Karl Stefanovic's wife Jasmine reveals his bizarre nickname as she shares intimate text message

Jasmine Stefanovic has revealed the bizarre nickname she gave her Today show host husband Karl Stefanovic.

The mother-of-one, 42, shared the pet name to her Instagram on Friday when she posted an intimate text exchange between the couple.

At the top of the messages, a small photo of Karl, 51, could be seen alongside the nickname 'Karl Juicy Fruit'. 

The text exchange went on to see Jasmine attempting to flirt with her husband using an online trend of messaging only the lyrics of a song without explanation.  

Jasmine opted to use the song Hungry Eyes by Eric Carmen, beginning her text to her husband with: 'I've been meaning to tell you.' 

'What lover? I'm almost finished,' Karl responded, referencing his own nickname for his wife.

'I've got this feeling that won't subside,' Jasmine continued, leaving Karl confused before she added: 'I look at you and I fantasise.' 

'What the f*** are you talking about? Lover. What? Where are you?' Karl responded. 

Jasmine continued with the joke, writing: 'You're mine tonight... Now I've got you in my sights.' 

It was at this point Karl caught on to the joke and texted back, 'Hahaha. Alright hungry eyes,' alongside a series of laughing emojis. 

'Had to do it @karlstefanovic_ haha what a trend. Clearly I don't flirt with my husband,' Jasmine captioned the video as she uploaded it to social media.

It comes as Karl and Jasmine are in the midst of building a $4.5 million luxury mansion in Castlecrag, just 9km north of Sydney's CBD.

The couple originally purchased the property in 2021 for $3.2 million, before vacating the home in July 2024 to knock it down and rebuild.

Their plans for their new property include four levels with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a pool and a spa.

Other highlights for the proposed rebuild include a courtyard, entertainment room and three-car garage.

Karl and Jasmine finally got approval from Willoughby Council to move forward with their renovation after a lengthy wrangle over their original development application that lasted a year.

Originally built in the 1960s, the initial home boasted views over Castlecrag's north escarpment and included a self-contained unit with a separate entry and its own bathroom.

A design sketch shows the finished property will feature a stunning contemporary design, spacious surroundings, French windows and an indoor circular staircase.

It will also boast a stylish outdoor dining terrace with adjacent stairs and a host of gorgeous architectural touches, including high ceilings and slanted windows.

A sprawling garden display across the length of the house will also be included and will be the perfect place for Karl and his wife Jasmine to raise their young daughter.

Karl and Jasmine, along with their children, divide their time between Sydney and Queensland.

As well as Harper, Karl also has three older children – Jackson, 26, Willow, 20, and River, 19 – from his marriage to Cassandra Thorburn.

Jasmine's family are based in the Sunshine State, while Karl began his journalism career there.

The couple married in December 2018 in San José del Cabo, Mexico.