Luisa Zissman has faced criticism for making light of the situation in Dubai, despite describing herself as being in a ‘refugee era’ after leaving the city and coming back to the UK.
With growing concerns about a potential conflict between the US and Iran, many international figures – including prominent individuals from Britain – have been publicly highlighting Dubai as the world’s safest location.
When questions arose about how true these claims were, the Daily Mail discovered that Dubai’s strict government would readily jail or expel anyone considered to be damaging to the UAE’s image.
Dubai is reportedly offering a ten-year renewable ‘Golden Visa’ to social media influencers and their families. However, to qualify, they must positively promote Dubai’s luxurious lifestyle and emphasize its safety.
It’s difficult to understand Luisa’s recent comments. Are they an attempt to comply with the rules in Dubai, a sign she’s unaware of how they sound, or is she deliberately trying to provoke a reaction?
Rage baiting is a strategy some social media influencers use to get more attention. They post things that are intentionally upsetting, shocking, or inaccurate, hoping to get people to react with anger and boost engagement.
Luisa is a popular social media personality with a large following – over 712,000 on Instagram, 142,000 on TikTok, and 430,000 on Twitter – but she’s also known for creating drama and sparking debate.
Since becoming well-known as the second-place finisher on The Apprentice in 2013, she’s frequently been in the news due to things she’s said.
Last year, Luisa faced criticism for a controversial comparison: she likened mothers who breastfeed to ‘cows grazing on grass’ while supporting the choice of bottle-feeding.
In a TikTok video lasting just over a minute, Luisa continued to defend her position, even though she’d faced criticism for it before. The video was titled ‘Another day, another rant’.
The mother of three started by acknowledging that her views on breastfeeding are often debated and have previously drawn criticism.
I really struggled with breastfeeding and ultimately decided it wasn’t right for me. It just wasn’t a positive experience, and I don’t enjoy thinking about it.
I realize there’s a small advantage to breastfeeding. But when you really compare the benefits to bottle-feeding, the difference is incredibly small – just a tiny percentage.
‘Your kid isn’t going to die if they’re bottle-fed.’ she continued.
Luisa supported women who choose not to breastfeed – whether they are unable to, choose not to, or simply don’t want to – and emphasized that their decision doesn’t make them any less of a mother.
She advised that if you’re feeling down because of someone else – like the viral image of a cow with twins – don’t let it bother you.
‘You’re doing a great job, mama. You don’t need to breastfeed to have a healthy baby.’
The video sparked debate, with some viewers criticizing Luisa for portraying breastfeeding mothers negatively. Those who support breastfeeding argued it should be widely accepted and seen as normal.
The National Health Service (NHS) explains that breast milk offers better protection against illness than formula, and also provides lasting health benefits for your baby.
Breastfeeding can help lower a baby’s chances of getting infections and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It also supports healthy development and may help prevent future health problems like heart disease and obesity.
Okay, so Luisa? She’s amazing, but also… intense. She actually smashed her kids’ iPads! Right in front of them! She said they were turning them into little terrors, like ‘devils,’ and honestly? I get it. It was a moment. A bit extreme, maybe, but she’s just so fiercely protective of her kids, and I’m kind of obsessed with how unapologetically she does things. It’s wild!
In August, Luisa shared a photo on Instagram of her cracked phone screen, explaining she’d broken it in a moment of anger.
Along with the pictures she posted, she admitted things weren’t perfect. She confessed that her kids had really frustrated her, so much so that she broke their iPads in front of them.
Let’s cut back on screen time. Too much technology is harmful to children’s development, leading to behavioral problems. We need to prioritize sports, family activities, and consistent discipline instead.
People had mixed reactions to the post. Some felt it was wasteful to damage the £329 device and that other disciplinary methods should have been attempted first.
Luisa explained that she didn’t simply take the items because she wanted the owners to witness their destruction, ensuring they understood there was no chance of recovery.
This marked the second time in just a few weeks that Luisa had caused a stir, following a previous harsh response to people who criticized a photo of her in a bikini.
She posted a vacation photo of herself in a bikini, which prompted some online commenters to criticize her weight, with one person calling her ‘unhealthy and severely underweight’.
After facing a lot of criticism about her weight, she defended herself against those who were ‘skinny shaming’ her. She expressed frustration that obesity is putting a strain on the National Health Service and maintained that she is in good health, despite what some followers have said.
She responded by writing: ‘Just picture me going around calling all of you names like ‘fatty’ because you enjoy biscuits and McDonald’s and are a bit lazy.’ She then stated that her physique is a result of being active, healthy, and generally eating well.
Luisa continued to express her strong disagreement, writing: ‘If people made better choices about what they eat and were more active, obesity rates wouldn’t be so high, and being overweight wouldn’t be considered normal. The fact that many people are overweight doesn’t make it healthy.’
I was honestly shocked and deeply disappointed by Luisa’s outburst in 2022. She really came down hard on the NHS workers who were considering striking over their pay, and the language she used – calling them ‘irresponsible,’ ‘cruel,’ and using that awful slur – was just unacceptable. It felt like a really unfair attack on people who dedicate their lives to caring for others.
Luisa, wife of Irish businessman Andrew Collins, stated that anyone worried about low pay shouldn’t have become a professional in the first place, and added that she personally wouldn’t consider the career because ‘the salary isn’t sufficient’.
Luisa explained on her LuAnna podcast, while talking with Anna Williamson, that she believes striking in this profession is dangerous and irresponsible. She stated plainly that she finds it unacceptable to risk people’s lives in that way.
A child needing a life-saving heart transplant was denied the procedure due to the actions of someone who believes they are superior to others.
