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Cass cuts Karl out of family birthday message to Ben Fordham's wife

She broke her silence on her rumoured split with Today host Karl Stefanovic on Facebook earlier this week.

But now, in a recently uncovered Facebook post to a friend, it looks as though Cassandra Thorburn was already referencing the alleged breakup a few days before.

In the post, the 44-year-old sent a birthday message to journalist Jodie Speers, who is married to Karl's mate Ben Fordham, and signed it from herself and the kids - but not Karl.

The pair have been married for 21 years. Source: Getty
The pair have been married for 21 years. Source: Getty
Jodie Speers and Ben Fordham. Source: Facebook
Jodie Speers and Ben Fordham. Source: Facebook


“Hi Jodie,” the post read. “Wishing you a wonderful, happy birthday filled with fun and love.”

She signed it off with, “Cass, Jackson, Ava and River”, leaving Karl out of the equation.

In a second Facebook post, Cassandra appeared to reference the rumoured end of her 21 year marriage, taking aim at her husband's TV gig and hinting that its success has cost her greatly.

"Apparently Today Show finally won a year. This took a huge toll on my family and I, and I’m congratulating myself today for all the effort that went into making that [ratings] happen," she wrote.

Karl worked with Ben at the Nine Network. Source: Getty
Karl worked with Ben at the Nine Network. Source: Getty

"The suggestions, the story ideas, the constant counseling of questions for years.

She continued: "I’m giving myself a pat on the back tonight, as I know many people will also know how much effort I put into it.

Karl and Cassandra. Source: Getty
Karl and Cassandra. Source: Getty

"Found a lovely tipple to cheers myself. Thanks for the red Sharon Finnigan SF Celebrity Management," referencing Karl's manager.

Karl himself has previously spoken about how Cassandra sacrificed her own career so she could raise their three children Jackson, 16, Ava, 11 and River, 10.

Karl on the Today Show.
Karl on the Today Show.

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In 2015, he said: "She gave up a promising career... and I'm forever thankful and tremendously appreciative of that."

According to New Idea, Karl and wife Cassandra's relationship hit breaking point at the Logie Awards earlier this year when Karl allegedly sloped off to enjoy a boozy night with his buddies.

He is now believed to be staying at James Packer's apartment in Bondi.

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