Today host Karl Stefanovic’s ex-wife reveals an unexpected career change
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We don’t typically hear about public figures making dramatic career switches but the ex-wife of Today host Karl Stefanovic, Cassandra Thorburn, was more than happy to embrace the change.
Although she rose to fame as a TV producer and journalist, she has now decided to work as a dental nurse and receptionist.
The news was revealed in Woman’s Day on Monday during a profile of her son Jackson Stefanovic. Jackson shared the gritty details of his relationship with his parents after they split in 2016.
‘Mum’s our rock — she’s very happy and is currently working as a dental nurse and receptionist at a local practice. She continues to inspire me every day.’ he told the publication.
Cassandra Thorburn made an unexpected career change. Source: Now To Love
‘I make it a priority to catch up with our dad regularly. We’ve never been closer.’
Cassandra also told the magazine how proud she was of her son, saying: ‘Jackson is the most beautiful young man. He is a very loving and protective big brother. He’s incredibly emotional, and very in touch with others and their feelings, so music is a great avenue for him to explore.’
The separation of the two stars was messy and may have potentially contributed to Karl’s sacking from the Today show back in 2018. However, he returned just a year later as his replacements were unable to deliver high ratings.
Cassandra is pictured with her son Jackson Stefanovic. Source: Now To Love
Karl received plenty of backlash for his decision to marry his next partner Jasmine Yarbrough so soon after the divorce.
Cassandra didn’t hold back about what she thought of Karl after the break-up, previously revealing in Woman’s Day that he was ‘dead to her’ and that they ‘wouldn’t be friends again’.
‘There were days, in the beginning, I would get up, put on a brave face, and drop the kids off to school. Then, I’d get to the back door and I would lie in a heap for the rest of the day unable to move. Those were very dark days.’ she admitted.
‘I slept on the couch in front of the fire for months because I didn’t want to go near the marital bed.’
Since the split, Cassandra has published a children’s book called Leo Lion’s Big Bed! and competed in Dancing With The Stars in 2019.
What are your thoughts about Cassandra and Karl Stefanovic? Would you have guessed her newest career path move? Let us know in the comments!
Although she rose to fame as a TV producer and journalist, she has now decided to work as a dental nurse and receptionist.
The news was revealed in Woman’s Day on Monday during a profile of her son Jackson Stefanovic. Jackson shared the gritty details of his relationship with his parents after they split in 2016.
‘Mum’s our rock — she’s very happy and is currently working as a dental nurse and receptionist at a local practice. She continues to inspire me every day.’ he told the publication.
Cassandra Thorburn made an unexpected career change. Source: Now To Love
‘I make it a priority to catch up with our dad regularly. We’ve never been closer.’
Cassandra also told the magazine how proud she was of her son, saying: ‘Jackson is the most beautiful young man. He is a very loving and protective big brother. He’s incredibly emotional, and very in touch with others and their feelings, so music is a great avenue for him to explore.’
The separation of the two stars was messy and may have potentially contributed to Karl’s sacking from the Today show back in 2018. However, he returned just a year later as his replacements were unable to deliver high ratings.
Cassandra is pictured with her son Jackson Stefanovic. Source: Now To Love
Karl received plenty of backlash for his decision to marry his next partner Jasmine Yarbrough so soon after the divorce.
Cassandra didn’t hold back about what she thought of Karl after the break-up, previously revealing in Woman’s Day that he was ‘dead to her’ and that they ‘wouldn’t be friends again’.
‘There were days, in the beginning, I would get up, put on a brave face, and drop the kids off to school. Then, I’d get to the back door and I would lie in a heap for the rest of the day unable to move. Those were very dark days.’ she admitted.
‘I slept on the couch in front of the fire for months because I didn’t want to go near the marital bed.’
Since the split, Cassandra has published a children’s book called Leo Lion’s Big Bed! and competed in Dancing With The Stars in 2019.
What are your thoughts about Cassandra and Karl Stefanovic? Would you have guessed her newest career path move? Let us know in the comments!