Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has once again found himself at the center of a viral social media discussion. This time, German influencer and singer LizLaz made a shocking claim that some journalists allegedly offered her money to make negative comments about the former Indian captain and damage his image online.
The controversy comes weeks after Kohli’s alleged Instagram “like” on one of LizLaz’s posts became a major talking point across social media. The incident had sparked memes, debates, and countless reactions online, with many users discussing the unexpected interaction.
Now, Liz Laz has opened up about the situation during an interview, in which she defended Kohli and claimed that some people wanted her to publicly criticize the cricketer. According to her, journalists allegedly approached her with offers of money to “throw shade” at Kohli and make accusations against him regarding things he never actually did.
However, the influencer said she immediately rejected such offers because she considers Kohli one of her favorite cricketers. LizLaz reportedly stated that she had no intention of harming his reputation for publicity or financial gain. She also emphasized that Kohli “did nothing wrong” and insisted that the entire controversy was unnecessarily blown out of proportion online.
The influencer further praised Kohli’s massive popularity and compared him to football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for their fame and influence in Asia. She said people should respect someone of Kohli’s stature instead of trying to damage his reputation over a social media incident.
LizLaz also described how overwhelming the sudden attention became after the incident went viral. She recalled waking up to find major pages, podcasts, and media outlets discussing her online. According to her, the entire situation felt unreal, almost like being inside a “Black Mirror” episode.
Interestingly, the controversy also brought unexpected opportunities for the influencer. Reports suggested she received offers related to reality shows, brand promotions, and collaborations after becoming widely known online. Despite this, she maintained that she would accept only projects that align with her values, rather than chase fame through controversy.
Meanwhile, Kohli himself had addressed the Instagram controversy, suggesting that the platform’s algorithm may have accidentally registered the interaction. The cricketer requested fans not to make unnecessary assumptions about the matter.
