WAKING UP WITH..KARL 2.0!

BREKKIE TV'S KING SPENDS BIG ON HIS NEW LOOK

Karl Stefanovic has undergone quite the physical transformation in recent months, and Today viewers have taken notice! "Wow, he looks totally different," commented one online recently.

Now, New Idea can reveal why Karl made drastic lifestyle changes resulting in his sharp new look and how much he's spent to get into the best shape of his life.

"Karl turned 50 in August and a number of factors influenced his decision to get his health back on track," a source tells New Idea. "His youngest child Harper is four and he wants to be fit and healthy for her as she grows up.

"He does not want to be the old dad who can't hit the beach with his kids." The fact that Karl and his wife Jasmine, 40, may be considering adding to their family has also put his health front of mind.

He has three older children from his first marriage.

"Being a good dad, both physically and mentally, means everything to Karl," our source says.