German content creator Lizzalazz found herself at the centre of a social media storm in India after cricketer Virat Kohli allegedly liked her Instagram photos. The incident spread rapidly across platforms, generating widespread discussion and a wave of memes among Indian internet users.
In a recent interaction, Lizzalazz said she was unaware of the like until she came across news coverage, per News 18. According to the influencer, "It was crazy because I woke up and then I was all over the news. I don't even know when he liked the picture, I learnt through the news."
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Meet LizLaz
LizLaz is a German-South African content creator. She shares travel, lifestyle, and cultural content online. She has a Master of Science degree in Psychology. She uses this knowledge to observe and understand different cultures in a curious way. Her genuine and respectful way of connecting with people helps her stand out online, as reported by News18.
LizLaz creates more than just travel content. She pursues music, blending lifestyle, travel, and singing. This positions her as a multi-disciplinary creator rather than someone focused on a single niche.
How Lizzalazz found out
After the news broke, messages began flooding her inbox from across multiple platforms. Lizzalazz stated, "So many people found the articles done on me on many different platforms and sent them to me in my DMs. I got so many messages today, people were super excited about it."
Lizzalazz revealed that she first became aware of Virat Kohli during a visit to India the previous year. Following that trip, she began watching the IPL and became a Royal Challengers Bangalore supporter.
On Kohli unliking the photos
When asked about Kohli subsequently unliking her pictures, Lizzalazz expressed mixed feelings. "I felt a bit sorry for him actually! I was so happy that he liked it, but then him unliking it, I felt a bit bad for him because I don't even know how it became such a big story. How did people notice, how did they make it news... that was probably not his intention behind it, but still I am grateful for it and I appreciate the support from him," she shared further.
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Social media reactions
Online reactions ranged from humorous to speculative, with users questioning whether the like was accidental or the result of an algorithm glitch. One Reddit user wrote, "Anushka will be very upset," while another suggested, "cheeku bhai private id bnalo.." A third called it a "mistakenly registered interaction."
