Just 24 hours after Michael Phelps made a public appearance at a notable USC event, drawing the attention of both athletics fans and star enthusiasts, he went on for a secret meetup. Initially, his fans observed Phelps enjoying a game with his wife, Nicole Johnson, and three sons at USC before he turned up for another game?a friendly poker match hosted by Pete Robinson.
When the Olympic star appeared alongside the famous YouTuber in a Tuesday poker game, it created a media sensation like no other. Both are high achievers individually?Phelps, a successful swimmer, and Robinson, who has built a massive empire from creating entertaining online content. They joined forces for an action-packed game of poker, a pastime famously favored by Hollywood royalty like Matt Damon.
Pete Robinson’s Poker Game with Michael Phelps
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Content creator and influencer Pete Robinson stirred up discussions among poker enthusiasts, even those who don’t typically play the game, when he extended an invitation to Phelps for a private poker game. The day continued at Robinson?s home, where the legendary Olympic Swimmer joined the gathering.
Met the ? today! What a guy not a bad poker player too! @MichaelPhelps ? #winner @PokerNews ? pic.twitter.com/Zc69DAxl7E
? Pete Robinson (@pete_robo) September 23, 2023
Robinson shared a post with the Olympic gold medalist, accompanied by a picture on Twitter. The tweet stated, ” Met the GOAT?today! What a guy not a bad poker player too!
It was around the poker table that things got lively, with Robinson and Phelps engaged in some intense poker battles. This became one of the biggest hot topics in celebrity circles, and social media exploded as the picture went viral. Pete Robinson and Phelps both have big smiles on their faces, looking joyous and providing a rare inside look at what could be an emerging friendship.
A Glimpse of Michael Phelps and his family during USC Game
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At Monday’s USC football game, Michael Phelps made a surprise appearance with his son, daughter, and wife Nicole Johnson. The Olympic legend and his family enthusiastically cheered on the Trojans from a VIP box, enjoying the high-octane football action. USC fans were thrilled by their unannounced special guest appearance, adding another layer of excitement to the already amped-up crowd.
The Olympic swimmer captioned a photo on Instagram, sharing a glimpse of his little family and wife from the weekend. One shot captured them together on the USC sideline during a game.?What a weekend,? Phelps wrote on his Instagram picture. Fans flooded the comment section, showering them with good cheer about their adventurous and fun-filled weekend.
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The swarm of celebrity sightings around USC continues to be an endless source of excitement for both sports and entertainment enthusiasts. The latest spectacle unfolded when Michael Phelps and Pete Robinson?s poker game took center stage in Hollywood, serving as an important reminder that in Los Angeles, you never know when surprising encounters or unbelievable moments might occur.
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