The Coldplay fan behind the viral kiss cam video that exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot in a compromising moment has come forward, sharing her side of the story as the internet continues to reel from the scandal.
Grace Springer, 28, from New Jersey, captured the now-infamous footage during Coldplay’s concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Wednesday night. What began as a fun night out for a die-hard fan quickly turned into an online firestorm after she shared the video on TikTok.
“I had no idea who the couple was. Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it,” Grace told The U.S. Sun. “A part of me feels bad for turning these people’s lives upside down, but, play stupid games… win stupid prizes.”
Grace added that although the situation has sparked global attention, she hopes the video helps bring clarity to those affected. “I hope their partners can heal from this and get a second chance at the happiness they deserve,” she said. “Maybe my video was a blessing in disguise.”
Grace had traveled with friends to Boston for the concert and said the kiss cam moment was the main topic of conversation after the show. “It was definitely a hot topic, but no one knew who they were,” she said. That quickly changed after the video began gaining traction online.
“I posted it late last night before bed and it had a couple thousand views. I woke up to seven million. Now it’s over 30 million,” she revealed. As of Friday morning, the clip had racked up more than 46 million views and nearly 5 million likes.
The video shows CEO Andy Byron, who has been married and leads the $1.3 billion software firm Astronomer, embracing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot as Coldplay frontman Chris Martin directed the kiss cam toward them. Martin, noticing the interaction, quipped, “Oh look at these two,” before Byron abruptly dropped his arms and ducked behind a barrier, while Cabot turned away and covered her face.
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Audience laughter erupted when Martin added, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” Byron could be seen mouthing “f hell, it’s me” as he realized they were on the giant screen.
The backlash was immediate, with social media users criticizing the pair for their apparent indiscretion. Despite no public confirmation, many assumed infidelity, especially as both executives are—or were—believed to be married. Online commenters didn’t hold back, with one saying, “Sorry for the wife but glad they’re being exposed and embarrassed,” and another writing, “They are both incredibly stupid. Why would you go to a concert of all places if you are having an affair?”
Adding to the irony, Cabot’s LinkedIn profile highlights her ability to “win trust with employees of all levels,” while Byron had publicly praised her “exceptional leadership and deep expertise” in talent management. In return, Cabot described her interactions with Byron and the leadership team as “energising.”
Though speculation swirled that the moment might have been staged, insiders have confirmed it was entirely real and unscripted. Amid the fallout, fake apology statements have circulated online, but no official comment has been made by either party or the company.
The viral clip has not only lit up social media but also raised fresh questions about workplace relationships and public accountability—putting a spotlight on two high-level executives who found themselves exposed under the most unlikely of circumstances.
