They can’t even own it: Social media reacts to CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot’s Coldplay clip

At Coldplay’s midweek show at Boston’s Gillette Stadium, frontman Chris Martin turned a routine crowd interaction into the night’s biggest talking point.
While scanning the audience with the arena’s 'kiss cam', Martin’s gaze landed on tech CEO Andy Byron and his company’s HR head Kristin Cabot. The two were caught in a close embrace, an awkward moment considering neither is married to the other. As the big screen lingered, Byron ducked behind a barrier while Cabot covered her face, drawing gasps and laughter from the 60,000 strong crowd.

Martin didn’t miss a beat. “Oh, look at these two… either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,” he joked, setting off roars of laughter. Clips of the exchange went viral within hours, sparking speculation about the pair and igniting debates far beyond the concert.

The reactions online were divided. One user wrote that the moment felt staged by the camera crew and suggested Byron could even sue, adding, “Not only have they ruined his experience, they’ve opened themselves to a lawsuit.” Another comment read, “Unacceptable behaviour by Coldplay. Fans come to escape, not to be judged—cancel your tickets.”

Others focused on the couple’s reaction. “The worst part is how they instantly flinch in shame,” one person observed. “If they’d stayed calm, no one would have cared. That reaction just confirmed everything.”
Coldplay shows are known for playful crowd moments, but few have sparked a conversation like this one.