Furious locals call for Molly-Mae Hague's influencer sister to be BANNED from ever returning to Indonesia after she told followers she scrapped Bali holiday after two days because she didn't like it
The 28-year-old fitness influencer faced a backlash after spending just 48 hours on the Indonesian island before jetting off to Dubai, telling her 144,000 YouTube subscribers Bali looked better on social media than in real life.
But the comments went down badly with many residents on the island - where 80% of the GDP comes from tourism - with some suggesting she has broken immigration laws by working as an influencer without a visa.
In the video, Zoe told the camera: 'Since landing in Bali, something for us wasn't quite right.
'We came here with high expectations because we had seen on social media that everyone was having such a lovely time. Lovely places to eat and beaches, and lovely gyms and coffee shops.
'But I don't think the reality of Bali is shown much at all, and I do think it is down to a lot of influencers posting the more luxury side of things.'
She added: 'Before joining the army, I spent five months travelling South East Asia. I did Thailand, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, I did a lot and spent time in these countries. But there is something very different about Bali.
'We got told Uluwatu where we are now is one of the best places to go, so if this is one of the better places, I'm not sure where the other places are like.
'I wasn't going to sit down and say anything, but people want to know.'
Indonesia is still considered a developing country where the average monthly wage is less than £140 but Bali is the most popular tourist destination with a host of luxurious hotels and upmarket activities.
Zoe had been staying in a huge sea view room at the Radisson Blu, a five-star hotel in Uluwatu to celebrate her and husband Danny's first wedding anniversary.
Following the video, locals mocked the YouTuber for fleeing to 'fake' Dubai and demanded the government ban her from ever returning to Indonesia.
Yuli Budi Santoso, a travel agent, told MailOnline: 'I think in the future, they have to be blacklisted from entering Indonesia. They have already made Bali look bad.
'They were disrespectful for posting a vlog that portrays Bali negatively, even though they don't know where Bali really is, how Bali is, what Bali is like.
'I think we should all report the video and get her account suspended.'
I Made Somya Putra (CORR), a Balinese activist and lawyer, accused the couple of trying to bring Bali down for their own agenda and urged government authorities to put them on an immigration watchlist.
He said: 'In my opinion, this YouTuber is trying to bring Bali down and appears to be making sponsored or agenda-driven content.
'Why does it seem like paid content? Because their point of views are different from other influencers, which most influencers spoke positively and recommended Uluwatu.
'Aside from coming across as a sponsored YouTuber, this person seems to just be chasing views by stirring controversy, simply riding on Bali's fame, but doing so in a very negative way. It seems like they haven't really explored other parts of Bali.
'It's like tasting a scoop of water and thinking you can judge the whole ocean.
'Of course, freedom of speech is important. However, what immigration should do is put them on a watch list. When they re-enter Bali or Indonesia immigration should question them deeply, asking the true purpose of their visit.
'It seems they're not coming to Bali for vacation, but rather to earn income by creating YouTube content that ends up portraying Bali in a negative light.'
Foreigners caught working without a visa in Indonesia - even if they are self-employed or working for a foreign company - can be hit with substantial fines, deportation and banned from returning.
Entrepreneur Nayaka Pidada added: 'Bali chooses who comes and who stays. If someone is not satisfied with their visit, it means Bali has rejected them.
The 28-year-old fitness influencer faced backlash after spending just 48 hours on the Indonesian island before jetting off to Dubai , telling her 144,000 YouTube subscribers Bali looked better on social media than in real life
'If the government want to blacklist them, then go ahead. That's up to the authorities who have the power to do so.
'But we Balinese people, in general, are always welcoming to anyone who comes. Whether they enjoy it or feel satisfied, that depends on them.'
The couple later flew to the Middle East where Zoe shared photos on her Instagram, of their lavish trip.
The couple stayed at Atlantis The Royal, with rooms starting from around £290 per night during July, which is considered low season. In peak season, rooms can cost £1,570 a night.
Zoe shared on Instagram: 'Danny surprised me with a stat at @atlantistheroyal which I couldn't believe!!!
'Going at this time of year definitely helped as everything was a lot cheaper!! For a very special occasion it's perfect.'
Defending their decision to leave Bali after justy two nights, Danny said: 'You either go on holiday to travel and experience culture or you want to go away and relax.'
Zoe added: 'We missed the mark, maybe we didn't do our own research, maybe it is our own fault. I did a lot of research though.
'I think it is just personal preference, and our preference was that this isn't for us, and we are making the executive decision to go enjoy our anniversary somewhere we know that we love and can relax and can drink the water.'
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