Ryan Tubridy

Broadcaster, writer, podcaster

Irish Dublin, Ireland Gemini

Quick Info

ProfessionBroadcaster, writer, podcaster
NationalityIrish
Date of Birth28/05/1973
Age53 years
BirthplaceDublin, Ireland
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Ryan Tubridy

01/11/2026

Tubridy and his wife, Dr Clare Kambamettu, are reported to be expecting their first child together, due early in 2027. A source close to the presenter confirmed the news, and the couple are keeping further details private. The baby will be a sibling to Tubridy's two adult daughters.

22/03/2026

Tubridy began a new Sunday radio show on Times Radio in the UK, broadcasting from 1pm to 4pm. The programme followed his departure from Virgin Radio UK, where he had presented a show during 2024 and 2025.

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SummaryIrish radio and television broadcaster who has hosted major RTÉ programmes, written books and presented a podcast. He is best known as host of The Late Late Show from 2009 to 2023. He has since moved into UK and Irish radio and online work, including a 2026 Sunday show on Times Radio.

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • Blackrock College
  • Carysfort National School
UniversityUniversity College Dublin
DegreeBA
Subjects
  • History
  • Greek and Roman Civilisation

Personal Life

Children
  • Two daughters, Ella and Julia (from earlier reporting)
  • with a third child expected in early 2027

Relationships & More

SpouseClare Kambamettu (m. 2025)

Family

FatherDied in January 2013
SpouseClare Kambamettu (m. 2025)
ChildrenElla and Julia

Career

Early workWorked as a reporter for presenters Gerry Ryan and Pat Kenny at RTÉ after university
Television
  • Tubridy Tonight on RTÉ One (2004-2009)
  • The Late Late Show on RTÉ One (2009-2023)
Radio
  • The Full Irish on RTÉ 2fm
  • Tubridy on RTÉ 2fm (2010-2015)
  • The Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 (2006-2010)
  • The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 (2015-2023)
  • The Ryan Tubridy Show on Virgin Radio UK (2024-2025)
  • The Ryan Tubridy Show on Sundays on Irish regional stations (current)
  • Sunday show on Times Radio, UK (from March 2026)
PodcastThe Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy
BooksJFK in Ireland
Awards
  • Meteor Awards wins and nominations
  • Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting Award, Irish Post Awards (2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Presented the Rose of Tralee competition in 2003
2. Presented the game show All Kinds of Everything in 2004
3. The Late Late Show season 48 premiere reached a 62 per cent audience share

Also born on 28 May

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