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Wales Online
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
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 (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) 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 (Image: Getty Images ) 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 (Image: Getty Images ) 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 (Image: WireImage ) 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 (Image: Getty Images for The Recording Academy ) "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. Article continues below 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."
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
UCL final streaker's 'flirty messages' from Liverpool stars and where she is now
Kinsey Wolanski has enjoyed several adventures since she was caught streaking during the 2019 Champions League final - from flirtatious messages from footballers to training with a UFC legend Kinsey Wolanski caught the attention of football fans worldwide - and even a few players - when she streaked during the 2019 Champions League final. The social media star made headlines globally when she dashed across the pitch of the Wanda Metropolitano during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Tottenham, leaving little to the imagination in a black leotard promoting her then-boyfriend's adult website. Despite her actions earning her a night behind bars in the Spanish capital, Wolanski quickly became a viral sensation, with her social media following skyrocketing to more than two million almost overnight. Despite seeing a wealth of criticism for her publicity stunt, Wolanski revealed that she received some support from the crowd on the evening. She said at the time: "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 got up to since that infamous night. A break-up with her boyfriend Wolanski was in a relationship with YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy at the time of her stunt, but it appears the two have since split. No stranger to a spot of streaking himself, Zdorovetskiy - who goes by the screenname VitalyzdTv - has been responsible for some of the most memorable field invasions of all time. The Russian waded into the 2016 NBA Finals during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors with 'Trump Sucks' scrawled across his chest, just two years after he made headlines for streaking during the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina with 'Natural Born Prankster' written on his body. He also invaded the pitch during the 2022 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and the Netherlands with a message reading 'Vitaly the GOAT'. However, it appears as though the 33-year-old's antics eventually drove a wedge between himself and Wolanski, who told 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 taken a less controversial approach to creating content, Vitaly has continued to find himself in hot water with the law for his social media antics. The streamer is set to face criminal charges after being arrested at Bonifacio Global City on April 2 for allegedly harassing members of the public and security guards during a live stream on Kick. He remains detained in the Philippines as he awaits trial. 'Flirty messages' from Liverpool stars Wolanski claimed that she received flirtatious messages from several Liverpool players following her Champions League final antics. 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." Showing loyalty to her then-boyfriend, Wolanski added: "I didn't respond, though, as I already have a boyfriend." Training with a UFC star While she has never had a professional MMA fight, Wolanski did once train with former bantamweight UFC champion Cody Garbrandt. With a record of 14-6, 'No Love' will go down in history as one of the greatest to ever compete at his weight class, with his world title-winning fight with Dominick Cruz living fondly in the memories of fans worldwide. As part of a YouTube series called Pro Athletes Unfiltered, which saw Wolanski try her hand at a variety of sports alongside seasoned pros, she stepped into the octagon with Garbrandt for a spot of MMA training. In a video that captured the event, Wolanski was taught some wrestling moves while also taking down Garbrandt. Elsewhere in the series, Wolanski enjoyed off-season training with Major League Baseball star Miguel Rojas, ran track with athlete Chari Hawkins and made a splash with Olympic gold-medallist, Michael Andrew. A harrowing accident and thrill-seeking Away from content creation, Wolanski has also spent time living life on the edge as a certified skydiver. However, the adrenaline-fuelled activity doesn't come without its risks, as the 28-year-old found out the hard way. Taking to social media to recount an accident she suffered while skydiving, she said: "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." Undeterred, Wolanski has chased thrills via several different avenues - working as a stuntwoman and earning a pilot's licence. Speaking about taking to the skies, Wolanski said: "Getting my pilot's licence was one of the most challenging but rewarding things I have ever done. "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 a successful YouTube channel dedicated to her flying with more than 260,000 subscribers. On this channel, she frequently uploads videos from the cockpit of her single-engine Piper Archer. Elsewhere, Wolanski has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated and Maxim, launched an OnlyFans channel, and started her own gym-wear brand, all while also working in the real estate sector. Speaking about her ambitions in the past, she 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."
Time Out
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Beloved chicken shop Chick ‘n' Sours is closing its final two London restaurants
Today we bring you said news, because the legendary Korean fried chicken spot Chick 'n' Sours has closed its restaurants for good. When Chick 'n' Sours first opened in Dalston a decade ago, London's restaurant landscape was very different to how it looks today. The Korean fried chicken joint was an instant hit, for its sweet and sour cocktails, ultra-crispy chicken and addictive seaweed 'crack' seasoning. It was also home of the game-changing 'whole fry', an entire chicken dipped in batter and deep fried. Soon it moved to Haggerston and opened a second outpost in Seven Dials in Covent Garden. However, in 2025 the owners said that running two restaurants in London was no longer financially viable. Both Haggerston and Seven Dials restaurants served their final meals on Sunday, May 25, and are now permanently closed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chick'n'Sours (@chicknsours) Co-founder David Wolanksi wrote on Instagram: 'We do what we do because we love it, fuelled by passion and a desire to provide guests with awesome food and memorable dining experiences. But that's no longer enough these days. 'We hung in there as long as we could but I'm afraid we've now reached the point where operating the two restaurants just isn't viable anymore and it makes no commercial sense to continue. The casual dining restaurant model is broken, but that's for another post.' Don't despair as this is not the end of Chick 'n' Sours. The brand will continue its residencies at the Roof East and Corner Corner food halls in London, remain on delivery platforms and will have a presence at live events and festivals, Wolanski confirmed.
