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5 SourcesDoha, Qatar
thebalanced.newsVirat Kohli's Instagram 'Like' Sparks Discussion; Ex-Girlfriend Izabelle Leite Responds
Virat Kohli recently attracted online attention after his Instagram account briefly liked a post by German vlogger LizLaz, sparking widespread discussion. This incident revived past associations, including his former relationship with Brazilian model Izabelle Leite, who responded to a viral post about Kohli's 'taste in women' by expressing frustration over the ongoing focus on their past. Kohli previously addressed a similar situation involving a like on Avneet Kaur's post, attributing it to an algorithm error and denying intent.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
53%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles primarily focus on a social media incident involving Virat Kohli and reactions from his ex-girlfriend Izabelle Leite, without engaging in political discourse. Coverage centers on personal and celebrity-related perspectives, including Kohli's public clarifications and Leite's response, reflecting entertainment and social media viewpoints rather than political framing.
Sentiment — Neutral (53/100)
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mildly critical, highlighting public curiosity and social media reactions without overt judgment. Izabelle Leite's response conveys frustration, while Kohli's clarifications aim to downplay controversy. The sentiment balances between reporting the incident and acknowledging the personal impact on those involved.
How 5 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| oneindia | Netizens Praise Virat Kohli's 'Taste In Women', Ex-Girlfriend Izabelle Leite Backs Him: 'It's Been 12 Years' | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | Virat Kohli's Ex-Girlfriend Reacts To Being Dragged In His 'Instagram Like' Controversy: 'It's Been 12 Years' | Center | Neutral |
| ndtv | Virat Kohli's Ex-Girlfriend Izabelle Leite Reacts To Viral Post On His 'Taste In Women' After German Influencer Pic Row | Center | Neutral |
| indianexpress | Virat Kohli's ex-girlfriend Izabelle Leite reacts to posts about his 'taste' in women: 'Why can't people get over it' | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | Virat Kohli's ex-girlfriend Izabelle Leite reacts to post about his 'taste' in women after 'like' fiasco | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 21 Apr, 10:46 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes21 Apr, 10:46 amVirat Kohli's ex-girlfriend Izabelle Leite reacts to post about his 'taste' in women after 'like' fiasco
- 2indianexpress21 Apr, 01:55 pmVirat Kohli's ex-girlfriend Izabelle Leite reacts to posts about his 'taste' in women: 'Why can't people get over it'
- 3ndtv21 Apr, 02:47 pmVirat Kohli's Ex-Girlfriend Izabelle Leite Reacts To Viral Post On His 'Taste In Women' After German Influencer Pic Row
- 4news1821 Apr, 03:39 pmVirat Kohli's Ex-Girlfriend Reacts To Being Dragged In His 'Instagram Like' Controversy: 'It's Been 12 Years'
- 5oneindia21 Apr, 04:06 pmNetizens Praise Virat Kohli's 'Taste In Women', Ex-Girlfriend Izabelle Leite Backs Him: 'It's Been 12 Years'
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Sources analysed
- 5
- Last analysed
- 21 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Virat KohliIzabelle LeiteAvneet KaurAnushka SharmaSocial mediaInstagramVrindavanGerman languageBrazilAkshaya TritiyaAshramVlog
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