Karl's big birthday surprise

A birthday surprise from his Today co-hosts has seen Karl Stefanovic reveal more about the dating past than he might have planned.

To celebrate his birthday, entertainment host Brooke Boney surprised him with a throwback photo from his school formal during Friday’s show.

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But, when he was explaining who he took to the formal, a slip of the tongue left Stefanovic flustered and backtracking.

“That was Nola, she only agreed to come on the day of the formal because I couldn’t get a date,” Stefanovi said.

“Why, you were so cute,” Ally replied.

“I just wasn’t really into chicks, you know,” he answered before realising what he had said.

“I mean, no, I mean I was into sport. Oh my god!”

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The team had plenty of fun teasing their co-host over the slip-up, with Brooke saying, “Whatever works, whatever you want”, and Ally adding, “No judgement”.

Ally pointed out that Karl “does love a shot of Chris Hemsworth”, referring to a shirtless photo of the Aussie actor.

As Brooke wrapped up her entertainment report, she quipped that hopefully his wife Jasmine hadn’t been watching the segment.

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“She’s already texted, she’s not that surprised,” Ally cheekily replied.

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