During a recent concert by Coldplay at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Chris Martin experienced one of those moments that can only be described as “a real-time meme.” While the band was performing The Jumbotron Song, the famous kiss cam focused on a couple who seemed to be enjoying the concert. What no one expected was for the pair to react with visible discomfort, to the point of separating abruptly and hiding their faces.
The gesture raised suspicions, especially when Martin asked if they “were shy or having an affair,” and the internet did the rest: shortly after, it was discovered that the protagonists were Andy Byron, CEO of the tech company Astronomer, and the Human Resources manager, Kristin Cabot, both married to other people.
Chris Martin continues to expose couples
The next day, during another concert at the same venue, Martin continued with the kiss cam dynamic, but this time, he did it much more cautiously. “Are you a couple? Are you a legitimate couple?” he asked playfully, but clearly “traumatized” by the previous episode.
The lead singer nervously joked as the screens showed a new couple, who made everyone doubt by not responding. “Do they speak English? Do they speak Spanish? Okay, I’m going to take a chance,” he added with laughter, trying to avoid another viral moment with an unexpected twist.
Finally, after a few seconds of comic tension, the couple responded to the gesture with a kiss and unleashed applause from the entire stadium. “They traumatized Chris Martin already.” “Poor Chris, now he will doubt everyone.” “Chris will fear forever.” “How many cheaters will Chris expose?” expressed internet users.
In addition to this couple, the kiss cam also captured another couple that made Chris Martin nervous, as it almost paired two people who were not actually a couple. “Are you two a couple?” the camera pointed out, not expecting the nervous denial from the girl who was captured, revealing that her actual boyfriend was beside her and had not been caught on camera.
What happened to the viral infidels?
While Coldplay continues with their concerts, the unfaithful individuals who ended up going viral continue to be a topic of conversation. Little by little, more is being discovered about who they are and what will happen with their respective relationships.
So far, none of those involved have spoken out; however, the scandal has already had concrete consequences. According to reports, Andy Byron has resigned.
The company, based in Cincinnati, issued a statement on LinkedIn stating that its leaders are “called to set the standard in behavior and responsibility”, and that this standard “has not been met recently”.
Although it was initially reported that the businessman had been suspended while a formal investigation was conducted, it was ultimately decided that he would leave.
The fan who made them go viral breaks the silence
What seemed like a romantic scene turned into the public discovery of infidelity, which also involved work hierarchies and other people’s marriages. She covered her face.
The young woman who uploaded the video confessed that she didn’t know who the people involved were, but that “a part of her feels bad” for having “turned their lives upside down”. Although, as she reflected: “Play with fire and you will get burned”.