Karl Stefanovic and Michael Clarke have been long-term mates approach earlier than the cricket legend bought along with the TV star’s sister-in-law.
But what stays of the shut bond is but to be seen following their wild fracas in a public park in Noosa.
Clarke repeatedly denies the allegations within the video capturing the saga.
The cricket commentator has been courting Jade Yarbrough, the sister of Stefanovic’s spouse Jasmine, since final July.
Clarke and Jade have been stated to have met although Stefanovic, with the previous cricketer additionally shut mates with Jade’s business associate’s husband, Travy Bacon.
Watch video of the conflict between Clarke and Stefanovic right here.
After Clarke and Jade reportedly started courting, Stefanovic seemed to be all for it, going away to on a visit with the pair in August.
He spoke to The Kyle and Jackie O Show and stated “they’re just a lovely couple”.
They have additionally been noticed on double dates together with in November when Clarke was noticed out with Yarbrough and the Stefanovic’s in a $1200 Balenciaga sweater.
Just final week, Stefanovic and Clarke have been holidaying in Noosa collectively, sharing joyful snaps from the vacation.
Reports of sources claimed Karl and Jasmine had even given their blessing for Clarke and Jade to marry had additionally swirled.
Clarke and Stefanovic’s relationship goes again a lot additional nevertheless as Clarke has been an everyday on Today.
Back in 2015, when Clarke’s daughter Kelsey-Lee was born, Stefanovic broke the news through the Today present.
But Clarke has additionally chosen to share a few of his rawest TV moments with Stefanovic, together with breaking down on Today whereas speaking about Shane Warne after his demise.
However, the connection seems to have been strained after a video of the group in an emotionally charged fracas in Noosa was revealed by the Daily Telegraph.
Clarke and Stefanovic are seen squaring off in a public park, earlier than Clarke is slapped throughout the face by Jade and accused of dishonest.
Clarke instructed The Daily Telegraph on Wednesday evening: “I accept full responsibility for this altercation and am shattered by my actions”.
The combat started when the 2 high-profile {couples} and their superstar accountant mate Anthony Bell have been at dinner at a beachside restaurant.
It’s understood Clarke’s superstar designer ex-girlfriend Pip Edwards and Jade had been in touch, sparking the confrontation between Clarke and Jade.
Incredible imaginative and prescient exhibits a shirtless Clarke limping in a park surrounded by a gaggle who’re attempting to calm the scenario, whereas a livid Jade screams at him then slaps him throughout the face.
“You f**ked her on December 17 … You f**ked her, you’re a f**king dog,” Jade screams.
Clarke responds: “Baby you’re wrong, you’re wrong.”
He provides: “I swear on my life, I swear at my life … That’s not true, it’s not true.”
Clarke represented Australia in 115 Test matches and 245 ODIs after making his worldwide debut in 2003.
The right-hander scored 8643 Test runs, together with 28 centuries and a career-best of 329 not out towards India on the SCG in 2012.
He captained Australia through the unforgettable 2013/14 Ashes whitewash and the triumphant 2015 World Cup marketing campaign.
Originally revealed as Inside Karl Stefanovic and Michael Clarke’s friendship earlier than conflict
