She is the hugely popular influencer who went viral after a harrowing encounter at the TikTok Awards last year.
And Sophia Begg, 19, better known as Sopha Dopha, has responded to the controversy.
Dopha was criticized online after her encounter with presenter Tony Armstrong, which she said was nothing more than a misunderstanding.
During the ceremony, Armstrong approached Dopha and asked her to comment on camera after telling her that she “looked thrilled” after receiving a nomination for the Creator of the Year award.
Dopha replied, “Thanks, wow, stop flirting with me.”
Influencer Sopha Dopha – real name Sophia Begg – has responded to the infamous Tony Armstrong controversy at last year's Tik Tok Awards, accusing the ABC star of “flirting” with her. Pictured: Dopha on the red carpet last December
Fans later accused her of not knowing the meaning of “ecstatic” and speculated that she thought Armstrong was paying her a physical compliment because she “looked excellent.”
In an interview with Stellar, Dopha now says she was “nervous”.
“Honestly, I could have vomited in front of the microphone,” she explained.
“We were sitting in the front row and I wasn't really informed that anyone would be coming up front.” I would have liked – not a script, just an idea. Because when you’re that nervous, you kind of need a script.”
In a new interview with Stellar, Dopha said she was “nervous” and said her comment was the first thing that came to her mind. Pictured: Tony Armstrong and Rona Glynn-McDonald
She said that after Armstrong “annoyed” Andy Hearnden, known as AndyCooks, for being “bored”, she thought she would also become “annoyed” when the presenter approached her for comment.
“So that's why I said what I said – it was the first thing that came to mind, it was so stupid.” Also, in the viral TikTok that was posted, they edited out the part where Tony said, “You look great tonight,” which is why I said what I said.”
Meanwhile, Sophia has caused controversy on several occasions in recent years.
Dopha added that she didn't want to be “boring” when Armstrong approached her with the microphone. Pictured: The infamous encounter between the two at the TikTok Awards
In April last year, the blonde was forced to apologize after dressing up as the stingray that killed Steve Irwin for an Australian-themed costume party.
Sophia's choice of outfit sparked outrage from her TikTok followers, who accused her of being “disrespectful” to the Irwin family.
After being eviscerated by critics, Sophia issued a statement explaining that she didn't mean to “offend anyone” or “disrespect Steve's family.”
In December last year 2022, Sophia also sparked backlash online again after she sold $89 worth of gift boxes to her Instagram followers.
The controversial social media celebrity has attracted 1.7 million followers on her Instagram and TikTok accounts
The beauty gift bags included self-tanning foam, sunscreen, earrings and a trucker hat.
Prominent watchdog account Influencer Updates shared her post on her page and Sophia was quickly excoriated in the comments for promoting “mass-produced garbage.”
The controversial social media celebrity has now attracted 1.7 million followers on her Instagram and TikTok accounts.