Karl Stefanovic has blasted claimed that he and Jasmine Yarbrough have signed a paid media deal to discuss their recent engagement.
The Today host said it was ‘completely ridiculous’ to think that he would open up about his impending nuptials with the magazines who have made his life ‘hell’.
The 43-year-old added that the couple remain tight-lipped on the happy news as they want to keep things private and enjoy time to be with each other and their families.
Shut down: Karl Stefanovic has blasted claimed that he and Jasmine Yarbrough have a magazine deal to discuss their recent engagement
‘It’s one thing to be seen around town and stuff (wearing the ring) but this (speaking about it) is another thing — some things are okay to keep private,’ he said while shooting a Today Show segment with boxing star Jeff Horn in Brisbane.
‘There’s got to be some time here that we have to enjoy to ourselves and with our family,’ he added.
The presenter conceded that the couple may talk about their engagement in due course, but slammed any suggestions that they have planned a paid deal.
‘That’s completely ridiculous — as if I would ever do a media deal with any of the magazines that have made my life hell,’ he vented.
Not impressed: The Today host said it was ‘completely ridiculous’ to think that he would open up about his impending nuptials with the magazines who have made his life ‘hell’
Jasmine confirmed her engagement to Karl by wearing a giant diamond sparkler on her ring finger during a celebratory lunch earlier this month.
Confirming the persistent rumours, the happy couple were spotted dining with family and friends at Otto in the Sydney suburb of Woolloomooloo.
The blonde beauty, 34, who has been dating 43-year-old Karl for just over a year, was seen flashing the rock as she raised her glass for a toast during the gathering.