Kambamettu a forever rock in the form of a specially designed engagement ring. On Monday, O'Dalaigh Jewellers in Clifden scooped Tubridy's big news, revealing on their business Facebook page that he had bought the ring for a 'very special lady'. The post was accompanied by a photo of the jeweller, Tubridy and Kambamettu posing together outside the store. Speaking on his radio show, the presenter said that he had some news to share 'that I was kind of keeping a little bit to myself and to ourselves'. He said that while he likes to remain private, 'the cat has been removed from the bag for a number of different reasons'. '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, and it is a very beautiful feeling.' Tubridy said he had 'got a beautiful ring organised and the weather was gorgeous'.
Sunday World
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Ryan Tubridy confirms engagement to long-time girlfriend after jeweller lets cat out of bag
Rumours have been swirling for weeks that the former RTÉ presenter had popped the question to the clinical psychologist and former Rose of Tralee winner, Dr Kambamettu Speaking on his Virgin Radio UK show, which is also broadcast on Dublin's Q102, the former Late Late Show host announced the pair got engaged while visiting the west of Ireland last week. 'I have a little bit of news that I've been keeping to myself, to ourselves,' he told listeners at the start of the show on Tuesday morning. "I'm very, very, very happy to confirm I did get engaged to my partner Clare in the west of Ireland on Thursday evening.' Tubridy thanked a number of listeners for sending in their well-wishes following the announcement and said 'it's a very beautiful feeling' and 'a very exciting time to be alive'. "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,' he said of the couple's time last week. "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. And by the 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.' He joked people had told him he had 'some tan' from his time spent on Connemara, but he had actually gone 'pink and red from sitting on a lake in Renvyle'. Meanwhile, Mr Tubridy's jeweller posted on social media yesterday that the former RTÉ broadcaster had bought a diamond ring from the shop – before deleting the post. Rumours have been swirling for weeks that the former RTÉ presenter had popped the question to the clinical psychologist and former Rose of Tralee winner, Dr Kambamettu. O'Dalaigh Jewellers in Clifden posted on social media that Tubridy (52) had come to them 'discreetly' looking for a ring for a 'very special lady' and told them that getting the ring in the west of Ireland would 'mean so much' to Dr Kambamettu. The jeweller said they were 'grateful' for the request and added Mr Tubridy requested laboratory diamonds rather than mined gemstones to ensure they were conflict free and environmentally friendly. Dr Clare Kambamettu with Ryan Tubridy The post was accompanied by a picture of the couple with a staff member outside the shop in Clifden. However, after media queries to Tubridy's agent, the jeweller's social media posts were deleted. A spokesperson for O'Dalaigh Jewellers said Tubridy had asked them to remove the posts and that he would be announcing something shortly. A spokesperson for Tubridy told the Irish Independent they could 'neither confirm nor deny' news of an engagement. In their now-deleted post on social media on Monday afternoon, O'Dalaigh Jewellers said: 'Ryan along with so many others have fallen in love with Connemara over the years. He discreetly came to us to discuss a special ring he needed for a very special lady. He knew that getting the ring in the West of Ireland would mean so much to Clare and he also wanted to shop local, which we are very grateful for! 'Through working with customers it's lovely to find out their back story and what I can say after meeting Ryan and Clare is that it seemed like destiny that their paths would cross as they have both had so many great memories in Connemara and as a result have such a grá for the place. This love story continues and in the process it's great to hear some positive news. Wishing this very happy couple a wonderful future together. Jonathan and all the O'Dalaigh Team.' Tubridy and Dr Kambamettu made their relationship public in 2023 when they appeared at the Irish Post Awards in London. Dr Kambamettu was born in Leeds to her Indian GP father Ravi, and Irish physiotherapist mother Breda, and the family moved to her mother's home town of Athy, Co Kildare, when she was eight. She won the Rose of Tralee title as the London Rose in 2010 when she was 26. Dr Kambamettu has a B.A. in Psychology and History and H. Dip. in Psychology from NUI Galway. She also completed a Masters in Mental Health specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at King's College London, and has presented RTÉ's Eco Eye. Tubridy, the former Late Late Show and RTÉ Radio 1 host, has successfully hosted a mid-morning show on the UK's Virgin Radio since leaving RTÉ amid the fallout from the Irish national broadcaster's secret payments controversy. 