Michael Clarke has finally discussed his relationship with Jade Yarbrough, insisting that the pair are ‘friends’. 

The former cricketer was coy when asked about their time away on holiday together in Europe in this week’s issue of Stellar Magazine.  

‘I had two-and-a-half weeks away with some of my best friends [and] had such a great time. But I missed my little girl,’ the 41-year-old said, referring to his daughter, Kelsey Lee, six. 

Michael Clarke (pictured) has finally discussed his relationship with Jade Yarbrough, insisting that the pair are 'friends'. The former cricketer was coy when asked about their time away on holiday together in Europe in this week's issue of Stellar Magazine

Michael Clarke (pictured) has finally discussed his relationship with Jade Yarbrough, insisting that the pair are ‘friends’. The former cricketer was coy when asked about their time away on holiday together in Europe in this week’s issue of Stellar Magazine  

‘I understand and respect that people are going to ask. I’ve never really cared too much about other people’s personal lives, but I understand if there’s interest.’

Michael went on to say he is close mates with his ex wife Kyly Clarke, 41, despite the pair splitting in 2020. 

‘I’ve got 50 per cent custody of my daughter with my ex-wife, we have an awesome friendship, and our daughter is certainly both of our priorities. Thankfully, that’s important to both of us’ he said. 

Speaking about the relationship for the first time, the former cricketer tells Stellar Magazine this weekend: 'I had two-and-a-half weeks away with some of my best friends [and] had such a great time.' Jade is pictured

Speaking about the relationship for the first time, the former cricketer tells Stellar Magazine this weekend: ‘I had two-and-a-half weeks away with some of my best friends [and] had such a great time.’ Jade is pictured 

In July, Michael jetted out of the country alongside Jade, 30, the younger sister of Jasmine Stefanovic (née Yarbrough). 

The pair were spotted at Sydney Airport, checking in late at night for a business class flight on Emirates and later out together in Paris. 

They were heading off to together to enjoy an overseas getaway in Europe with friends.   

In July, Michael jetted out of the country alongside Jade, 30, the younger sister of Jasmine Stefanovic (née Yarbrough). The pair were spotted at Sydney Airport, checking in late at night for a business class flight on Emirates and later out together in Paris (pictured)

In July, Michael jetted out of the country alongside Jade, 30, the younger sister of Jasmine Stefanovic (née Yarbrough). The pair were spotted at Sydney Airport, checking in late at night for a business class flight on Emirates and later out together in Paris (pictured)  

Jade, who is an interior designer and co-founder of Merci Maison, couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she and Michael made their way through the terminal.

Rumours that the pair are dating broke on earlier that month. 

Jade and Michael are said to have met through Karl Stefanovic, Jade’s brother-in-law. 

Michael went on to say he is close mates with his ex wife Kyly Clarke, 41, despite the pair splitting in 2020. Pictured with their daughter Kelsey-Lee, six

Michael went on to say he is close mates with his ex wife Kyly Clarke, 41, despite the pair splitting in 2020. Pictured with their daughter Kelsey-Lee, six 

The single father of one is also close friends with Jade’s business partner’s husband. 

The Daily Telegraph reports that Michael has become ‘quite fond’ of Jade in recent weeks.  

Michael earlier had shared a cryptic Instagram post, sharing an airplane emoji with the caption ‘later’ to his followers. 

Jade is the sister younger sister of designer Jasmine Stefanovic (née Yarbrough), who is married to Today show host Karl Stefanovic. Jade and Jasmine are pictured together

Jade is the sister younger sister of designer Jasmine Stefanovic (née Yarbrough), who is married to Today show host Karl Stefanovic. Jade and Jasmine are pictured together 

He posted a picture of himself resting in the sun on an ornate outdoor lounge and tagged Merci Maison in the post. 

‘And chill… #Sunday,’ Michael wrote. 

‘Bowling Clarkey,’ Karl commented underneath. 

In June, he stepped out with Jasmine Yarbrough and Today show star Karl Stefanovic at a charity event to raise money for hospital equipment, sharing a picture of the trio together. 

Michael was in a high-profile relationship with P.E Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, which ended for the first time in February last year after several months of dating. The couple rekindled their romance in October, but split again in December

Michael was in a high-profile relationship with P.E Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, which ended for the first time in February last year after several months of dating. The couple rekindled their romance in October, but split again in December 

Jade was in a long-term relationship with Andrew Leece (left), but she last posted about him online in January

Jade was in a long-term relationship with Andrew Leece (left), but she last posted about him online in January

Jade’s brother-in-law Karl confirmed the pair are together just days ago. 

Speaking to The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday, the Today show host revealed how Clarke first met designer Jade.

‘He had a friend who was her business partner and so they met up and then got together,’ he explained.

Jade's brother-in-law Karl confirmed the pair are together just days ago. Speaking to The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday, he said: 'We were with them on the weekend and they're just a lovely couple'

Jade’s brother-in-law Karl confirmed the pair are together just days ago. Speaking to The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday, he said: ‘We were with them on the weekend and they’re just a lovely couple’

‘We were with them on the weekend and they’re just a lovely couple.’

When asked by host Kyle Sandilands if the pair ‘were all over each other’, Karl admitted: ‘Just a little bit too much’.

Karl, who is married to Jade’s sister Jasmine, also said that the couple had, ‘kinda known each other for a couple of years but nothing happened’.

Michael has already introduced his six-year-old daughter Kelsey Lee to Jade.

The trio have been spotted playing happy families all over Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs over the last week.

Karl is married to Jade's sister, Jasmine Stefanovic. Pictured together

Karl is married to Jade’s sister, Jasmine Stefanovic. Pictured together

Michael was in a high-profile relationship with P.E Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, which ended for the first time in February last year after several months of dating. 

Pip and Michael’s relationship began in June 2020 after his split from wife Kyly Clarke, which they had announced four months earlier.

After parting ways with Pip in February, the couple rekindled their romance in October, but split again in December.

Jade meanwhile, was in a long-term relationship with Andrew Leece, but she last posted about him online in January. 

Read more in this week's issue of Stellar Magazine

Read more in this week’s issue of Stellar Magazine 



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Originally posted 2022-09-03 14:14:42.