The kiss cam; a staple of sporting events and concerts is usually just good fun. A camera scans the crowd, lands on a seemingly romantic pair, and flashes their image on the big screen, inviting them to share a kiss while the audience cheers them on. It’s all part of the experience: light-hearted, crowd-pleasing, and often staged for laughs or “aww” moments.
But sometimes, a kiss cam captures more than just fleeting affection, it captures controversy.
That’s exactly what happened during a recent Coldplay concert, where a now-infamous kiss cam moment may have sparked more than just applause. According to eyewitnesses, the camera zoomed in on Andy Bryon, a high-ranking corporate executive, and Kristin Cabot, the Human Resources chief at the same company. To the shock of nearby concertgoers, some of whom were reportedly coworkers, the two were seen sharing what looked like a romantic moment on the big screen.
It didn’t take long for whispers to spread, not just through the arena, but across social media platforms, Slack channels, and internal office chats. The issue? While kiss cam appearances are often random and playful, Bryon and Cabot are not known to be a couple and their positions within the company raise serious questions about boundaries and professionalism.
For those unfamiliar, here’s how the kiss cam works:
A roaming camera operator scans the audience looking for couples or close seatmates.
Once a pair is selected, they’re broadcast on the arena’s Jumbotron or big screen, usually accompanied by heart graphics and romantic music.
The crowd then waits for the couple to kiss, cheering or reacting depending on what happens next.
While many moments are spontaneous, some are prearranged or staged for humor, and in some cases, people caught in the spotlight aren’t even romantically involved.
But in this case, what seemed like an innocent concert gimmick has stirred corporate tension. Allegations of a workplace affair are now being whispered in hallways and online forums, and many are pointing out the uncomfortable dynamic: a senior male executive and the company’s HR head publicly involved in what appeared to be an intimate moment.
So far, neither Andy Bryon nor Kristin Cabot has made a public statement about the incident, but it’s safe to say that what started as a standard kiss cam surprise may now become a serious HR headache. Whether it was just a moment of fun or a sign of something deeper, the incident has left both employees and their colleagues wondering what the real story behind that kiss cam kiss truly is.
One thing is clear: sometimes, the kiss cam reveals more than just affection. Sometimes, it reveals a scandal.
