Overview

• At Coldplay’s Aug. 18–19 shows in Hull, England, Martin told fans the segment is a longtime jumbotron greeting and declared it would continue.
• Martin said, “It’s not, never will be, and never was a kiss cam,” and added that the band uses it to say hello to fans.
• The clarification follows a July 16 Gillette Stadium moment that went viral after Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were shown embracing and then hiding from the camera.
• Astronomer said Byron resigned on July 19 after being placed on leave, and the company later confirmed Cabot’s resignation.
• Astronomer responded with a tongue‑in‑cheek video featuring Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson as online scrutiny and cultural commentary grew.