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Chris Martin Says Coldplay Will Keep Jumbotron Bit After Viral Concert 'Debacle'

On stage in Hull, the frontman stressed the segment is a long-running fan greeting rather than a kiss cam and offered well-wishes to the pair from July’s viral clip.

Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin will not remove the jumbotron song sequence from the band's future concerts
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Overview

  • During Aug. 18–19 shows in Kingston upon Hull, England, Chris Martin told fans the band will continue its Jumbotron segment, saying, "life throws you lemons and you’ve got to make lemonade."
  • He emphasized, "It’s not, never will be, and never was a kiss cam," describing it as a tradition to say hello to attendees.
  • Martin referenced the July 16 Gillette Stadium moment that went viral after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot hid from the camera, and he said the band sends them "pure love."
  • Astronomer placed both executives on leave, launched a board investigation, accepted Byron’s July 19 resignation and Cabot’s subsequent departure, and named cofounder Pete DeJoy interim CEO as it begins a search.
  • The company deployed tongue-in-cheek messaging to shift attention back to its business, including a short video featuring Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson.