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Can't get over Coldplaygate scandal? 10 wildest Kiss Cam moments in the history that were even more awkward

Can't get over Coldplaygate scandal? 10 wildest Kiss Cam moments in the history that were even more awkward

Time of India3 days ago
The Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston quickly became a nightmare for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and CHRO Kristin Cabot, who were spotted cuddling when a Kiss Cam captured the duo on Wednesday. The moment became a viral sensation overnight and instantly sparked debates about workplace relationships and ethics.
The incident was further fuelled by social media reactions and a comment from Chris Martin. The Kiss Cam is a crowd-pleasing feature at live events, showcasing couples on large screens during breaks. The usual expectation is for the pair to share a fun, light-hearted moment, often a kiss, to the audience's amusement.
However, it can sometimes catch people off guard, as seen in the case, like Byron and Cabot's case. Moreover, the incident gained further traction when Elon Musk responded to a related tweet with a laughing emoji. Also, a parody tweet surfaced on the internet, mimicking Byron's apology: "Let me start by apologising to my family, my wife, and our wonderful employees. I am a Coldplay fan. Not just of the first two albums. I also like the recent stuff."
Kiss Cam tradition is nothing new
According to OneIndia, the Kiss Cam tradition has been a part of sporting events and music concerts for years. It focuses on engaging audiences by capturing their spontaneous moments among the attendees. However, as mentioned, apart from the delightful moments, it can sometimes lead to unexpected consequences.
Since July 18, 2025, #Coldplaygate continues to trend on social media platforms, and the internet is flooded with memes and reactions of netizens. But this is not the first time that something unusual or unexpected has been captured on the Kiss Cam.
A look at 10 of the wildest kiss cam moments in history
Let's take a look at some of the wildest Kiss Cam moments in history so far:'That' my sister': During a college basketball game, a pair was spotted in the audience like a couple, until the man awkwardly mouthed. 'That's my sister' drew roars of laughter from the crowd.
THE 10 W!LDEST KISS CAM MOMENTS IN HISTORYA thread 🧶1. Bro came prepared😭 pic.twitter.com/Afr9TesYnj
'Wait for it'
2. Wait for it😭 pic.twitter.com/JwPr493GPK
'They win best kiss cam of all time😭'
4. They win best kiss cam of all time😭 pic.twitter.com/NMdOquyCK3
'Poor couple got soaked.'
5. Poor couple got soaked😭 pic.twitter.com/7AhAZmUITo
'Mom was having none of it😭.'
6. Mom was having none of it😭 pic.twitter.com/jNAkp5pRyQ
'BRO IS A MENACE💀'
7. BRO IS A MENACE💀 pic.twitter.com/UGuZogrgsX
'They are wild for that💀'
8. They are wild for that💀 pic.twitter.com/PRGmRsh3v8
'Some say she created a villain that day'
9. Some say she created a villain that day pic.twitter.com/jT5BJoJX71
'I hope someone told him…😭'
10. I hope someone told him…😭 pic.twitter.com/3CX7oPXh53
'The time they put Kanye West and Kim Kardashian on the kiss cam and Kanye ignored her.'
10. I hope someone told him…😭 pic.twitter.com/3CX7oPXh53
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