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A CEO's Kiss Cam Blunder: What Happened Next?

Boston, USAFriday, July 18, 2025
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A tech CEO and his HR head found themselves in a viral video after a simple concert moment went wrong.

The Incident

  • Grace Springer, a big Coldplay fan, recorded the awkward scene.
  • She didn't know who the couple was when she filmed them kissing on the kiss cam.
  • The video quickly spread online, with millions of views.

The Aftermath

  • The CEO, Andy Byron, and HR chief Kristin Cabot tried to hide their faces.
  • Byron seemed to say, "Fking hell, it's me," while Cabot looked embarrassed.
  • Coldplay's Chris Martin joked about the situation, lightening the mood.
  • Springer felt bad about exposing them but also thought, "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes."

Online Investigation

  • Online detectives dug into their backgrounds.
  • They found Byron was married, and Cabot had recently divorced.
  • Springer hoped their partners could move on and find happiness.
  • She even thought her video might help them in the long run.

Professional Consequences

  • The scandal raised questions about their professional futures.
  • Cabot had recently joined the company and talked about leading by example.
  • Byron praised her leadership skills.
  • Neither has spoken publicly about the incident yet.
  • Legal experts weighed in, saying the situation was messy.
  • An employment lawyer pointed out that as the head of HR, Cabot's involvement made the scandal worse.
  • He couldn't think of a worse HR mistake, except if she was involved with someone she managed.

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