German model and singer LizLaz has stirred fresh online debate with a bold allegation that journalists tried to pay her to spread negative claims about Indian batting star Virat Kohli. The controversy traces back to social media chatter after Kohli’s Instagram activity appeared to include a “like” on one of LizLaz’s posts, turning the incident into a wide-ranging talking point across the internet.
Key takeaways
- LizLaz claims media personnel contacted her and attempted to persuade her to make false statements about Virat Kohli.
- She says some journalists even offered her money to criticize him and allege wrongdoing that she insists never happened.
- LizLaz described Kohli as her preferred cricketer and stated she has no plan to harm his image for financial gain or attention.
- The online buzz intensified after Kohli’s Instagram account reportedly liked one of LizLaz’s posts.
- It was also noted that LizLaz is a supporter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the franchise Kohli represents in the IPL.
The allegation behind the controversy
In an interview with Filmymantra Media, LizLaz said she was approached by outlets that allegedly tried to push her into making claims against Kohli. She went further, asserting that offers of payment were made to encourage her to say negative things and repeat allegations about incidents she described as never having occurred.
LizLaz’s position was firm: she questioned why she would agree to such requests. She also emphasized that Kohli remains her favourite cricketer, adding that she has no intention of damaging his reputation, whether for money or for publicity.
Who is LizLaz?
LizLaz was born in South Africa to a German mother and a South African father. She is fluent in multiple languages, including German and Afrikaans, and also speaks Dutch, French, Russian, along with some Spanish. Her academic background includes an MSc in Psychology, and she is also a certified lifesaving swimmer.
Beyond modelling and music, her interests include food-related vlogging, travel, and songwriting. The influencer also became known to many through her international presence, which made the social media interaction with a major Indian cricket figure even more attention-grabbing.
RCB support and a long-standing connection
After the rumour that Kohli’s Instagram account liked her post, it emerged that LizLaz is a fan of Royal Challengers Bengaluru—the IPL franchise Kohli plays for. In a separate conversation shared last year, she explained that her early life involved living near a beach close to Cape Town.
She said she enjoys backing her local team and added that “Bengalore” feels like the most familiar place for her in India. In the same discussion, LizLaz also spoke about her admiration for Kohli, describing him as her “favourite cricketer,” despite admitting she was introduced to the sport only after moving to India.