I understand your disappointment, but you made this career choice knowingly. You were aware of the salary associated with this profession when you decided to pursue it.
‘Every profession has a pay, an account, a teacher… So don’t go into it then.’
She added, “Don’t accept a job for a certain salary and then later complain about it. Make up your mind beforehand.”
‘If you’re not happy with the pay that job offers, do a different f****** job from the offset.’
Luisa, a co-owner of the gift company Silly Sentiments, explained that she wouldn’t take the job because the pay wasn’t enough to make her happy.
I strongly advise against taking that job. The pay isn’t worth it, and honestly, it really frustrates me to even think about it. Just don’t do it.
I conduct annual pay reviews for my team, even though it’s not legally required or standard practice – honestly, I think it’s a bit much.
Let’s be real, what we’re talking about isn’t typical, but it is something a lot of people dream of. I’m not here to judge whether it’s deserved or not, just acknowledging it’s a highly sought-after situation.
That really frustrates me. If people simply didn’t take those jobs, wages would increase naturally. There’d be a need to actively recruit, since services would be understaffed, and they’d have to offer higher pay to attract workers. But when there are already people capable of doing the job, or who have done it before…
I find it frustrating when workers in essential roles go on strike. I believe it’s unfair and harmful, especially considering the responsibilities they have in their profession.
‘You go into that because you really care, I would think. You don’t go into that job for the money.
Honestly, the pay isn’t great, and I personally don’t have a strong enough passion for it. But people who choose that line of work are usually deeply committed and genuinely want to help others.
Despite her previous statements, the former Celebrity Big Brother contestant admitted that healthcare workers deserve a raise if their responsibilities have significantly grown.
She added: ‘If you’re working more, you should be paid more. If your job’s bigger.
I believe workers deserve higher pay when they’re working harder and taking on more responsibilities. Ideally, they shouldn’t need to go on strike to receive a fair wage; a pay increase should be automatic when their workload increases.
These individuals are vital to our society and should be compensated accordingly. Their work is literally life-saving, making it among the most critical jobs in the nation.
As a lifestyle commentator, I’ve been following Luisa’s public persona for a while now, and it’s become clear her controversial behavior dates back years. It really started gaining attention back in 2014 when she made some shocking comments about Lauren Goodger, a star from TOWIE, after a very personal video of Lauren was made public. It was a tough time for Lauren, and Luisa’s reaction definitely stirred up a lot of debate.
A short, six-second video quickly spread online, allegedly showing Lauren engaged in a private moment with her former partner, Jake McLean.
Lauren claimed the video was recorded secretly and said she was very upset it had been released to the public.
Luisa didn’t appear to believe Lauren’s explanation, and actually hinted on Twitter that Lauren might have released the video clip herself. She tweeted, ‘Some things are better kept private, leaking it yourself is… I can’t even say it #theshame.’
Luisa continued on Twitter, joking that if she had a sex tape, it would at least need to be longer than six seconds to be worth the attention and embarrassment.
Responding to some harsh tweets, Lauren told new! magazine she was surprised by Luisa Zissman’s involvement. While she wouldn’t engage in a similar way, Lauren felt Zissman’s comments were impolite.
It’s fine if she and others are fixated on this – they’re probably just seeking attention, and honestly, I find it amusing.
Okay, so Luisa is really getting under everyone’s skin right now. She’s been talking about Dubai, and whether it’s even safe to visit with everything going on with the US and Iran. Honestly, I’m glued to what she’s saying, even though everyone else seems mad! It’s just… she’s bringing up points nobody else is, and I need to know what she thinks!
She caused a stir on Tuesday by posting a joke about tourists who left Dubai and were exaggerating their experiences, especially considering she had just returned to the UK herself.
In December, Luisa moved to the UAE from the UK with her husband, Andrew, and two of their three children, nine-year-old Indigo Esme and Clementine.
Recently, this Dubai-based influencer strongly voiced her support for the UAE government, even calling it the ‘safest country in the world.’ This statement came despite ongoing attacks involving missiles and drones.
Luisa returned to the UK on Monday and explained to her 712,000 Instagram followers that she had always intended to return this week to record her podcast, LuAnna. However, she decided to bring her daughters with her, worried they might not be able to travel back to Dubai.
Now that she’s back in the UK, she posted a clip of the popular ‘bored Cillian Murphy’ meme on Instagram to express her sympathy for those who were stuck in Dubai for several days and feeling anxious about it.
It’s wild seeing all the tourist interviews coming out of the UAE right now! People are talking like they’ve just experienced something incredibly intense, like they’ve been through a real battle. It’s a bit much, honestly – they’re on vacation!
Earlier today, Luisa shared that she felt like a ‘refugee in her own life,’ having been forced to leave her home. While walking through Chinatown, she also confessed to being anxious about facing crime when she returns to London.
‘Back in Blighty,’ she told fans. ‘I’m in Chinatown, I’m heading into the Global studios this morning.
I’ve left Dubai and returned home with the kids. I was already scheduled to come back for work, and since they’re on school break, it seemed like the right time to bring them with me.
She stopped and glanced around, then confessed she was really worried someone would steal her phone.
She described feeling like a refugee, having been forced to leave her home. She then expressed gratitude for the UAE and said her trip back was surprisingly smooth and straightforward.
Leaving Oman was surprisingly straightforward. It only took about 15 minutes to clear the border, and then we flew from Muscat to Heathrow.
I’m back with the Team Luanna crew for the next couple of days and really happy to see everyone. It’s incredibly cold and pretty gloomy, though!
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