CEO and HR caught hugging at Coldplay concert.
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Coldplay concerts have always made the headlines, sometimes for the breathtaking performances and otherwise the audience reactions.
In a recent moment captured on camera, a couple was seen enjoying the music concert in Boston. So, what? As the camera panned on them and displayed it on the big screen, they felt exposed. It was learned that the two were having an alleged affair despite being married to their partners.
The two people were caught hugging and enjoying the Coldplay concert were identified as officials of the same company. CEO Andy Byron and HR Kristin were filmed together at the event.
Often dubbed the 'kiss cam' recorded their private moment, exposing the CEO and HR's alleged affair.
Caught on cam at Coldplay concert
When the camera panned to Andy and Kristin, they took a second to realise what was happening. Once they noticed themselves on the big screen, where they were seen romantically hugging each other, they felt embarrassed. They tried to cover up the scene by hiding their faces from the camera, but the damage was already done by then.
The video of the CEO and the HR at the Coldplay concert is now going viral on social media. It shows them trying to hide their identity and go off camera. In this move, the woman is seen covering her face with her hands and turning around, while Andy kneels down to escape the camera view.
About Andy Bryon, Kristin Cabot and their company
Andy Bryon and Kristin Cabot, who were filmed together at a Coldplay concert, giving raise to dating rumours, are associated with an AI and software company named Astronomer.
Here, Andy serves the position of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Cabot is the Chief People Officer, which has been quoted in many reports as HR.
Chris Martin notices it
Coldplay singer Chris Martin noticed Andy and Kristin's quick and disturbed reaction and said, “Oh, look at these two. You’re all right. You’re OK. Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
Fake clarification letter surfaces
Hours after the 'kiss cam' scene of the CEO and HR surfaced online, an apology letter claiming to be drafted by Andy Byron circulated widely on social media. However, the company clarified that the note was fake.
Still curious to know what it read? We have you covered. Drafted on behalf of the Astronomer CEO, the document called the incident a "Deeply personal mistake".
"I want to sincerely apologize to my wife, my family, and the team at Astronomer...I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent," the fake message stated.
CEO's wife drops surname
Several news media reports pointed out that the CEO's wife had dropped her married name from her Facebook profile before deactivating it. This came in response to the Andy and Kristin's Coldplay video, which showed them affectionately hugging each other.
Elon musk reacts to viral video
Elon Musk reacted after the incident spread like wildfire on the internet and the persons involved represented an AI-based tech company. He dropped a laughter emoji, giggling at the incident which is now being dubbed the "Coldplay gate."
Internet in splits
As the video rolled out online and caught the embarrassing reaction of the two company officials, netizens flooded the internet with memes and hilarious messages.
AI tweaks CEO-HR embarrassing reaction
Netizens released an AI version of the video capturing Andy and Kristin. This clip tweaked the moment to an welcoming one. Just like cricket or football fans would wave their hands when given a spotlight, the AI-generated footage replaced the reaction of the couple.
In the video, both were seen smiling and happily waving to the audience when filmed, contrasting the original visuals of CEO that showed him hiding below and the HR turning around to avoid being caught on Coldplay's kiss camera.
What is a 'kiss cam'?
'Kiss Cams', as the name suggests, are cameras aimed at capturing some playful moments from the audience. These are used to entertain crowds at concerts, sports games, and other major events. These cameras usually move across the venue to capture couples, quite spontaneously, managing to click or show them kissing or fondly hugging each other while enjoying the show.