“He basically lost his job because of their messy divorce,” says a friend. “The last thing he wants is Cass trotting out on prime time television week after week while he sits at home with no job.”
According to the pal, Karl and Cass’ relationship has gone from bad to worse in recent months.
“People thought it was bitter before but they have no idea how bad it is now.”
On a strict social media ban, Karl has been desperate to keep a low profile since returning from his wedding in Mexico with wife Jasmine last year and can’t believe Cass has become a star off the back of his demise.
He has taken heed of a stern warning from Nine Network bosses regarding over-use of Instagram and keeping his personal life private, in an attempt to rebuild his shattered profile. Meanwhile, his ex has been hitting the headlines as she limbers up for her debut and couldn’t care less what Karl thinks.
“This is her time,” says the friend. “She is loving the attention and if that makes Karl jealous because he has fallen off his daytime TV throne, then that’s even better.”
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