Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has once again found himself trending online – but this time, it’s not for his on-field performance. A recent social media buzz surrounding an alleged Instagram “like” has spiralled into a wider conversation, unexpectedly pulling his past into the spotlight.
The latest controversy began after Kohli was reportedly seen liking a post by a German influencer
It sparked a wave of memes, speculation, and online chatter. Screenshots of the interaction quickly spread across platforms, turning a seemingly minor action into a viral moment.
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As often happens with celebrity social media activity, the incident didn’t stay limited to the present. Internet users soon began revisiting Kohli’s past relationships, drawing comparisons and fuelling discussions about his “taste in women.”
Viral post brings Izabelle Leite back into limelight
Amid the ongoing buzz, a viral Instagram post featuring a collage of women linked to Kohli – including his wife Anushka Sharma, influencer LizLaz, and his former girlfriend Izabelle Leite, caught widespread attention.
The caption praised Kohli’s “elite taste,” but it also reignited conversations about relationships that ended over a decade ago. For many, it was just another meme. But for Leite, it was a reminder of how difficult it can be to move on from a very public past.
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Responding to the viral post, Izabelle Leite breaks silence
Leite expressed visible frustration. In a brief yet telling reaction, she pointed out that it has been over 12 years since her relationship with Kohli ended, questioning why the topic continues to resurface.
Her response struck a chord, highlighting how the internet often struggles to let go of celebrity histories, especially when new controversies provide an excuse to revisit them.
The episode once again underlines how closely public figures are watched online. Even a single “like” can snowball into a trending topic, complete with memes, debates, and unsolicited opinions.
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In Kohli’s case, this isn’t the first time. Similar incidents in the past have also gone viral, with the cricketer even clarifying once that such interactions could be accidental or influenced by Instagram’s algorithm.
The influencer LizLaz also reacted
She told Hindustan Times,
“No, 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 added that she wasn’t aware the whole thing had blown out of proportion. She said,
“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 learned through the news. So many people found the articles written about me on different platforms and sent them to me in my DMs. I got so many messages today; people were super excited about it”
This is how netizens reacted to her post
Despite the online noise, Kohli and Anushka Sharma stay unaffected
They appear largely unfazed. The couple, who married in 2017, continue to maintain a strong public image and are often seen together, drawing admiration from fans. Their recent appearances suggest that while social media may amplify every small detail, it doesn’t necessarily reflect reality.
Leite’s reaction brings attention to a larger issue, the internet’s tendency to keep old narratives alive. For celebrities, moving on personally doesn’t always mean moving on publicly.
As this latest episode shows, even a fleeting digital action can reopen old chapters, dragging people back into conversations they thought were long over.
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