Coldplay Fan Responds After Viral Kiss Cam Moment Outs Alleged CEO Affair

What started as a fun night at a Coldplay concert quickly turned into a viral scandal with real-world consequences — and the fan who unknowingly exposed it has now spoken out.

Grace Springer, a 28-year-old concertgoer at Coldplay’s Gillette Stadium show in Boston, is the person behind the now-viral footage that captured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s HR head Kristin Cabot caught off-guard on the kiss cam. The moment, which featured the pair scrambling to avoid being shown too long on the big screen, has since sparked allegations of infidelity and intense online scrutiny.

“I Didn’t Know Who They Were”

In an interview with The UK Sun, Springer shared that she had no idea who the couple was at the time. She said the video was posted simply because of how odd and uncomfortable the reaction looked.

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“I decided to post the footage because it was an interesting reaction,” she said.
“I didn’t know who the couple was.”

Springer originally thought the clip might get a few laughs or go mildly viral. Instead, it became the center of a social media storm after viewers identified the two people as Byron, who is married, and Cabot, who is divorced.

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“Play Stupid Games…”

Springer says she feels bad about the fallout that followed but also believes actions have consequences. She noted,

“Those who play stupid games win stupid prizes.”

Despite the drama, she says she hopes everyone involved — including Byron’s wife Megan Kerrigan, who has since deleted her social media — can move forward and find peace.

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“I hope their partners can heal from this and get a second chance at the happiness they deserve with their future still in front of them.”

She even suggested that the clip might turn out to be a “blessing in disguise” for all parties involved.

Chris Martin’s Unknowing Role

During the performance, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin pointed out the couple to the crowd, saying,

“Look at these two,”
as the kiss cam focused on Byron and Cabot.

They appeared visibly uncomfortable, ducking out of frame while the crowd laughed. Martin tried to lighten the moment, joking,

“Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I hope we didn’t do something bad.”

That moment — meant as a harmless concert joke — ended up exposing what many believe was a relationship gone too far.

Byron and Cabot Identified

Once the internet began digging, it didn’t take long for users to identify the duo. Byron, who previously held a senior role at Cybereason, was already known for a controversial leadership style, with past reports alleging he lashed out at employees and created a tense workplace environment.

Cabot, hired in November 2024, was publicly praised by Byron at the time. As the head of HR, the irony of her involvement in this scandal hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Fake Statements, Memes, and Coldplay Silence

As the video made the rounds, two fake statements pretending to be from Byron started circulating online. One mocked his taste in Coldplay’s music, while another quoted lyrics from their hit “Fix You.”

Coldplay themselves didn’t reference the moment directly but posted a collection of photos from the Boston show on Instagram, leading fans to fill the comments with sarcasm.

“Did anything else happen that night?” one user joked.
“Wonder what the highlight of the show was,” said another.

Springer’s Viral Moment and a Bold Request

Springer is now unexpectedly famous — and she’s using the moment to make a bold request. On social media, she asked those who found the video entertaining to help her pay off her $80,000 in student loans.

It’s unclear whether anyone has actually pitched in, but her request has sparked both support and criticism. Some say it’s fair, given the video’s reach. Others argue she’s profiting off someone else’s personal drama.

Final Thoughts

This bizarre and very public moment shows how quickly real lives can be affected by a single viral video. What was meant to be an innocent night at a concert turned into an internet firestorm, calling attention not just to the individuals involved but to workplace dynamics, online privacy, and the unintended consequences of going viral.

For now, Andy Byron has remained silent. Kristin Cabot hasn’t issued a statement. And Grace Springer? She’s watching it all unfold — student loan request in hand — with the same shock as the rest of the world.