Michael Clarke looks like he isn’t living down his high-profile brawl with Karl Stefanovic in Noosa anytime soon.
The 42-year-old appeared on Sunrise on Tuesday to promote sun protection and host Matt ‘Shirvo’ Shirvington’s couldn’t resist the opportunity to reference his embarrassing topless fight with girlfriend Jade Yarbrough that took the country by storm.
After Clarke reminded viewers to ‘slip, slop, slap’ this summer, Shirvington feigned disappointment the former Australian cricket captain wouldn’t be holidaying on the Sunshine Coast over summer.
‘So no invite to a long lunch at Noosa apparently for me, is that right, Clarkey?’ quizzed Shirvinton.
‘Mate, you’re more than welcome to come to my house here in Sydney, I’ll be here with my family and friends,’ said Clarke, laughing at Shirvo’s dig.
Michael Clarke (right) appeared on Sunrise on Tuesday to promote sun protection and host Matt ‘Shirvo’ Shirvington (second from left) couldn’t resist the opportunity to reference his embarrassing topless fight with girlfriend Jade Yarbrough that took the country by storm. Also pictured: Sunrise co-host Natalie Barr (left)
After Clarke reminded viewers to ‘slip, slop, slap’ this summer, Shirvington feigned disappointment the former Australian cricket captain wouldn’t be holidaying on the Sunshine Coast over summer
‘So no invite to a long lunch at Noosa apparently for me, is that right, Clarkey?’ quizzed Shirvinton
Michael made headlines earlier this year after a now infamous Noosa melee involving his girlfriend Jade which roped in her brother-in-law, Today show host Karl Stefanovic.
In the video, which was filmed by an onlooker and later sold to The Daily Telegraph for a reported $10,000, Jade accused Clarke of cheating on her with his designer ex Pip Edwards, on December 17.
All hell broke loose after Clarke, Stefanovic, his wife Jasmine and her sister Jade were having dinner at a beachside restaurant with accountant Anthony Bell.
The video began with Yarbrough screaming at Clarke before she slapped him in the face and pushed him away after the cricketer insisted he didn’t cheat on her.
He was also accused of messaging the co-founder of activewear label P.E Nation and confessing she was the ‘love of his life’.
In the video, which was filmed by an onlooker and later sold to The Daily Telegraph for a reported $10,000, Jade (pictured) accused Clarke of cheating on her with his designer ex Pip Edwards, on December 17
Following the fracas, Clarke issued a grovelling apology to those involved in the incident at the time, admitting it was all his fault.
‘I accept full responsibility for this altercation and am shattered by my actions,’ he said.
‘I’m absolutely gutted I’ve put people I hold in the highest regard in this position.
‘My actions in the lead-up to this altercation were nothing short of shameful and regrettable.
‘I am shattered that because of my actions I’ve drawn women of class and integrity, and my mates, into this situation.’
Following the fracas, Clarke issued a grovelling apology to those involved in the incident at the time, admitting it was all his fault. ‘I accept full responsibility for this altercation and am shattered by my actions,’ he said
