Karl Stefanovic, an Australian television personality, recently wore a gold cross around his neck during an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan. The interview, conducted on Morgan's podcast aboard a yacht in the South of France, took place as Stefanovic navigates a period of professional upheaval.
Stefanovic's appearance with the cross comes after his departure from Channel Nine's 'Today' show and the recent cancellation of his radio program, 'The Long Weekend,' co-hosted with Eddie McGuire. He discussed the impact of these career changes, particularly on his wife, Jasmine, during the tearful interview.
"Just my wife..." Stefanovic reportedly began, struggling to articulate the difficulties. "She puts up with a lot. Her finding out this stuff and having to deal with me, because I'm a lot, and I'm in the public a lot."
He explained that while he works hard and is often away, his wife supports his endeavors, including his podcast. The emotional toll on her, he stated, was the hardest part to witness.
Stefanovic's exit from 'The Long Weekend' on ARN followed his controversial interview with British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his own podcast, 'The Karl Stefanovic Show.' Stefanovic had appeared on only two episodes of the radio show before the controversy led to the network ending their professional relationship. His contract was reportedly valued at approximately $200,000 for the remainder of the year.
Previously, in 2017, Stefanovic was observed wearing a red string bracelet around his wrist during a period of public scrutiny following his divorce. At the time, he clarified that the bracelet was a gift from his daughter, bearing the message of love, and not a Kabbalah talisman intended to ward off negative energy.
Meanwhile, reports suggest potential new ventures for Stefanovic, with shock jock Kyle Sandilands reportedly registering domain names such as 'kyleandkarl.com.au' and 'karlandkyle.com.au' through his company, King Kyle Group Pty Ltd. These registrations have fueled speculation of a possible collaboration between the two personalities.