The Internet went into meltdown this week after a tech CEO was spotted cuddling a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
Andy Bryon was pictured by Coldplay's 'kiss cam' in an embrace with Kristin Cabot. When both of them quickly ducked out of the sight of the camera, their reaction sent the internet into a frenzy. Neither Byron nor Cabot have commented on the video, despite an array of fake statements flying around.
What happened at the Coldplay concert?
The events unfolded after Andy Bryon was caught in an embrace with co-worker Kristin Cabot by the 'Kiss Cam' at a Coldplay concert in Boston, Massachusetts. When the camera panned to them, Byron quickly moved out of site and Cabot turned around.
'Whoa, look at these two. Alright, come on. You’re OK,' said Coldplay’s Chris Martin**,** 48, before realising they didn't want to be captured by the camera. 'Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.'
After the video made its way to social media, users were quick to speculate whether Byron and Cabot were married.
Is the Andy Bryon's statement fake?
After the video surfaced, reports circulated that Andy Bryon had released an apology. However, his firm Astronomer has alleged that the statement is fake, telling TMZ it was 'not a real statement.'
The supposed statement read: 'I want to acknowledge the moment that's been circulating online, and the disappointment it's caused. What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake play-out out on a very public stage. I want to sincerely apologize to my wife, my family, and my team at Astronomer. You deserve better from me as a partner, as a father, and as a leader.'
He added: 'This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build. I'm taking time to reflect, take accountability, and figure out the next steps, personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate that process. I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent. I respect artists and entertainers, but I hope we can all think more deeply about the impact of turning someone else's life into a spectacle.'
He finished the statement by quoting Coldplay, writing: 'As a friend once sang: "Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you."'
Is Coldplay's statement fake?
Yes, it appears so. A fake post claiming to be from Coldplay's official X account amassed millions of views after it jokingly suggested that in the future, shows would include 'camera-free audience sections for people and their sidepieces.'
The fake message read: 'Starting with our next show, we’re introducing camera-free audience sections for people and their sidepieces.'
The statement was debunked by fact-checking tool Grok, who said: 'No, this screenshot is fabricated.Coldplay has not announced camera-free sections for 'sidepieces’ — no such post exists on their official X account or in recent news. Likely a joke.'
Who is Andy Byron's wife?
Andy Bryon's wife has reportedly deleted her social media accounts since the video circulated online. Mens Journal reported that she also appeared to have dropped 'Byron' from her name before deactivating her Facebook account.
Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.