NRL star turned radio identity Cooper Johns reveals how he was almost HONEY-TRAPPED in Las Vegas after meeting a prostitute in a limo
- Cooper Johns had an interesting limousine ride in Las Vegas
- Met a local escort who said she ‘knew the driver’
- Johns later realized that he was lucky to avoid a scam
Recently retired footy star Cooper Johns has revealed he was almost trapped in Las Vegas this week after meeting a prostitute in a limousine.
Johns, 24, is in Sin City working for KIIS Radio ahead of Sunday’s NRL double header AEDT at Allegiant Stadium – and he told presenters Kyle and Jackie O about his unusual encounter with a local escort after a big night out on the town.
“I got into a limousine with my girlfriend (Kenna Hullick) and this woman was there, she said she knew the driver,” he said.
‘I was quite drunk after a night on the (gambling) strip, so I didn’t pay too much attention to that.
“She asked us if she could come to our hotel, but Kenna said no.
Recently retired footy star Cooper Johns has revealed he was almost trapped in Las Vegas this week after meeting a prostitute in a limousine
The 24-year-old is based in Sin City for KIIS Radio ahead of Sunday’s NRL double header AEDT at Allegiant Stadium
“I later found out that this is a common scam where the escort goes into the hotel room and then calls her pimp, who comes over and demands extortion money.”
Johns later joked that his smart girlfriend “blocked him” and he “wished Kenna wasn’t in the limo” because she “cost him a good experience.”
It comes after the son of Fox Sports League personality Matty Johns told KIIS listeners in January that he was aware of “a lot” of NRL and AFL players who are gay and bisexual.
The former five-eighth left the NRL earlier this year after stints with the Melbourne Storm and Manly Sea Eagles dating back to 2020.
He announced his move in 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. Do you really want him to stop playing football? It has to be worth it,” Kyle said.
Meanwhile, Allegiant Stadium will host the NRL double header with 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 as the NRL has agreed a five-year deal to stage matches annually in Las Vegas.
He also believes that “once Americans understand the rules, they will embrace and enjoy the greatest game of all.”