Entertainment: A recent Coldplay concert in Massachusetts has become the unexpected epicentre of an internet storm, all thanks to a spontaneous comment from frontman Chris Martin that transformed a typical jumbotron moment into a global talking point.
The incident unfolded when the camera panned to a couple in the audience, who were sharing an embrace before quickly recoiling and attempting to hide their faces. The pair were later identified as Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s HR head.
Not one to miss a beat, Chris Martin quipped to the cheering crowd, “Oh look at these two… either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” The seemingly innocuous, light-hearted comment elicited chuckles from the concert-goers but spiralled rapidly once clips hit social media.
Videos of the exchange have since garnered millions of views across platforms like TikTok, X, and Instagram. Netizens have been quick to offer their two cents, with reactions ranging from outright amusement to outright suspicion. Comments like “Chris Martin is a savage” rubbed shoulders with “This went from funny to messy real fast,” highlighting the divided opinion online.
While the internet continues to buzz, both Byron, who is reportedly married and resides in New York with his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, and Cabot have maintained a conspicuous silence on the viral episode.
What began as a night of musical entertainment has inadvertently morphed into a full-blown internet spectacle, raising potentially awkward questions for those unwittingly thrust into the glaring spotlight. Coldplay, for their part, has not offered any further statement on the matter.
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