'We chatted about Clare's style and bounced ideas over and back from London. From that, he chose a stunning 2.4 carat diamond ring which has a beautiful balance between a modern and old elegant style. The centre diamond is a 2 carat emerald cut with two tapered diamond baguettes on either side. "From our conversations with Ryan we knew Clare would prefer certified lab diamonds over natural diamonds to guarantee the stones being conflict free and without environmental impact from diamond mining. Tubridy and Dr Kambamettu posing with staff outside O'Dalaigh Jewellers in Clifden. Photo: O'Dalaigh Jeweller/Instagram News in 90 Seconds - June 17th "From our conversations with Ryan we knew Clare would prefer certified lab diamonds over natural diamonds to guarantee the stones being conflict free and without environmental impact from diamond mining. 'Through working with customers it's lovely to find out their back story and what I can say after meeting Ryan and Clare is that it seemed like destiny that their paths would cross as they have both had so many great memories in Connemara and as a result have such a grá for the place. This love story continues and in the process it's great to hear some positive news. Wishing this very happy couple a wonderful future together. Jonathan and all the O'Dalaigh Team.' Tubridy and Dr Kambamettu made their relationship public in 2023 when they appeared at the Irish Post Awards in London. Dr Kambamettu was born in Leeds to her Indian GP father Ravi, and Irish physiotherapist mother Breda, and the family moved to her mother's home town of Athy, Co Kildare, when she was eight. She won the Rose of Tralee title as the London Rose in 2010 when she was 26. Dr Kambamettu has a B.A. in Psychology and History and H. Dip. in Psychology from NUI Galway. She also completed a Masters in Mental Health specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at King's College London, and has presented RTÉ's Eco Eye. Tubridy, the former Late Late Show and RTÉ Radio 1 host, has successfully hosted a mid-morning show on the UK's Virgin Radio since leaving RTÉ amid the fallout from the Irish national broadcaster's secret payments controversy.
The Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Ryan Tubridy announces engagement - after jeweller let the cat out of the bag
RYAN TUBRIDY HAS announced that he is engaged to his partner, Dr Clare Kambamettu. The former RTÉ Radio and Late Late Show presenter confirmed the news on his Virgin Radio show this morning. However, the cat was let out of the bag after a Galway jeweller posted on social media that Tubridy had bought a diamond ring from their store. O'Dalaigh Jewellers in Clifden said Tubridy had bought the ring for a 'very special lady'. The post was accompanied by a photo of the jeweller, Tubridy and Kambamettu posing together outside the store. The social media post was subsequently deleted. Speaking on his radio show this morning, the presenter said that he had some news to share 'that I was kind of keeping a little bit to myself and to ourselves'. He said that while he likes to remain private, 'the cat has been removed from the bag for a number of different reasons'. '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, and it is a very beautiful feeling.' Tubridy said he had 'got a beautiful ring organised and the weather was gorgeous'. Advertisement He said he had decided that now is the right time and called the news 'the accumulation of a lot of lovely things happening', adding that more details would follow. '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,' he continued. 'Lucky man, beautiful day, and the future is bright.' Kambamettu is a clinical psychologist and a former Rose of Tralee. It's believed that she and Tubridy began dating after she appeared as a guest on his former RTE Radio 1 One show. Since leaving RTÉ, Tubridy now hosts a daily show on Virgin Radio in London which is also broadcast on Q102. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Daily Mail on Sunday. RTÉ was plunged into crisis in June 2023 after it admitted understating the fees for its star presenter and previous top-earner. Last month, RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst told an Oireachtas committee that Tubridy has not repaid RTÉ the €150,000 he received for two promotional events that did not take place. He received €150,000 from RTÉ in the form of two payments of €75,000 each for 2021 and 2022. These payments were made via what's known as a barter account , which are used by companies to exchange goods or services for other goods or services. The payments for the promotional events were to be paid by Renault, but were underwritten by RTÉ which then had to cover the costs when the events did not take place. Bakhurst confirmed that Tubridy has not repaid the money, stating: 'I would like him to pay it back.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Ryan Tubridy announces engagement to Dr Clare Kambamettu
