Coldplay is standing firm. The band refuses to cut their famous kiss cam from live shows, even after a viral mishap caused internet chaos. Frontman Chris Martin made it clear.
At a recent stop on their “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” Martin addressed the crowd with his usual playful tone, brushing off the controversy. He said Coldplay has included the segment for years and isn’t about to let one awkward moment ruin the fun.
What happened next turned into a PR disaster!
Byron had his arms around Cabot. When they noticed the camera, he yanked his hands back fast, and she hid her face. It was uncomfortable, awkward, and instantly viral. The clip racked up millions of views.
Chris Martin Handled it With Humor
Instead of panicking, Chris Martin kept things light. At Coldplay’s next concert in Hull, he joked about the scandal. “Life throws you lemons and you have got to make lemonade,” he said, getting laughs from the crowd. It was a clever nod to the drama without letting it overshadow the music.
Martin also added a bit of comedy at a London show when a fan proposed during the performance. He asked if the couple were related or “AI-generated,” winking at the Boston fiasco. His playful tone reminded fans that Coldplay isn’t taking the moment too seriously.
The Fallout Was Real, But Coldplay Isn’t Flinching
The incident had real consequences. Andy Byron resigned from Astronomer, the $1.3 billion AI firm, shortly after the video blew up. The pressure was too much. And in a weird twist, Astronomer hired Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin’s ex-wife, as a temporary spokesperson.
It was the kind of irony you can’t make up. But through all the chaos, Coldplay didn’t backpedal. They leaned into the awkwardness, even using it as a chance to bond with fans. At the Hull concert, Martin thanked a fan who had been in the Boston crowd, calling it “that debacle.”
Despite the headlines, Coldplay fans are backing the kiss cam. Most people see it as a fun part of the show, a way to feel connected. Sure, it is unpredictable. But that is part of the charm.
Why the Band Won’t Scrap It?
Coldplay isn’t trying to stir the pot. They just believe the kiss cam adds something real. It breaks the wall between band and crowd. For a few seconds, everyone is sharing a moment: cringy or sweet, it doesn’t matter.
Chris Martin has always leaned into authenticity. That is what fans connect with. So, cutting a crowd favorite over one headline-hungry clip? Not happening. Coldplay would rather laugh it off and keep moving.
The “Music of the Spheres World Tour” is still going strong. Crowds are massive. Energy’s high. Coldplay is doing what they do best, and the kiss cam remains part of that formula. IT IS a staple now, and they are not ditching it over one uncomfortable clip.
At every show since, the kiss cam has made a return. And fans? Still cheering. Still kissing. Still loving the weird, live magic of it all.