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A headshot of Karl Stefanovic from the early years when he was at Channel 10. Picture: Supplied
1/35A headshot of Karl Stefanovic from the early years when he was at Channel 10. Picture: Supplied
Stefanovic joined the Today Show in February 2005, alongside Richard Wilkins, Tracey Grimshaw and Leila McKinnon.
2/35Stefanovic joined the Today Show in February 2005, alongside Richard Wilkins, Tracey Grimshaw and Leila McKinnon.
Behind the scenes at Channel 9 with Karl. Picture: Andy Baker
3/35Behind the scenes at Channel 9 with Karl. Picture: Andy Baker
In January 2006, Jessica Rowe joined the Today Show team alongside Karl.
4/35In January 2006, Jessica Rowe joined the Today Show team alongside Karl.
Stefanovic with the baton for the Queen’s Baton Relay for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
5/35Stefanovic with the baton for the Queen’s Baton Relay for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
In the same year, he joined the cast of Dancing On Ice where he finished runner-up.
6/35In the same year, he joined the cast of Dancing On Ice where he finished runner-up.
Stefanovic with his then wife and two kids Ava and River in 2006.
7/35Stefanovic with his then wife and two kids Ava and River in 2006.
In 2007 Lisa Wilkinson joined the breakfast show.
8/35In 2007 Lisa Wilkinson joined the breakfast show.
2008: Karl with a chocolate sculpture that is meant to look like him.
9/352008: Karl with a chocolate sculpture that is meant to look like him.
Mark and Jane Ferguson celebrating Karl’s 35th birthday in 2009.
10/35Mark and Jane Ferguson celebrating Karl’s 35th birthday in 2009.
He performed the “Tom Cruise” dance to raise money for the Children’s Hospital.
11/35He performed the “Tom Cruise” dance to raise money for the Children’s Hospital.
2011: The Stefanovics: His brother Peter, mother Jenny and other brother Tom.
12/352011: The Stefanovics: His brother Peter, mother Jenny and other brother Tom.
Karl with his now ex-wife Cass at the Logies.
13/35Karl with his now ex-wife Cass at the Logies.
He took out the Gold Logie in 2011.
14/35He took out the Gold Logie in 2011.
Former NRL player Anthony Minichiello and Stefanovic celebrating line honours after supermaxi Investec Loyal won the 2011 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
15/35Former NRL player Anthony Minichiello and Stefanovic celebrating line honours after supermaxi Investec Loyal won the 2011 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Stefanovic with his HSV Commodore in 2013.
16/35Stefanovic with his HSV Commodore in 2013.
Karl being dunked into a pool of water at a Sydney fair.
17/35Karl being dunked into a pool of water at a Sydney fair.
Viewers loved Stefanovic’s antics on the morning show throughout the years.
18/35Viewers loved Stefanovic’s antics on the morning show throughout the years.
The Today crew farewell Georgie Gardner in 2014.
19/35The Today crew farewell Georgie Gardner in 2014.
Karl dressed as Paul McCartney alongside Jackie O as Rihanna and Kyle Sandilands as Kanye West in a parody music video. Picture: Instagram
20/35Karl dressed as Paul McCartney alongside Jackie O as Rihanna and Kyle Sandilands as Kanye West in a parody music video. Picture: Instagram
He has had a successful career fronting a number of shows. Picture: John Appleyard
21/35He has had a successful career fronting a number of shows. Picture: John Appleyard
2015: Stefanovic has worked around the world at big events.
22/352015: Stefanovic has worked around the world at big events.
Many viewers loved him, but this baby didn't.
23/35Many viewers loved him, but this baby didn't.
The first pictures of Karl with Jasmine Yarbrough were published in The Sunday Telegraph in 2017. He split from his ex-wife in 2016. Picture: Adam Taylor
24/35The first pictures of Karl with Jasmine Yarbrough were published in The Sunday Telegraph in 2017. He split from his ex-wife in 2016. Picture: Adam Taylor
This was the beginning of a downward spiral for Karl, with viewers switching off after learning about his relationship with Yarbrough. Picture: Jonathan Ng
25/35This was the beginning of a downward spiral for Karl, with viewers switching off after learning about his relationship with Yarbrough. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Karl sharing a snack with an eager giraffe. Picture: Instagram/@kstefanovic
26/35Karl sharing a snack with an eager giraffe. Picture: Instagram/@kstefanovic
He celebrated his brother Peter’s wedding to Today newsreader Sylvia Jeffreys.
27/35He celebrated his brother Peter’s wedding to Today newsreader Sylvia Jeffreys.
Karl has interviewed countless celebrities throughout his years as host. Picture: Justin Lloyd
28/35Karl has interviewed countless celebrities throughout his years as host. Picture: Justin Lloyd
But he has also been at the centre of political spats with MPs who come onto the show.
29/35But he has also been at the centre of political spats with MPs who come onto the show.
Georgie Gardner returned to Today in late 2017 after the departure of Lisa Wilkinson.
30/35Georgie Gardner returned to Today in late 2017 after the departure of Lisa Wilkinson.
Karl having some fun with pro boxer Jeff Horn.
31/35Karl having some fun with pro boxer Jeff Horn.
He’s always willing to have some fun. Karl being covered in bugs.
32/35He’s always willing to have some fun. Karl being covered in bugs.
In December 2018 he married Jasmine Yarbrough.
33/35In December 2018 he married Jasmine Yarbrough.
It was all smiles and happiness at his wedding.
34/35It was all smiles and happiness at his wedding.
Peter Stefanovic has moved on from Channel 9 and Karl has been dumped from Today but will remain with the network.
35/35Peter Stefanovic has moved on from Channel 9 and Karl has been dumped from Today but will remain with the network.
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