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Business Insider
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Here are all the best reenactments of the Coldplay 'kiss cam' incident
As Coldplay performs in sports stadiums across the United States, it has leveraged the jumbotron and the iconic "kiss cam" to showcase its audience on the big screen. It led to one of the most viral moments in recent memory when, during a performance last week at Gillette Stadium outside Boston, home of the New England Patriots, a kiss cam caught now-former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron embracing the company's chief people officer, Kristin Cabot. Footage of the pair's apparent panic and dramatic attempt to dodge the camera became an instant hit on social media, spawning countless memes and making headlines worldwide. The "kiss cam" is a regular feature at American sports arenas, and teams, their mascots, fans, and even presenters have parodied the now-famous clip. At Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday night, for instance, the mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team was shown on the jumbotron mimicking the viral incident. During a break in play between the Phillies and the Los Angeles Angels, a "kiss cam" picked out several couples in the crowd as Coldplay's "Clocks" played over the sound system. The camera then turned to the Phillies mascot, Phillies Phanatic, who was caught cuddled up to another mascot wearing a blonde wig. As they spied themselves on the big screen, the Phanatic ducked for cover while his panicked partner hid her face — a near-perfect rendition of the scene at the Coldplay concert earlier in the week. Local CEO caught CHEATING at Phillies game?! — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 19, 2025 The Arizona Diamondbacks also joined in the fun on Friday. The stadium's "kiss cam" caught team mascot D. Baxter the Bobcat locked in an embrace with a St. Louis Cardinals fan, before the pair also took evasive action. Posting a clip of the spoof on X, the Diamondbacks wrote: "Ok now listen, are you two a couple? Are you two a legitimate couple?" It's not just mascots — fans across the country have also seized the opportunity to reenact the Coldplay concert scene. Footage posted to social media shows couples at America First Field in Utah and Truist Park in Atlanta showing off their own versions of the moment. families may have been divided but the world is united — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) July 20, 2025 SportsCenter commentators Gary Striewski and Randy Scott also recreated the viral clip. During their show's cold open on Friday, cameras panned to Scott holding Striewski by the waist. Scott drops to the floor, and Striewski covers his face as the camera pans to them. "It's time to 'Kiss It Goodbye,'" Scott says as they move to the next segment of the show. "Baseball's probably not the only thing you can say that about." The jokes were also flying at Busch Stadium in Missouri, where two popular exhibition baseball teams — The Savannah Bananas and The Party Animals — competed this week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Savannah Bananas (@thesavbananas) A video shared by the Savannah Bananas on Saturday showed people reenacting the Coldplay "kiss cam" moment on the stadium's jumbotron. At one point, the camera panned to The Party Animals mascot, Pharty, warmly embracing Princess Potassia, the mascot for the Savannah Bananas. The two costumed characters quickly ducked out of the way, eliciting cheers and laughter from the crowd. Astronomer, the New York-based tech company where Byron worked, announced on Friday that the CEO had been placed on leave and that it had started a formal investigation into the incident. In an update Saturday, the firm said Byron had resigned from his position as CEO. In a statement shared on X, the tech company said its leaders were "expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability." "And recently, that standard was not met," it added.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ESPN anchors go too far - shocking on-air stunt on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot sparks outrage
Coldplay's concert kiss-cam moment has evolved into national news and controversy. The video featuring two business executives has sparked an unexpected media firestorm. ESPN 's "SportsCenter" hosts attempted to capitalize on the viral wave, but may have gone too far. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category The two ESPN anchors drew criticism for recreating a viral concert kiss-cam moment between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Head Kristin Cabot . Why did this moment from a concert end up on ESPN? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This might be relevant for you Undo A middle-aged couple appeared to be having an intimate moment on the kiss cam at Coldplay's Boston show on Wednesday night. But as soon as they became aware that they were the center of attention, they hurried apart. That response somewhat surprised Chris Martin, the singer of Coldplay. He concluded, "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." ALSO READ: Astronomer finally speaks out, says CEO Andy Byron's viral Coldplay Concert apology is fake. See all revelations made by AI firm Live Events The viral exchange from the Coldplay concert was recreated by "SportsCenter" hosts Gary Striewski and Randy Scott on Friday morning. Many people found the lighthearted segment inappropriate and off-brand, sparking an online debate. While some viewers laughed it off, others chastised ESPN for straying from sports coverage, as per a report by The Spun. SportsCenter began today's broadcast by recreating the viral cheating CEO from the Coldplay concert — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) July 18, 2025 Some people thought Striewski and Scott's stunt was fantastic. But for others, it was extremely cheesy. "Recycling jokes that have already been beaten to death with no hint of originality? Sounds pretty on brand for ESPN," a fan said. "Notice how corporations always ruin funny trends," said another fan. "This is too much," expressed a third fan. "Trying to be story didn't have a thing to do with sports but here they are." Another fan stated, "There was a reason why I stopped watching SportsCenter." It's not surprising that Striewski and Scott, two of the most gregarious "SportsCenter" hosts, would make fun of this circumstance. It's worth noting that other ESPN members have also voiced their opinions about this Coldplay disaster, as per a report by The Spun. ALSO READ: Kristin Cabot and Kenneth C. Thornby Divorce: Here's big revelation about couple's marital status and children Was the ESPN stunt too much? Striewski and Scott are known for their charm and sense of humor, but some people thought the joke was unfair to people who didn't want to be in the public eye. People who don't like it say that turning what could have been a private or innocent moment into something for the network to talk about goes too far, especially since the people involved haven't talked about it themselves. FAQs Who was in the viral Coldplay kiss-cam video? Although not officially confirmed, many people believe the couple was Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot. Why are ESPN's anchors being criticized? ESPN's Gary Striewski and Randy Scott recreated the viral moment on air, drawing criticism for being cringeworthy, unoriginal, and unrelated to sports.
