German influencer Lizlaz has opened up about how her life changed dramatically after India batting superstar Virat Kohli allegedly liked one of her pictures on social media — a moment that quickly went viral across the internet.
Speaking to Filmymantra, Lizlaz revealed that the sudden online attention opened several unexpected doors for her, including brand collaborations, reality show approaches and hosting opportunities. However, she also claimed that some individuals attempted to pay her to spread negativity about Kohli.
“Some people wanted me to throw shade at him and say things he never did. But why would I do that? He’s my favourite cricketer. Why would I throw shade at him for money?” Lizlaz said.
The influencer admitted she was shocked by the sudden fame and only realised what had happened after receiving multiple calls.
“I found out because people started calling me. I didn’t even see it in my notifications. I opened Google and there were pages and pages about me. It felt very unreal,” she said.
Lizlaz also spoke about the contrasting reactions in India and Germany following the viral moment.
“In India people were asking, ‘Who is Lizlaz?’ But in Germany, the headlines were asking, ‘Who is Virat Kohli?’ because cricket is not very popular there,” she joked.
The viral attention also led to a professional breakthrough for the German influencer, who recently worked as an anchor during a cricket match between Germany and Austria.
“I absolutely loved it. I did the post-match moderation, player interviews and trophy ceremony. Being part of the game felt amazing,” she recalled.
Lizlaz further revealed that she has received multiple lucrative offers for brand promotions, including endorsements from online casino platforms, but said she turned them down because they did not align with her values.
“I got offered insane amounts of money, but I don’t want to promote something against my values,” she added.
Meanwhile, Kohli is currently representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. The defending champions currently sit at the top of the points table with seven wins in 11 matches and are closing in on a playoff spot. RCB are scheduled to face Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.