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 his radio show on Tuesday morning, he told listeners: 'I have a little bit of news that I've been keeping to myself, to ourselves. "I'm very, very, very happy to confirm I did get engaged to my partner Clare in the west of Ireland on Thursday evening.' Tubridy thanked listeners who sent in well-wishes to the pair following the announcement and described his engagement as 'a very beautiful feeling'. 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 this morning. Read More TV personality Kim Woodburn dies aged 83 after short illness
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘A very exciting time' – Ryan Tubridy confirms engagement to long-time girlfriend
Speaking on his Virgin Radio UK show, which is also broadcast on Dublin's Q102, the former Late Late Show host announced the pair got engaged while visiting the west of Ireland last week. 'I have a little bit of news that I've been keeping to myself, to ourselves,' he told listeners at the start of the show on Tuesday morning. "I'm very, very, very happy to confirm I did get engaged to my partner Clare in the west of Ireland on Thursday evening.' Tubridy thanked a number of listeners for sending in their well-wishes following the announcement and said 'it's a very beautiful feeling' and 'a very exciting time to be alive'. "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,' he said of the couple's time last week. "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. And by the 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.' He joked people had told him he had 'some tan' from his time spent on Connemara, but he had actually gone 'pink and red from sitting on a lake in Renvyle'. Meanwhile, Mr Tubridy's jeweller posted on social media yesterday that the former RTÉ broadcaster had bought a diamond ring from the shop – before deleting the post. Rumours have been swirling for weeks that the former RTÉ presenter had popped the question to the clinical psychologist and former Rose of Tralee winner, Dr Kambamettu. O'Dalaigh Jewellers in Clifden posted on social media that Tubridy (52) had come to them 'discreetly' looking for a ring for a 'very special lady' and told them that getting the ring in the west of Ireland would 'mean so much' to Dr Kambamettu. The jeweller said they were 'grateful' for the request and added Mr Tubridy requested laboratory diamonds rather than mined gemstones to ensure they were conflict free and environmentally friendly. The post was accompanied by a picture of the couple with a staff member outside the shop in Clifden. However, after media queries to Tubridy's agent, the jeweller's social media posts were deleted. A spokesperson for O'Dalaigh Jewellers said Tubridy had asked them to remove the posts and that he would be announcing something shortly. A spokesperson for Tubridy told the Irish Independent they could 'neither confirm nor deny' news of an engagement. In their now-deleted post on social media on Monday afternoon, O'Dalaigh Jewellers said: 'Ryan along with so many others have fallen in love with Connemara over the years. He discreetly came to us to discuss a special ring he needed for a very special lady. He knew that getting the ring in the West of Ireland would mean so much to Clare and he also wanted to shop local, which we are very grateful for! 'We chatted about Clare's style and bounced ideas over and back from London. From that, he chose a stunning 2.4 carat diamond ring which has a beautiful balance between a modern and old elegant style. The centre diamond is a 2 carat emerald cut with two tapered diamond baguettes on either side. "From our conversations with Ryan we knew Clare would prefer certified lab diamonds over natural diamonds to guarantee the stones being conflict free and without environmental impact from diamond mining. 'Through working with customers it's lovely to find out their back story and what I can say after meeting Ryan and Clare is that it seemed like destiny that their paths would cross as they have both had so many great memories in Connemara and as a result have such a grá for the place. This love story continues and in the process it's great to hear some positive news. Wishing this very happy couple a wonderful future together. Jonathan and all the O'Dalaigh Team.' Tubridy and Dr Kambamettu made their relationship public in 2023 when they appeared at the Irish Post Awards in London. Dr Kambamettu was born in Leeds to her Indian GP father Ravi, and Irish physiotherapist mother Breda, and the family moved to her mother's home town of Athy, Co Kildare, when she was eight. She won the Rose of Tralee title as the London Rose in 2010 when she was 26. Dr Kambamettu has a B.A. in Psychology and History and H. Dip. in Psychology from NUI Galway. She also completed a Masters in Mental Health specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at King's College London, and has presented RTÉ's Eco Eye. Tubridy, the former Late Late Show and RTÉ Radio 1 host, has successfully hosted a mid-morning show on the UK's Virgin Radio since leaving RTÉ amid the fallout from the Irish national broadcaster's secret payments controversy.
