A cheeky on-stage moment from Coldplay’s Chris Martin reignites buzz around a scandalous kiss-cam clip that cost a CEO his job and sparked online chaos.
Coldplay’s recent concert in Madison, Wisconsin, brought a blend of music, mischief, and a subtle nod to a controversy that had already taken the internet by storm. Chris Martin, the band’s charismatic frontman, playfully teased the audience before the show’s popular “kiss-cam” moment, flashing his trademark grin while slyly suggesting that fans might want to touch up their makeup before they appear on the big screen.
Without directly referencing the ongoing scandal, Martin joked, “We’d like to say hello to some of you in the crowd… So please, if you haven’t done your makeup, do your makeup now.” The audience, fully in on the subtext, erupted in laughter and applause, some even raising signs and cheering the unexpected moment.
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This light-hearted remark followed a much-talked-about incident from Coldplay’s Massachusetts show, where the kiss-cam captured what appeared to be an intimate moment between Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s HR head.
The two were seen hugging on the jumbo screen, prompting Martin to quip mid-show, “Either they’re having an affair, or they are really shy.” What seemed like an innocent comment instantly fueled a viral storm. The clip exploded across social media, sparking intense speculation, online backlash, and memes — especially after it emerged that both Byron and Cabot are married to other people.
The aftermath was swift and severe. Byron, who is married to noted educator Megan Kerrigan, and Cabot, whose husband Andrew Cabot heads Privateer Rum, were both placed on administrative leave. The fallout escalated when Byron formally resigned from his role, a move confirmed by Astronomer’s Board of Directors in an official statement released on Saturday.
As the scandal unfolded, Megan Kerrigan made subtle but telling moves on social media. Initially dropping her husband’s surname from her Facebook profile, she eventually deactivated her account altogether, signaling personal turmoil beneath the public storm.
Though Chris Martin’s recent comments were carefully crafted to steer clear of directly naming the incident, the timing and tone left little doubt about what he was referencing. Fans, still buzzing from the previous controversy, appreciated the singer’s humor and subtlety, proving once again that Coldplay knows how to strike the perfect balance between entertainment and commentary.
This latest chapter in the viral kiss-cam saga adds yet another twist to a story that’s part pop culture phenomenon, part corporate drama — and entirely internet gold.
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