Karl Stefanovic praises ‘strong’ gf Jasmine Yarbrough

He’s been battling a media storm since his former colleague Lisa Wilkinson quit over an equal pay dispute.

But while Karl Stefanovic is facing work woes, his love life is going from strength to strength.

The 43-year-old gushed to The Sunday Telegraph about girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough, 33, describing her as ‘unwavering’ and ‘strong’ in the face of intense scrutiny.

‘Her support has been unwavering’: Karl Stefanovic praises ‘strong’ girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough as Today host battles media storm over Lisa Wilkinson’s shock resignation

Karl met Jasmine in December last year, just months after his 21 year marriage to the mother of his three children, Cassandra Thorburn, ended.

A model turned shoe designer, Jasmine this month moved from Los Angeles back to Australia. 

Speaking to News Corp, Karl had nothing but praise for his younger lover, revealing he had relied heavily on her this year. 

Blossoming romance: Karl met Jasmine in December last year, just months after his 21 year marriage to the mother of his three children, Cassandra Thorburn, ended 

Blossoming romance: Karl met Jasmine in December last year, just months after his 21 year marriage to the mother of his three children, Cassandra Thorburn, ended 

Supportive: Karl had nothing but praise for his younger lover, revealing he had relied heavily on her this year 

Supportive: Karl had nothing but praise for his younger lover, revealing he had relied heavily on her this year 

‘She [Jasmine] has committed to my life … my whole life and her support is unwavering,’ he said.

‘It would not be easy for Jasmine stepping into this. The focus sometimes is incredibly invasive. But she’s strong and full of light, life and laughter.’ 

Jasmine has previously spoken out about the media scrutiny surrounding their relationship, describing it as ‘difficult and upsetting’.

Not going anywhere: Karl has also quashed rumours he will leave Today, after reports claimed he was being held 'hostage' at the breakfast show 

Not going anywhere: Karl has also quashed rumours he will leave Today, after reports claimed he was being held ‘hostage’ at the breakfast show 

'I don't think anyone expects this or prepares to have this much attention, it's been very hard': Jasmine has previously spoken out about the media scrutiny surrounding their relationship 

‘I don’t think anyone expects this or prepares to have this much attention, it’s been very hard’: Jasmine has previously spoken out about the media scrutiny surrounding their relationship 

‘I don’t think anyone expects this or prepares to have this much attention, it’s been very hard,’ she told The Daily Telegraph last month.  

 Meanwhile, Karl has also quashed rumours he will leave Today, after reports claimed he was being held ‘hostage’ at the breakfast show.

Last week, his co-host of a decade sensationally quit Today, after failing to achieve equal pay. 

Controversial exit: Last week, his co-host of a decade sensationally quit Today, after failing to achieve equal pay

Controversial exit: Last week, his co-host of a decade sensationally quit Today, after failing to achieve equal pay

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