Who is Ryan Tubridy's partner Dr Clare Kambamettu?
The pair have been together since 2023 after Clare accompanied the presenter to the Irish Post Awards in London.
The Rose of Tralee winner had been on Ryan's RTÉ Radio One show in March of 2023 discussing the benefits of manifestation and was later in the year spotted leaving his gated home before his move to London. Wedding bells might be ringing for Ryan Tubridy and Dr Clare Kambemettu, after a Galway jeweller let slip they had visited the shop together. Pic: RTÉ
Dr Kambamettu holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History as well as a Higher Diploma from NUI Galway (now University of Galway) before completing a Masters in Science in Mental Health.
The psychologist specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and provides training for The Learning Curve Institute on Mental Health-related topics.
In 2010, Dr Kambamettu entered the Rose of Tralee, representing London due to being born in Leeds, England. She was just 25 years old when she won, admitting she entered as a 'bit of fun.' The publication added that the jewelers informed them they were asked to take the social media post down by father-of-two Ryan Tubridy. Pic:for The Irish Post
The Irish-English woman returned to Athy, Co Kildare — where her mother is from — when she was eight years old.
Elsewhere, Dr Clare did a stint as presenter of RTÉ's The Eco Eye, alongside environmentalist Duncan Steward, who fronted the show, ecologist Anja Murray and immunologist Dr Lara Duggan.
It is believed Dr Kambamettu and broadcaster Ryan are set to begin the new chapter of their lives after a Galway jeweller let slip that the pair visited the shop together. Ryan Tubridy at the Irish Post Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Pic:O'Dalaigh Jewellers shared a picture of the couple alongside a member of staff when they revealed Tubridy, 52, had 'discreetly' visited in search of a ring.
The Irish Independent reports that a now-deleted post said that a ring from the West of Ireland would mean 'so much' to Clare.
They revealed: 'From that, he chose a stunning 2.4 carat diamond ring which has a beautiful balance between a modern and old elegant style.'
The publication added that the jewellers informed them they were asked to take the social media post down by father-of-two Ryan.
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