Virgin Radio presenter Ryan Tubridy is reportedly preparing to walk down the aisle, and he’s doing so with financial confidence. The former Late Late Show host has confirmed he has €150,000 set aside — more than enough, he suggests, to cover both an engagement ring and a wedding celebration.
Sources close to Tubridy shared that the broadcaster, who has experienced significant shifts in his professional landscape over the past year, is taking a pragmatic yet joyful approach to his next chapter.
“Oftentimes, people would say with a change in employment circumstances or a drop in salary, you wouldn’t want to do anything too sudden or rash financially,” said one close friend. “But he’s said he has €150,000 going spare, so he’ll be able to have his big day.”
Public Reaction: Mixed But Mellow
News of the engagement — and Tubridy’s impressive ring-and-wedding fund — sparked a range of reactions, as is often the case with the high-profile presenter.
“I wouldn’t be a fan of taxpayer-funded weddings and engagement rings myself, but I’m delighted for him in fairness,” said one source, reflecting the ongoing scrutiny Tubridy has faced in the wake of his RTÉ earnings controversies. “It’s lovely when people find love.”
While some fans celebrated the milestone and the romantic news, others appeared less enthused by the media attention surrounding Tubridy’s personal life.
“I think it’s wrong that the Irish media are forced at gunpoint to report everything a person does. He’s Ireland’s Justin Bieber. Just leave the poor fella alone to his privacy — it’s nobody’s business,” one media consumer wryly commented.
A New Chapter for Ireland’s Most Talked-About Broadcaster
Tubridy, now based in London and hosting a morning show on Virgin Radio, has remained a constant in Irish and UK entertainment headlines. While he hasn’t yet made a formal public announcement about his engagement, the confirmation of a significant personal investment in the occasion hints that wedding bells may soon be ringing.
Whether you admire his charm, question his press coverage, or just want to know how much a high-profile wedding might cost, one thing is clear: Ryan Tubridy is still making headlines — with or without a microphone in hand.
