LizLaz Reveals Journalists Offered Money to Criticize Kohli
German influencer LizLaz, whose real name is Jennifer, revealed that several journalists offered her money to make negative statements about Indian cricketer Virat Kohli following a viral Instagram interaction earlier this year. The incident occurred in mid-April 2026, when Kohli's official account appeared to like one of her posts, prompting screenshots to spread rapidly across social media platforms and drawing widespread attention in India and Germany.
LizLaz, a German-South African singer, model, and travel vlogger with a master's degree in psychology, shared her account during a recent interview with FilmyMantra Media. "Some journalists even offered me money to say bad things about him, Virat Kohli, and make allegations he never made. But why would I do that?" she said. "He's my favorite cricketer." She emphasized rejecting all such offers, stating she had no interest in spreading negativity for money or publicity.
The influencer, fluent in multiple languages including German, English, Dutch, Hindi, and others, has built a following in India through her cultural videos and interactions in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi. A dedicated supporter of the Royal...