How love bloomed for Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough

They met aboard a lavish boat cruise in December 2016. 

And when photos emerged of Today host Karl Stefanovic and shoe designer Jasmine Yarbrough kissing in February last year, their speculated romance was confirmed.

They revealed their engagement one year later on Friday, despite Karl, 43, telling Stellar just months ago the lovebirds were going to take ‘things really, really slowly.’

Karl’s marriage to fellow journalist Cassandra Thorburn was revealed to be over in September 2016, with the longtime couple’s divorce finalised in May the next year.

The father of three reportedly met Jasmine, 34, three months after his split hit the news and in February 2017 was snapped kissing her aboard a Sydney Harbour cruise.

The television host told Stellar in July last year Jasmine had laughed at the uproar surrounding their romance, remarking to him at the time: ‘You’re not Brad Pitt’.

Making moves: The father of three reportedly met Jasmine, 34, three months after his split with Cassandra Thorburn hit the news

Heartthrob: The television host told Stellar in July last year Jasmine had laughed at the uproar surrounding their romance, remarking to him at the time, ‘You’re not Brad Pitt’

‘We are taking things really, really slowly. I certainly did not expect to meet someone five months after I broke up with my wife. That was not planned,’ he told the outlet.

‘I met her on a boat in Sydney. We have a really lovely relationship, but it’s got to be slow for a variety of reasons,’ he described at the time.

After images surfaced of the pair kissing in February, they confirmed their relationship and made their official debut at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in May.

‘We are taking things really, really slowly. I certainly did not expect to meet someone five months after I broke up with my wife. That was not planned,’ he told the outlet

After images surfaced of the pair kissing in February, they confirmed their relationship and made their official debut at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in May

Following that high-profile appearance, the twosome were snapped out and about in Sydney in addition to overseas trips to Bora Bora and Mexico together.

Their Mexican getaway in April reportedly involved Karl meeting Jasmine’s parents for the first time, with images from the family holiday shared to social media. 

The relationship hasn’t come without its detractors, with many female media identities speaking out on Karl’s perceived swift move from Cassandra to Jasmine.

Amor is in the air! Their Mexican getaway in April reportedly involved Karl meeting Jasmine’s parents for the first time, with images from the family holiday shared to social media

In May last year, former KIIS FM radio host Meshel Laurie blasted Karl and Jasmine’s constant public displays of affection as ‘insensitive’ and ‘shameless’.

‘It feels a little insensitive, obviously I don’t know these people. Is it criminal? No. Is it illegal? No, is it a bit bloody shameless and rotten? Maybe,’ she declared.

‘All you ever see are photos of the ex [Cassandra] cleaning the house. She’s got the kids, she’s doing the life and Karl’s at Fashion Week or flying off overseas,’ she added.

Under fire: In May last year, former KIIS FM radio host Meshel Laurie blasted Karl and Jasmine’s constant public displays of affection as ‘insensitive’ and ‘shameless’

‘All you ever see are photos of the ex [Cassandra] cleaning the house. She’s got the kids, she’s doing the life and Karl’s at Fashion Week or flying off overseas,’ Meshel added

Cassandra, 46, penned an open letter for Now To Love late last year to reveal she was ‘happy’ and plead for media comparisons between Jasmine and herself to stop.

‘I don’t feel the need to exact revenge on Karl for leaving me – I’m just happy to be starting a new chapter of my life,’ she expressed.

‘I went to everything from Derby Day to fashion shows [and] I find it very hurtful they feel the need to compare Karl’s new girlfriend Jasmine with me,’ she continued.

‘I don’t feel the need to exact revenge on Karl for leaving me – I’m just happy to be starting a new chapter of my life,’ she expressed

‘I went to everything from Derby Day to fashion shows [and] I find it very hurtful they feel the need to compare Karl’s new girlfriend Jasmine with me,’ she continued

Cassandra spoke with Woman’s Day in January this year with a new update on her life post-divorce, stating ‘I’m unstoppable and I’ve never felt more empowered’.

Her interview was published only days before it was revealed Karl and Jasmine had gotten engaged.

Jasmine was spotted wearing a giant diamond sparkler on her ring finger during a celebratory lunch at Otto Ristorante in Sydney on Friday. 

It’s official! Jasmine was spotted wearing a giant diamond sparkler on her ring finger during a celebratory lunch at Otto Ristorante in Sydney on Friday

Claims Karl and Jasmine were engaged first emerged in a Fairfax Media report over the summer holidays.

The publication claimed the couple’s ‘wide circle of friends’ received loved-up text messages that confirmed the engagement. 

Fairfax have also claimed the pair are remaining silent in public to protect a ‘media deal’.

Overjoyed: The publication claimed the couple’s ‘wide circle of friends’ received loved-up text messages that confirmed the engagement

The publication alleged: ‘The couple have struck a [paid] media deal and intend to make a “big splash” with the news in the very near future’. 

The Daily Telegraph reported a friend of the high-profile duo confirmed the news to the paper on Friday.

‘They are very happy and enjoying this special time together,’ the friend allegedly relayed, adding the proposal was ‘very new’.

‘They are very happy and enjoying this special time together,’ a friend of the couple stated