Signs of strain have emerged within the Yarbrough family, connected to Australian television personality Karl Stefanovic's recent pivot to a podcast that exclusively features right-wing voices. Stefanovic's brother-in-law, Josh Yarbrough, has been observed 'liking' social media posts critical of Stefanovic's new venture and appears to have unfollowed several family members, including his sister Jasmine Yarbrough, who is married to Stefanovic.
IMAGE2 Josh Yarbrough's Instagram handle, @Yarbino, was noted among the 'likes' on a reel by Australian comedian Lewis Garnham. The reel satirized Stefanovic's interview with Tommy Robinson, a British far-right commentator known for anti-immigration and anti-racism stances. Garnham's critique highlighted the irony of Stefanovic, whose name is of Slavic-German origin, interviewing Robinson. Stefanovic's own family is of Slavic-German immigrant descent.
Further examination of Josh Yarbrough's social media reveals he does not follow Stefanovic, nor does he appear to follow his sisters, Jasmine and Jade Yarbrough. Josh Yarbrough, 38, resides in the United States and is married to Los Angeles-based hairstylist Jordynn Quilenderino. Quilenderino, whose heritage includes Mexican and Filipino immigrants, has been vocal in her opposition to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She has previously shared posts advocating for the abolition of ICE and offered free haircuts to those donating groceries for neighbors impacted by ICE activities.
IMAGE4 Quilenderino confirmed to reporters that she would inquire if her husband wished to be interviewed but could not guarantee his participation. When questioned about Josh's social media activity, she reportedly scoffed but offered no further comment.
IMAGE5 Stefanovic, 51, recently parted ways with Channel Nine after 26 years, a move that his wife reportedly found upsetting. The departure came after negotiations allowed him to launch his independent podcast, 'The Karl Stefanovic Show.' The podcast has featured guests such as Barnaby Joyce, Pauline Hanson, and Holly Valance, alongside Robinson. Channel Nine confirmed Stefanovic's exit, stating it was no longer feasible for him to host their program 'Today' while simultaneously running his independent podcast.
IMAGE8 Stefanovic has faced criticism for his interview style on the podcast, with some suggesting a lack of journalistic scrutiny of his guests' views. In a since-deleted episode featuring Tommy Robinson, Stefanovic reportedly used a derogatory term to describe former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This contrasts with Stefanovic's earlier stance in 2020, when he defended Channel Nine against a report claiming its on-air talent lacked diversity, asserting his own mixed heritage and pride in his background.
IMAGE3 Stefanovic has reportedly traveled to Europe following the fallout from his departure from Nine. He has hinted that his wife is struggling with the recent events, becoming emotional during a podcast interview with Piers Morgan aboard a superyacht. He spoke about the challenges Jasmine faces due to his demanding work schedule and the public scrutiny of his new venture, expressing that hearing her upset was difficult.
IMAGE9 Prior to these developments, the Yarbrough siblings, including Josh, Jasmine, and Jade, were known for their close bond, often sharing family celebrations and social media posts together. Josh was a regular fixture in Jasmine's social media during her time in Los Angeles overseeing her former shoe label, Mara & Mine. However, recent photos from Josh and Jordynn's visit to Australia earlier this year did not indicate any joint activities with Jasmine and Karl.