On Monday, New Idea reported that Cassandra Thorburn was spotted driving around a car park while her ex-husband Karl Stefanovic and his fiancée Jasmine Yarbrough were playing tennis nearby.

The magazine, which based its ‘exclusive’ story on paparazzi photos of the trio at a North Sydney tennis court, claimed it as an ‘awkward’ run-in and speculated that Cassandra’s facial expression suggested a ‘showdown’ was imminent.

But Cassandra wasted no time dismissing the story, taking to Facebook to clarify that she was dropping off her son for his regular lesson at their local tennis court when Karl and Jasmine unexpectedly stopped by for a game. 

  

Not true: On Monday, Cassandra Thorburn hit out at New Idea after they reported that she was mindlessly driving around a car park where ex-husband Karl Stefanovic and fiancé Jasmine Yarbrough were

Not true: On Monday, Cassandra Thorburn hit out at New Idea after they reported that she was mindlessly driving around a car park where ex-husband Karl Stefanovic and fiancé Jasmine Yarbrough were

Cassandra wrote on Facebook: ‘His father and new wife decide to have a lesson in our street rather than in their own suburb that finishes the exact time my son starts his lesson and what do New Idea do? 

‘They pretend I wasn’t dropping of my son and make out I’m driving around car parks for no reason.’

Cassandra, an accomplished former journalist and TV producer, accused New Idea of ‘harassment’ and ‘omitting the facts’ before pleading with her Facebook friends not to buy the gossip magazine. 

Planned or coincidence? 'His father and new wife decide to have a lesson in our street rather than in their own suburb that finishes the exact time my son starts his lesson and what do New Idea do? They pretend I wasn't dropping of my son and make out I'm driving around car parks for no reason'

Planned or coincidence? 'His father and new wife decide to have a lesson in our street rather than in their own suburb that finishes the exact time my son starts his lesson and what do New Idea do? They pretend I wasn't dropping of my son and make out I'm driving around car parks for no reason'

Planned or coincidence? ‘His father and new wife decide to have a lesson in our street rather than in their own suburb that finishes the exact time my son starts his lesson and what do New Idea do? They pretend I wasn’t dropping of my son and make out I’m driving around car parks for no reason’

New Idea had reported that Karl and Cassandra – who are on bad terms following their split after 21 years of marriage in 2016 – had an ‘awkward’ run-in at a tennis club while her ex-husband and was enjoying a game with Jasmine. 

The article stated: ‘While enjoying a leisurely game of tennis with his younger wife Jasmine near their North Sydney home recently, unbeknown to Karl, Cass was snapped in her car in the tennis club car park close by.

‘As to why the mother of Karl’s three kids was driving around the car park remains a mystery – whether it was a planned meeting is unknown.’

Safety: The untrue reports come after the same publication reported last month that Cassandra had called the cops on her ex-husband during his commitment ceremony to Jasmine

Safety: The untrue reports come after the same publication reported last month that Cassandra had called the cops on her ex-husband during his commitment ceremony to Jasmine

Safety: The untrue reports come after the same publication reported last month that Cassandra had called the cops on her ex-husband during his commitment ceremony to Jasmine

It comes after New Idea reported last month that Cassandra had called the police on her ex-husband during his commitment ceremony to Jasmine in Palm Beach.

At the time, the magazine claimed that her call was sparked by ‘concern for their children’, Ava and River, who were with Karl on a designated weekend.

Photos from the extravagant event show River and Ava did not attend the commitment ceremony itself, but were present for the celebrations afterwards. 

Concerned mother: At the time, New Idea stated that her call was sparked by 'concern for their children' Ava, 13, and River, 11, who were with Karl on a designated weekend with him

Concerned mother: At the time, New Idea stated that her call was sparked by 'concern for their children' Ava, 13, and River, 11, who were with Karl on a designated weekend with him

Concerned mother: At the time, New Idea stated that her call was sparked by ‘concern for their children’ Ava, 13, and River, 11, who were with Karl on a designated weekend with him

According to Woman’s Day, Karl’s youngest children were confused and upset after finding out about the commitment ceremony just three hours beforehand.  

Karl and Cassandra’s eldest child Jackson, 18, did not attend and is believed to be estranged from the Channel Nine presenter.

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Karl and Cassandra for further comment.  

Loved up: Karl and Jasmine's commitment ceremony comes after the pair announced their engagement earlier this year 

Loved up: Karl and Jasmine's commitment ceremony comes after the pair announced their engagement earlier this year 

Loved up: Karl and Jasmine’s commitment ceremony comes after the pair announced their engagement earlier this year 



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