Coldplay, featuring members Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, and Guy Berryman, performed at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of their Music of the Spheres world tour.
During a recent Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the stadium's large screen cameras captured a couple embracing in the audience. The pair reacted with visible shock and embarrassment upon realizing they were on display, with the man attempting to hide and the woman covering her face.
Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin, humorously commented on the situation, speculating about the nature of their relationship. Shortly after, online users identified the man as Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, and the woman as Kristin Cabot, the company's chief people officer.
The video of the incident quickly went viral across social media platforms, generating widespread discussion and memes. The situation sparked commentary on the potential affair and the irony of an HR representative being involved in a workplace relationship.
The viral nature of the video led to other instances of the scene being recreated, including by the Philadelphia Phillies' mascots. However, a purported apology statement attributed to Byron was later revealed to be a fabrication.
5 Comments
Matzomaster
These kinds of unexpected experiences are what make concerts special—go Coldplay!
Africa
Great to see Coldplay interacting with the audience like this! It makes the concert feel more personal.
Muchacho
I love how Coldplay brings humor into their concerts. It makes the night even more enjoyable!
Habibi
It's sad how the internet vultures around people's personal lives for entertainment. This is the worst kind of viral content.
Mariposa
Nothing like live events to create unexpected moments. This couple will remember this forever!