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Johnson has 'no idea' who woman on Kimmel was

When it comes to being a professional athlete, nothing appears private anymore.

And with social media, not everything is true.

Lightning center Tyler Johnson found that out the hard way. A woman during a segment on Monday's Jimmy Kimmmel show said the "most impressive" thing she's done is cheat on her boyfriend. And, she alleged after prodding, it was with Johnson.

Johnson, 25, who is single, strongly denied such claims.

"I have no idea who she is or why what was said was said, " Johnson wrote in a text message. "People can talk about that, but (that) doesn't mean it's true.