Karl Stefanovic Bio | Wiki
Karl Stefanovic is an Australian television presenter and journalist. He currently works at the Nine Network as the co-host of the breakfast program Today and presents for 60 Minutes. Karl began working for WIN in Rockhampton and Cairns as a cadet reporter in 1994.
In 1996, he took up a position with TVNZ as a reporter for One Network News in New Zealand. In 1998, he returned to Australia with a job reporting and presenting for Ten News in Brisbane, and also acted as a fill-in news presenter for Ron Wilson in Sydney.
Karl Stefanovic Age
Karl was born on August 12, 1974, in Darlinghurst, Australia. He is 48 years old.
Karl Stefanovic Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx. 1.76 m).
Karl Stefanovic Family
She was born in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, to his parents Alex Stefanovic and Jenny Stefanovic. Karl’s father is Serbian-German and his mother is Australian. His younger brother, Peter Stefanovic, is a correspondent with 60 Minutes.
Karl Stefanovic Wife | Jasmine Yarbrough
Karl met journalist Cassandra Thorburn at a party in Rockhampton in 1995 and later married. They have three children together. In September 2016, it was revealed that Karl had separated from his wife after 21 years. Their divorce was finalized in October 2017. In February 2018, he made public his engagement to Jasmine Yarbrough. Karl married Yarbrough in December 2018 at a ceremony in Mexico. They have one child together.
Karl Stefanovic Education
He was educated at St Augustines College (Cairns), the Anglican Church Grammar School, and the Queensland University of Technology, where he graduated with a degree in journalism in 1994. Karl studied journalism at university, but after earning his degree could not secure a cadetship.
At his father’s suggestion, he auditioned for NIDA but did not make the final cut despite making it through a few rounds of auditions. Although he was encouraged to re-apply for the following year, he took up a job offer from WIN Television in Rockhampton instead.
Karl Stefanovic Today Show
In 2000, Karl moved to the Nine Network as a reporter and backup presenter for Nine News in Brisbane. He received a Queensland Media Award for Best News Coverage for his report on the Childers backpacker hostel fire in 2000. In February 2005, Karl replaced Today host Steve Liebmann and co-hosted with other female hosts including Lisa Wilkison.
In 2011, along with his hosting role at Today, he was a contributing reporter on 60 Minutes. Karl also hosted a Sunday evening edition of A Current Affair (ACA Sunday). In July 2017, he began hosting This Time Next Year on the Nine Network. In December 2018, it was announced that Karl would not be returning as a co-host of Today in 2019.
The Nine Network announced that he would be returning to Today as co-host from January 2020 alongside Weekend Today co-host and 60 Minutes reporter Allison Langdon. In June 2020, Karl celebrated 20 years with the Nine Network.
Karl Stefanovic Suit
On 15 November 2014, Karl revealed in an interview with Fairfax Media that he had been wearing the same suit on-air every day for a year, “except for a couple of times because of circumstance”, as what he said was an experiment in sexism. He said that, while his female colleagues receive regular criticism for whatever they wear, nobody noticed his outfit the whole time. He did, however, vary his ties and shirts more regularly than his suit.
Karl Stefanovic Annual Salary
He works at the Nine Network as the co-host of the breakfast program Today. Therefore, he earns a decent income. Karl’s average salary is $83,564 per year.
Karl Stefanovic Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Karl’s estimated net worth is $950,540.
Who Is Karl Stefanovic Married To
In February 2018, he made public his engagement to Jasmine Yarbrough. Karl married Yarbrough in December 2018 at a ceremony in Mexico. They have one child together.
Where’s Karl Stefanovic Today
The Nine Network announced that he would be returning to Today as co-host from January 2020 alongside Weekend Today co-host and 60 Minutes reporter Allison Langdon.