Ryan Tubridy has confirmed his romance with Dr Clare Kambamettu.
Speculation has been rife that the ex RTE presenter and former Rose of Tralee have been in a relationship for some time now.
The pair recently stepped out together for The Irish Post Awards in London, adding further fuel to the fire.
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Ryan said Clare has been a great support following a turbulent time for the TV and radio star.
"Yes, Clare and I are seeing each other. She has brought an awful lot of joy into my life and happiness and support," he said.
"I don't want to talk too much about her, because my private life has always stayed private.
"But I think anyone who has met or knows Clare will know exactly why we are seeing each other. I feel very lucky."
Ryan interviewed Clare, who works as a clinical psychologist, on his RTE Radio 1 show last month.
When asked if his new partner has been a support to Ryan following the RTE payments scandal, he told The Irish Sun: "Remarkably so".
The happy news comes after Ryan revealed he will be starting a new job with Virgin Radio in the UK in January.
He will be at the helm of the 10am-1pm slot, which will be simulcast on Dublin's Q102.
Ryan will move to London full-time for the gig and even though he will miss home, he is excited for a fresh start.
"I'm in the process of moving to the UK. It's a big deal," he told the publication.
"My father once said I would get sick in Delgany, because I am a real home-bird.
"But I will bring Ireland with me. I’m wearing a green jumper today. That's not an accident."
The former Late Late Show host, who said RTE is now in the rear-view mirror, has a lot to look forward to in 2024.
He said: "I could have started at 10am this morning. But really I wanted to get my ducks in a row.
"Anyway Chris [Evans, Virgin's breakfast host] would tell you January is the best time to start a show. If you come in during December, people are Christmassy and it's chaos.
"January makes it clean, a new presenter and a new show. That makes a lot of sense.
"I can get my act together and be here permanently instead of toing and froing back and forth from Ireland."
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