Recently retired footy star Cooper Johns has revealed he was almost honey-trapped in Las Vegas this week after meeting a prostitute in a limo.
Johns, 24, is in Sin City working for KIIS Radio ahead of the NRL double header on Sunday AEDT at Allegiant Stadium - and he told hosts Kyle and Jackie O about his unusual meeting with a local escort following a big night on the town.
'I hopped in a limo with my girlfriend [Kenna Hullick] and this woman was there, she said she knew the driver,' he said.
'I was fairly intoxicated after a big night on the [gambling] strip so I didn't pay too much notice.
'She asked us if she could come up to our hotel, but Kenna said no.
Recently retired footy star Cooper Johns has revealed he was almost honey-trapped in Las Vegas this week after meeting a prostitute in a limo
The 24-year-old is in Sin City working for KIIS Radio ahead of the NRL double header on Sunday AEDT at Allegiant Stadium
'I later found out this a common scam, where the escort gets in the hotel room and then rings her pimp who comes over and demands extortion money.'
Johns later joked his savvy girlfriend had 'ck blocked him' and JetBlack he 'wished Kenna wasn't in the limo' as she 'cost him a good experience.'
It comes after the son of Fox Sports league personality Matty Johns told KIIS listeners in January he was aware of 'many' NRL and AFL players who are gay and bisexual.
The former five-eighth quit the NRL earlier this year following stints with the Melbourne Storm and Manly Sea Eagles dating back to 2020.
He announced his move into the media with a hilarious Instagram post, where even feared Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy was in his sights.
Once Johns' retirement was confirmed, KIIS host Sandilands told listeners the conversation he had with Cooper's old man.
'His father was on the phone saying 'don't let my son get screwed. You really want him to quit footy? It's got to be worth his while',' Kyle said.
Meanwhile, Allegiant Stadium will host the NRL double header featuring the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs (1.30pm, Sunday AEDT) followed by the Broncos tackling the Roosters (3.30pm, Sunday AEDT) as the code officially goes global.
Footy supremo Peter V'Landys stated he is prepared to play the long game, given the NRL has locked in a five-year deal to stage games annually in Las Vegas.
He is also confident 'once Americans understand the rules, they will embrace and enjoy the greatest game of all.'
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