Karl Stefanovic left cackling after live cross to nudist beach goes wrong

The Today show host was left in tears after a live cross to a Queensland nudist beach went awry.

Karl Stefanovic has succumbed to a fit of giggles on air after it was pointed out that a reporter, on scene at a Queensland nudist beach, opted to wear a trench coat.

Reporter Mia Glover was reporting live at the Gold Coast for the Today show about the Sunshine Coast’s Alexandria Bay, an “unofficial nudist beach” for the best part of several decades.

She took to the sandy shores on Wednesday to report on a crackdown on nudity after police fined several people for wilful exposure in early April.

Locals refer to Alexandria Beach as 'A-Bay'. Picture: Queensland.com

“It even hosted the nude Olympics for six decades, can you believe it?” Glover said.

Stefanovic was left in tears after Glover awkwardly attempted to relay an incident at the beach in family-friendly language.

“There was also one gentleman who was there … who was, I don’t know how to say this on air … maybe giving himself a bit of a treat nearby to some other people on the beach,” she said.

“He was fined as well.”

Alexandria Beach has reportedly hosted 'the nude Olympics' for six decades. Picture: Today

Stefanovic’s co-host Sarah Abo then pointed out Ms Glover’s timely choice of apparel.

“Looks like you’re ready for it there with your jacket,” she said.

“My trench coat?” Glover responded, leaving Stefanovic cackling.

“It’s the jacket du jour for nudists around the world,” he said.

“An easy disguise,” Glover replied.

Karl was unable to contain his laughter after hearing of the nude beachgoer who was fined for 'giving himself a bit of a treat' near other people. Picture: Today

Mr Stefanovic jokingly questioned Ms Glover's choice to wear a trench coat while reporting. Picture: Today

Glover also pointed out that upon her arrival at the beach an appropriately named swim club was on scene.

“There was actually a swim club by the name of Cold Nips that was jumping in the water, so very timely indeed that we’re talking about this,” she said.

While community members seemed to have mixed feelings about the crackdown, one local said it was only “some idiots” who ruined it for everyone.