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Karl Stefanovic
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| Born | 12 August 1974 Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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| Education | Queensland University of Technology (BA) |
| Occupation | Television presenter, journalist |
| Years active | 1994−present |
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| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Peter Stefanovic (brother) |
Karl Stefanovic (born 12 August 1974) is a well-known Australian television presenter and journalist. He works for the Nine Network, one of Australia's biggest TV channels.
He is currently a main host of the Nine Network's morning show, Today. He also works as a reporter for 60 Minutes, a popular news program.
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Karl Stefanovic's Journey in Television
Starting His Career
Karl Stefanovic studied journalism at university. After he finished his degree, he couldn't find a job right away. He even tried out for a famous acting school called NIDA, but he didn't get in.
In 1994, Karl started his first job in TV. He worked as a reporter for WIN Television in Rockhampton and Cairns, which are cities in Australia.
Later, in 1996, he moved to New Zealand. There, he worked for TVNZ as a reporter for One Network News. In 1998, Karl came back to Australia. He joined Ten News in Brisbane as a reporter and sometimes filled in as a news presenter in Sydney.
Joining the Nine Network
In 2000, Karl Stefanovic began working for the Nine Network. He was a reporter and a back-up presenter for Nine News in Brisbane. He won an award for his news coverage of the Childers backpacker hostel fire in 2000.
His reports on the 2001 Warragamba bushfires helped him move to Nine's main newsroom in Sydney. He also helped cover the 2003 Canberra bushfires.
Becoming a Morning Show Host
In February 2005, Karl became the new host of the breakfast program Today. He also sometimes filled in as a host for A Current Affair.
In 2006, Karl took part in a TV show called Torvill and Dean's Dancing on Ice. He made it to the final round! From 2008 to 2012, he hosted Carols by Candlelight, a popular Christmas event on TV.
Other Roles and Shows
Besides hosting Today, Karl also became a reporter for 60 Minutes in 2011. He even hosted a Sunday evening version of A Current Affair.
Karl has a love for sailing. In 2011 and 2013, he was part of the crew on a large racing yacht called Investec LOYAL (and later Perpetual Loyal). They competed in the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
In 2015, Karl hosted a TV discussion show called The Verdict. In 2017, he also hosted This Time Next Year.
Leaving and Returning to Today
In December 2018, it was announced that Karl would not be hosting Today anymore in 2019. However, in November 2019, the Nine Network shared exciting news: Karl would be returning to Today as a co-host from January 2020! He now hosts alongside Allison Langdon.
In June 2020, Karl Stefanovic celebrated 20 years of working with the Nine Network.
Working with 2GB Radio
In June 2019, Karl also started working as a regular contributor for the radio station 2GB.
Karl Stefanovic's Life Outside Work
Karl Stefanovic was born in Darlinghurst, New South Wales. His father has Serbian and German roots, and his mother is Australian. He grew up in Capalaba, Queensland. His younger brother, Peter Stefanovic, is also a well-known journalist.
Karl went to St Augustines College and the Anglican Church Grammar School. He then studied journalism at the Queensland University of Technology.
He met journalist Cassandra Thorburn in 1995, and they got married. They have three children together. Later, they separated, and their divorce was finalized in 2017. In 2018, Karl got engaged to Jasmine Yarbrough, and they married in Mexico in December 2018. They have one child together.
TV Shows and Movie Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | Caught (2023 TV series) | Himself | TV series |
| 2016 | Independence Day: Resurgence | Himself - Reporter | Movie (scene cut) |
| 2012 | Beaconsfield | Himself | TV movie |
| Great Barrier Reef | Himself - Presenter | 3 episodes | |
| 2011 | The Jesters | Himself | Go for Gold (#2.8) |
| 2010, 2017, 2020 | A Current Affair | Himself - Host/Reporter | |
| 2009 | Australia's Funniest Home Videos | Himself | 20 Year Special (#20.8) |
| 2008 | Hole in the Wall | Himself - Brains Team Captain | Brains vs. Brawn (#1.6) |
| 2007 | A Current Affair | Himself - Fill-in Host | Episode dated 27 August 2007 |
| 20 to 1 | Himself | 50 to 01: Great Movie One Liners (#4.10) | |
| Temptation | Himself - Contestant | 2 episodes | |
| 2006 | Torvill & Dean's Dancing on Ice | Himself | 8 episodes |
| Bert's Family Feud | Himself - Team Captain | 3 episodes | |
| 2005 | The Price Is Right | Himself | Episode dated 24 October 2005 |
| 2005–2018, 2020– | Today | Host |
Awards and Recognition
At the 2011 Logie Awards, which are like the Oscars for Australian TV, Karl Stefanovic won two big awards. He received the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality and the Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter.
The Suit Experiment
On 15 November 2014, Karl Stefanovic shared something interesting. He revealed that he had worn the same suit on TV every day for a whole year! He did this to show how people often judge women on TV for what they wear, but rarely notice what men wear. He said that while his female co-workers often received comments about their outfits, no one noticed his suit for an entire year. He only changed his ties and shirts.
