Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough brave Sydney rain

He’s come under intense scrutiny since Lisa Wilkinson’s shock departure from the Today show on Monday night.

But it didn’t stop Karl Stefanovic, 43, stepping out with girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough, 33, on Friday, as the pair dined at Sydney’s exclusive Rockpool Bar and Grill. 

The lovebirds were dressed to impress but forgot to bring an umbrella for Sydney’s wettest day in months.

End of a tough week? Karl Stefanovic and girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough brave the rain as they step out together for lunch at an exclusive Sydney restaurant

The remaining Today show host cut a dapper figure in a tailored navy blue suit and black shoes.

Underneath, Karl wore a white shirt with two buttons undone that exposed his bare chest. 

By his side was his former model girlfriend, who followed the memo by wearing a dark green blazer and pink pants with black stripes running down the leg.

Forget something? The lovebirds may have been dressed to impress, but they forgot to bring an umbrella for Sydney's wettest day in months

Forget something? The lovebirds may have been dressed to impress, but they forgot to bring an umbrella for Sydney’s wettest day in months

Looking sharp: The remaining Today show host cut a dapper figure in a tailored navy blue suit and black shoes

Looking sharp: The remaining Today show host cut a dapper figure in a tailored navy blue suit and black shoes

She also wore a crisp white shirt with a high collar that was buttoned up, and a pair of white loafers. 

The shoe designer looked effortlessly beautiful with only a light application of make-up, and her short blonde locks let down.

Karl was seen loading up the boot of a car with some luggage, including shoes from Jasmine’s design range Mara & Mine. 

He then carried a small suitcase and a suit bag, as the pair walked through the Sydney city centre. 

Turning up the style! Jasmine followed the memo by wearing a dark green blazer and pink pants with black stripes running down the leg

Turning up the style! Jasmine followed the memo by wearing a dark green blazer and pink pants with black stripes running down the leg

Stunning: The shoe designer looked effortlessly beautiful with only a light application of make-up, and her short blonde locks let down

Stunning: The shoe designer looked effortlessly beautiful with only a light application of make-up, and her short blonde locks let down

Representing the brand: Karl was seen loading up the boot of a car with some luggage, including shoes from Jasmine's design range Mara & Mine

Jasmine steps out with a brown paper bag before heading to lunch with Karl

Representing the brand! Karl was seen loading up the boot of a car with some luggage, including shoes from Jasmine’s design range Mara & Mine

Something to smile about? Karl appeared to be in good spirits despite his long-term on-screen partner Lisa leaving the Nine Network, after they shot down her demands for a smaller pay gap with him

Something to smile about? Karl appeared to be in good spirits despite his long-term on-screen partner Lisa leaving the Nine Network, after they shot down her demands for a smaller pay gap with him

Karl appeared to be in good spirits despite his long-term on-screen partner Lisa leaving the Nine Network, after they shot down her demands for a smaller pay gap with him.

On arrival at Rockpool Bar and Grill, the pair bumped into former Prime Minister John Howard – much to Karl’s delight. 

He offered the former Liberal politician a handshake, but Jasmine appeared to be too busy on the phone for an introduction.  

Last September, Karl and Cassandra Thorburn revealed they had separated after 21 years of marriage.

After meeting Jasmine at a boat party in December, the pair began dating. 

Not impressed? On arrival at Rockpool Bar and Grill, the pair bumped into former Prime Minister John Howard - much to Karl's delight. He offered him a handshake, but Jasmine appeared to be too busy on the phone for an introduction

Not impressed? On arrival at Rockpool Bar and Grill, the pair bumped into former Prime Minister John Howard – much to Karl’s delight. He offered him a handshake, but Jasmine appeared to be too busy on the phone for an introduction

Showing how it's done: The former Prime Minister came equipped with a black umbrella 

Showing how it’s done: The former Prime Minister came equipped with a black umbrella 

Chance meeting: The pair appeared to enjoy a pleasant exchange before heading their separate ways 

Chance meeting: The pair appeared to enjoy a pleasant exchange before heading their separate ways 

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