Karl Stefanovic’s wife Jasmine shares rare intimate photos on TV star’s birthday

They’ve been married for almost nine months and it looks like there’s still plenty of spark between Karl Stefanovic and his wife Jasmine. The shoe designer has now paid tribute to her “biggest supporter” with a series of unseen snaps in celebration of his 45th birthday.

Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 35-year-old posted a stream of loving photos with the former Today show host, with the caption: “Happiest of Birthdays my love! Thank you for being my biggest supporter, my rock and my sidekick. I love you.” The couple recently tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in the Mexican resort of Cabo San Lucas in December last year.

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Karl was the first to comment on the sweet post, writing: “Awwww my love. The best post ever. Sorry I’m not there but working on your fav show at least. You are my heart and soul. Xx.”  Meanwhile, many fans were moved by the beautiful snaps, with many leaving happy birthday comments for the popular reporter, with one posting: “HB Karl. Love the pics. Thanks for sharing. Love the wedding pic.”

Another added: “Awww you guys are gorgeous!!!” while a third wrote: “Happy birthday Karl. Have a great day. Looking forward to watching you back on our tv screens tonight.” Meanwhile, another fan praised the happy couple, writing: “So cute! Love you guys!! Happy birthday K!”

Karl and Jasmine began dating in December 2016, following the TV reporter’s split from his ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn earlier that year. They met on a Sydney party boat and have been inseparable ever since, however their relationship at the time sparked plenty of media attention given Karl’s public profile.

The huge interest in his turbulent love life came as a shock to the TV star however – something he has openly admitted in past interviews. While his marriage split made huge headlines, Karl was also caught up in an ‘Ubergate’ scandal before he left Today, when a driver exposed a conversation he had with brother Peter Stefanovic – slamming his colleagues including Georgie Gardner.

Karl recently opened up about his axing from the Today show and messy divorce, surprisingly admitting while they came with a heap of heartache, they also changed him for the better. In a chat on KIIS 101.1’s Jase & PJ earlier this month, the 45-year-old, who was dumped from the morning program at the end of last year in a massive panel reshuffle, spoke openly about his feelings towards the negative attention surrounding his personal life.

“It’s made me more empathetic. I’m more present, I listen and I’m much more in touch with other people’s emotions,” the father-of-three revealed.”But I guess that’s just the process of going through some things. More people out there have gone through more than what I have.”

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Karl officially left the Channel 9 show before his wedding to Jasmine, with Deborah Knight replacing him alongside his former co-host Georgie. While the former reporter has been largely out of the spotlight, Karl has now returned to TV as the host of This Time Next Year.

“[It’s] really amazing… some of the things that people do are quite incredible,” he said of his new show. “I dive into their lives really quickly. I do feel part of it, I feel nervous when they come back next year. I’m genuinely involved.”

Meanwhile, it comes after the couple dressed to impress for the annual Gold Dinner in Sydney, a fundraiser that raises money for the Sydney Children’s Hospital, earlier this year. Jasmine towered next to her husband in a floor-length navy blue dress with a daring thigh split up one side and a striking ruffled shoulder. Wearing her wavy hair clipped to one side, she added some elegant drop earrings and flashed a smile as she posed arm in arm with the TV presenter.

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Meanwhile, Karl ensured he dressed up for the occasion too and opted for a smart black tuxedo, looking proud as punch as he stood by his wife’s side for the photos.

Are you a fan of Karl and Jasmine Stefanovic? Are you excited to see him on the This Time Next Year?