Karl Stefanovic’s pregnant wife Jasmine is ‘really worried he’ll bring COVID-19 into their home’


Karl Stefanovic’s pregnant wife Jasmine is ‘really worried’ he’ll bring COVID-19 into their home as he continues hosting the Today show from Nine’s Willoughby studios

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough are facing the grim reality of welcoming a child into the world during a coronavirus lockdown.

And on Thursday, the Today show host revealed his pregnant wife was concerned about him being exposed to COVID-19 at Channel Nine’s Sydney studios.

‘She’s really worried about me bringing it back to the house [from work], so I’m taking as many precautions as I can,’ he told The Kyle and Jackie O Show.  

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Health fears: Karl Stefanovic’s pregnant wife, Jasmine Yarbrough, is ‘really worried’ he’ll bring COVID-19 into their home. She is expecting a baby girl in 11 weeks’ time

While Jasmine has been self-isolating at home, Karl has been hosting the Today show each morning at Nine’s headquarters in Willoughby.

‘She’s more worried than anyone, being pregnant,’ Karl said. ‘I’ve got to be really cautious out there. It’s a real worry for anyone.’

On a lighter note, Karl joked about running out of toilet paper and the ‘hard stuff’ – meaning alcohol – because he refused to ‘panic buy’ weeks ago. 

‘Jasmine’s got cravings, she’s not far away from giving birth, so there’s so much s**t food at home. It’s unbelievable. I can’t not eat it!’ he said. 

Jasmine told The Daily Telegraph in February she was craving ‘all kinds of ice cream’ during her pregnancy.

Duties: While Jasmine has been self-isolating at home, Karl has been hosting the Today show each morning at Nine's headquarters in Willoughby. Pictured with Allison Langdon

Duties: While Jasmine has been self-isolating at home, Karl has been hosting the Today show each morning at Nine’s headquarters in Willoughby. Pictured with Allison Langdon

Photos taken of Jasmine in a swimsuit in Byron Bay on December 14 confirmed speculation the couple were expecting their first child together.

Karl later announced the news via Instagram by writing: ‘After a great deal of speculation…the rumours are true.’

They are having a baby girl. Jasmine is believed to be 29 weeks pregnant.

Happily ever after: In December, Karl and Jasmine celebrated their one-year anniversary after tying the knot in Los Cabos, Mexico, in late 2018. Pictured on their wedding day

Happily ever after: In December, Karl and Jasmine celebrated their one-year anniversary after tying the knot in Los Cabos, Mexico, in late 2018. Pictured on their wedding day

Exes: Karl and Jasmine began dating in late 2016, five months after he had separated from his first wife, Cassandra Thorburn, following 21 years of marriage. Pictured in 2011

Exes: Karl and Jasmine began dating in late 2016, five months after he had separated from his first wife, Cassandra Thorburn, following 21 years of marriage. Pictured in 2011

Karl and Jasmine began dating in late 2016, five months after he had separated from his first wife, Cassandra Thorburn, following 21 years of marriage.

The former couple share three children: Jackson, 20, River, 12, and Ava, 14.

In December, Karl and Jasmine celebrated their one-year anniversary after tying the knot at Mexico’s five-star One&Only Palmilla resort in late 2018.

As of late Thursday morning, there are 2,675 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia, including 11 deaths 

Pandemic: As of late Thursday morning, there are 2,675 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia, including 11 deaths

Pandemic: As of late Thursday morning, there are 2,675 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia, including 11 deaths