Karl Stefanovic's ex-wife Cassandra breaks silence over tabloid lies
Karl Stefanovic’s ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn has penned an open letter, hitting out at the tabloid lies about her relationship, and pleading with the industry not to compare to the Today show host’s current partner Jasmine Yarbrough.
In a lengthy online column for Now To Love, Thorburn criticised New Idea for publishing a story that suggested she was plotting a “final revenge” against Stefanovic through her links to Lisa Wilkinson, who switched networks earlier this year.
“The story in today’s New Idea magazine linking me to Lisa Wilkinson and some purported pact to get ‘final revenge’ is totally baseless and utterly incorrect,” Thorburn wrote.
The latest issue of New Idea claimed Thorburn was “weeks away” from a significant career move, “that could make her even more successful than her Logie-winning ex”.
The article an anonymous source which read: “Nothing would give her more satisfaction than beating Karl at his own game after everything he’s done to her.”
But Thorburn, who finalised her divorce with Stefanovic in October, said these claims were completely baseless and that she’s “not aware” of any new jobs.
“... I know the magazine has not spoken to any of my close friends. Shame on them for dragging my loyal support network into this.”
She added: “As this pathetic article suggests, I don’t feel the need to exact revenge on Karl for leaving me — I’m just happy to be starting a new chapter of my life. I’m most content spending time with my three children and making plans for our future.”
Thorburn also rubbished suggestions that Stefanovic was taking Yarbrough to public events that he had neglected to take her two when the pair were together as a couple.
“I went to everything from Derby Day to fashion shows,” she wrote. “I find it very hurtful they feel the need to compare Karl’s new girlfriend Jasmine with me.
“Karl and I created 21 years of memories — there’s certainly no competition between our years together and their lives now. As I said to Woman’s Day recently, the children still have a father, but I don’t have a husband.
“I’m a busy stay-at-home mum — I’ve got a book to finish, and three young people to feed and love.”
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Image credit: Twitter / Cassandra Thorburn