The man who captured Todd Carney's lewd act in a hotel bathroom says the urine never actually went into Carney's mouth.

Mick Robinson said after he had snapped the picture at the Northies nightspot, he sent the photo to his brother. He said his brother then lost his phone while at the races.

One stunt too many: Todd Carney. Credit:Getty Images

The photo made the rounds on social media on Saturday, and has since caused the Sharks to sack Carney and the NRL to potentially ban him for life.

Robinson said the photo wasn't planned.