31 Facts About Karl Stefanovic

Karl Stefanovic, spelt Karl Stefanovic, is an Australian television presenter and journalist for the Nine Network.

Karl Stefanovic studied journalism at university, but after earning his degree, he could not secure a cadetship.

In 1996, Karl Stefanovic took up a position with TVNZ as a reporter for One Network News in New Zealand.

In 1998, Karl Stefanovic returned to Australia with a job reporting and presenting for Ten News in Brisbane, and acted as a fill-in news presenter for Ron Wilson in Sydney.

In 2000, Karl Stefanovic moved to the Nine Network as a reporter and back-up presenter for Nine News in Brisbane.

Karl Stefanovic received a Queensland Media Award for Best News Coverage for his report on the Childers backpacker hostel fire in 2000.

Karl Stefanovic has been a fill-in host on A Current Affair for Tracy Grimshaw.

Karl Stefanovic eventually made it to the grand final of the show, but was beaten by Jake Wall by a viewer poll.

In 2008, Karl Stefanovic took over as host of Nine Network's Carols by Candlelight with Lisa Wilkinson replacing longtime host Ray Martin.

Karl Stefanovic continued to host Carols by Candlelight until 2012, when he was replaced by David Campbell.

In 2011, along with his hosting role at Today, Karl Stefanovic was a contributing reporter on 60 Minutes.

Karl Stefanovic hosted a Sunday evening edition of A Current Affair.

Karl Stefanovic hosted the Nine Network's evening reports on the 2012 London Olympics.

In October 2015, Karl Stefanovic hosted the television panel show The Verdict on the Nine Network.

In November 2019, the Nine Network announced that Karl Stefanovic 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 Stefanovic celebrated 20 years with the Nine Network.

In June 2019, it was announced that Karl Stefanovic would become a regular contributor on 2GB.

Karl Stefanovic was born in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, to a Serbian-German father and a British mother.

Karl Stefanovic's younger brother, Peter Stefanovic, is a correspondent with 60 Minutes.

Karl Stefanovic was educated at St Augustines College, the Anglican Church Grammar School and the Queensland University of Technology, where he graduated with a degree in journalism in 1994.

Karl Stefanovic 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 Stefanovic had separated from his wife after 21 years; their divorce was finalised in October 2017.

In February 2018, Karl Stefanovic made public his engagement to Jasmine Yarbrough.

Karl Stefanovic married Yarbrough in December 2018 at a ceremony in Mexico.

In July 2016, Karl Stefanovic attracted criticism from the LGBT community after using the word "tranny" and making a number of jokes deemed transphobic during a segment on Today.

Karl Stefanovic was later nominated for an ACON LGBTI award for his honest apology, and has gone on to be an outspoken advocate of the queer community.

Karl Stefanovic debated prominent Anglican minister Michael Jensen on the topic during a live interview, arguing for a 'yes' vote on the then-upcoming marriage equality plebiscite.

In January 2023, Karl Stefanovic was involved in a public fight with former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke in Noosa, which involved their partners.

At the 2011 Logie Awards, Karl Stefanovic won two awards - the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality, and the Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter.

Karl Stefanovic said that, while his female colleagues receive regular criticism for whatever they wear, nobody noticed his outfit the whole time.

Karl Stefanovic did vary his ties and shirts more regularly than his suit.