Champions League final streaker who got ‘flirty messages' from Liverpool stars and her life now
Champions League final streaker who got 'flirty messages' from Liverpool stars and her life now
Kinsey Wolanski made headlines across the world when she streaked during the 2019 Champions League final, with the model also claiming she received 'flirty messages' from Liverpool players
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Kinsey Wolanski stole the spotlight during the 2019 Champions League final when she infamously streaked across the Wanda Metropolitano pitch.
The social media influencer made headlines around the world by sprinting onto the field in a revealing black leotard to promote her then-beau's adult website, during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Tottenham. Although her stunt resulted in a stay in a Madrid jail cell for the night, Wolanski became an instant online sensation, witnessing her social media followers soar past the two million mark within days.
Despite facing a barrage of criticism for her antics, Wolanski shared that she did encounter encouragement from some sectors at the stadium. At the time, she said: "I confided in the Liverpool fans around me what I was about to do and at first they all said, 'Are you joking?'
"But when they realised I was serious, they thought it was a brilliant idea. One of them even took my phone and said he would record it for me."
Here, we look at what Wolanski has been up to since that fateful night.
A break up with her boyfriend
Wolanski's romantic ties with YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, known widely as VitalyzdTv, came to an end soon after the stunt. Zdorovetskiy himself is rather acquainted with public streaking, his screen-name synonymous with some of the most talked-about pitch invasions to date, reports the Mirror.
The Russian made quite the spectacle during the 2016 NBA Finals, interrupting a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors with 'Trump Sucks' emblazoned across his chest. This was not his first public stunt; he previously gained attention for streaking at the 2014 World Cup final, where Germany faced Argentina, sporting the phrase 'Natural Born Prankster' on his skin.
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy found himself in hot water for his stunts
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He didn't stop there, as he stormed the pitch at the 2022 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and the Netherlands, declaring 'Vitaly the GOAT' on his torso. Yet, it seems the 33-year-old's escapades eventually caused tension with Wolanski, who shared on the Residency Podcast in 2023: "Vitaly's great guy, we were best friends and we had the same career. But there's only one star in the show. Once I got my career, that was really hard on Vitaly. It got weird and competitive."
While Wolanski has opted for a more subdued approach to her content creation, Vitaly has repeatedly found himself in trouble with authorities due to his provocative social media stunts. The online personality is now facing legal issues after being arrested on April 2 at Bonifacio Global City for allegedly causing distress to the public and security personnel during a live broadcast on Kick. Currently, he is being held in the Philippines pending his court proceedings.
'Flirty messages from Liverpool stars
Wolanski shared that she received flirtatious messages from a few Liverpool players after her infamous Champions League final stunt. She said: "I'm not revealing any names, but a couple of the Liverpool players did send me private flirty messages after I streaked the game.
"One sent some heart emojis and the other one a message saying, 'I saw you at the game.' I honestly didn't even know who they were until I clicked on their profiles."
Kinsey Wolanski streaked the 2019 Champions League final
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Demonstrating her commitment to her boyfriend at the time, Wolanski added: "I didn't respond, though, as I already have a boyfriend."
Training alongside a UFC star
Although she has never participated in a professional MMA fight, Wolanski did train with Cody Garbrandt, a former bantamweight UFC champion. With a record of 14-6, 'No Love' will be remembered as one of the greatest in his weight class, particularly for his title-winning bout against Dominick Cruz.
As part of the YouTube series Pro Athletes Unfiltered, which featured Wolanski trying her hand at various sports alongside seasoned athletes, she entered the octagon for an MMA training session with Garbrandt. In a video documenting the event, Wolanski learned wrestling moves and even managed to take down Garbrandt.
Kinsey Wolanski saw her social media following surge overnight
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In other episodes of the series, Wolanski trained with Major League Baseball star Miguel Rojas during the off-season, ran track with athlete Chari Hawkins, and made a splash with Olympic gold medallist Michael Andrew.
A chilling incident and a quest for adventure
Outside of her work as a content creator, Wolanski has embraced the daredevil lifestyle as a skilled skydiver. Yet, she discovered first-hand that such high-octane activities come with inherent dangers when she suffered injury.
The 28-year-old shared details of a skydiving injury with her online followers, explaining: "For all those asking how I broke my ankle. It was a really windy day skydiving, and I dropped 20ft straight onto my ankle on the landing."
Still, Wolanski hasn't let this hold her back, venturing into stunt work and even securing her pilot's licence. Reflecting on her aviation journey, she said: "Getting my pilot's licence was one of the most challenging but rewarding things I have ever done.
Kinsey Wolanski has been successful in multiple endeavours
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"I flew for 112 hours before taking my final check ride exam. You have to pass three exams. An intense written exam, an oral exam on the ground, and lastly, the in-flight exam. This entire process took me 1.5 years."
Fast forward to 2025, and Wolanski has cultivated a thriving YouTube channel focused on her flights, amassing over 260,000 subscribers. Her channel features regular content where viewers can join her in the cockpit of her single-engine Piper Archer.
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Wolanski has not only featured in Sports Illustrated and Maxim but also launched her own OnlyFans channel, started her own gym-wear label and entered the real estate business. Reflecting on her goals, she previously said: "By the time I'm 30, I plan on making enough money to retire, and streaking at the Champions League will only help me achieve that.
"After I was released from jail, I had gone from 300,000 followers on Instagram to over two million. You can't buy that kind of publicity. Suddenly, I was famous all over the world and had job offers flooding in. I don't think I did anyone any harm, it was just a bit of fun."
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