‘I’m taking as many precautions as I can’: Karl Stefanovic reveals pregnant wife Jasmine is ‘really worried he’ll bring COVID-19 into their home’ as he continues hosting the Today show
Today show host Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Stefanovic (née Yarborough) will likely welcome their first child during an Australian coronavirus lockdown.
And Karl, 45, says his pregnant wife, 36, has become increasingly concerned about the Nine personality contracting COVID-19.
‘She’s really worried about me bringing it back to the house, so I’m taking as many precautions as I can,’ he told KIIS FM’s Kyle And Jackie O show on Thursday.
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‘I’m taking as many precautions as I can’: Karl Stefanovic (left) reveals pregnant wife Jasmine is ‘really worried he’ll bring COVID-19 into their home’ as he continues hosting the Today show from its Sydney studio. Pictured with Today co-host Allison Langdon
While Jasmine appears to be laying low in their Sydney home during the social-distancing advice by the government, Karl has continued reporting from Nine’s Sydney studios for the Today show.
‘She’s more worried than anyone, being pregnant,’ Karl said, adding: ‘I’ve got to be really cautious out there. It’s a real worry for anyone.’
On a lighter note, Karl also joked about running out of toilet paper and the ‘hard stuff’ because he refused to ‘panic buy’ a few weeks ago.
‘Jasmine’s got cravings, she’s not far away from giving birth, so there’s so much s**t food at home. It’s unbelievable. I can’t not eat it,’ he joked.
Jasmine had previously told The Daily Telegraph in February that she was craving ‘all kinds of ice cream’ during her pregnancy.
‘I’ve got to be really cautious out there’: While Jasmine appears to be laying low in their Sydney home during the social-distancing advice by the government, Karl has been leaving their home on a regular basic to work and go to the supermarkets
Coming soon! Karl and Jasmine are set to welcome their first child in May, which might be during an Australian coronavirus lockdown
Photos taken of Jasmine in a swimsuit in Byron Bay on December 14 confirmed speculation the couple were expecting their first child together.
Karl later announced the news via Instagram by writing: ‘After a great deal of speculation…the rumours are true.’
Jasmine previously admitted she and husband Karl have already discussed baby names for their unborn child – which is rumoured to be a girl.
Happily ever after: In December, Karl and Jasmine celebrated their one-year anniversary after tying the knot in 2018 at Mexico’s five-star One&Only Palmilla resort
Exes: Karl and Jasmine began dating in late 2016, just months after he had separated from his first wife, Cassandra Thorburn, following 21 years of marriage. Pictured in 2011
Karl and Jasmine began dating in late 2016, just months after he had separated from ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn following 21 years of marriage.
The former couple share three children: Jackson, 20, River, 12, and Ava, 14.
In December, Karl and Jasmine celebrated their one-year anniversary after tying the knot in 2018 at Mexico’s five-star One&Only Palmilla resort.
Pandemic: As of late Thursday morning, there are 2,675 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia, including 11 deaths