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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Does woman who shot Coldplay video feel sorry for Megan Kerrigan Byron? Grace Springer reveals she earned this amount from viral kiss cam clip
Grace Springer shot Coldplay concert video featuring Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, and feels sorry for Megan Kerrigan Byron. The woman who filmed and posted the viral Coldplay kiss cam video on social media, Grace Springer, talked about the whole episode in a recent interview. Springer's video had allegedly revealed an affair involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin woman behind the viral Coldplay kiss cam video clarified how she came across the footage. In the interview, she also confirmed she made no money, and shared her feelings about Megan Byron. Also Read: Megan Byron Reactions: AI videos and images appear on social media with Andy Byron wife's response to Coldplay Concert viral video scandal Grace Springer said she was trying to film herself during Coldplay's concert at Gillette Stadium on July 16. She wanted to be seen on the big screen, so she recorded the kiss cam didn't know the couple on camera. The moment caught her attention because of the awkward reaction when the pair noticed they were being recorded. She and her friends watched the clip after the show to see if it looked suspicious. They agreed it did. The video shows a man and a woman suddenly pull apart when they appear on screen. Chris Martin's comment, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' added more Springer confirmed she did not make any money from the video. On This Morning with hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, she explained the video was not monetized.'I've actually made no money from the video itself or the views,' she said. 'It's not monetized.'Despite the clip gaining over 122 million views in less than a week, Springer has not profited. She stressed that posting it was not about making money or creating a scandal. Also Read: Megan Kerrigan Byron statements go viral. See what they say about husband Andy Byron and which one is fake or real Springer acknowledged the impact the video had on Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron. She expressed sympathy, saying, 'I definitely feel for Andy's wife Megan, his family and everyone else who has been hurt in the process.'She added that over 50,000 people were at the concert. She believes others also filmed the moment, so someone else may have uploaded it if she hadn' comments echoed a statement she made to The Sun, saying she did not recognize the couple and only shared what she thought was an interesting admitted to mixed feelings. 'A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down,' she she also said, 'Play stupid games… win stupid prizes,' implying the couple's public behavior led to hoped Megan Byron and others affected could heal and move on to better futures. 'I hope their partners can heal from this and get a second chance at the happiness they deserve,' she said. Did Grace Springer make money from the Coldplay video? No. Grace Springer confirmed that the viral video was not monetized, and she did not earn anything from its 122 million views. How did Grace Springer react to Megan Byron's situation? She said she feels for Megan Byron and others affected. She also stated someone else might have posted the video if she had not.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Does woman who shot Coldplay video feel sorry for Megan Kerrigan Byron? Grace Springer reveals she earned this amount from viral kiss cam clip
The woman who filmed and posted the viral Coldplay kiss cam video on social media, Grace Springer , talked about the whole episode in a recent interview. Springer's video had allegedly revealed an affair involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot . The woman behind the viral Coldplay kiss cam video clarified how she came across the footage. In the interview, she also confirmed she made no money, and shared her feelings about Megan Byron. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Others Data Analytics Data Science CXO MCA Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking MBA Degree Operations Management Digital Marketing others PGDM Data Science healthcare Product Management Leadership Finance Technology Cybersecurity Management Healthcare Public Policy Project Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 28 Weeks MICA CERT-MICA SBMPR Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 months IIM Lucknow SEPO - IIML CHRO India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT-ISB Transforming HR with Analytics & AI India Starts on undefined Get Details Also Read: Megan Byron Reactions: AI videos and images appear on social media with Andy Byron wife's response to Coldplay Concert viral video scandal by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Victoria Principal Is Almost 75, See Her Now The Latest Article Undo Grace Springer Shares How the Kiss Cam Moment Was Captured Grace Springer said she was trying to film herself during Coldplay's concert at Gillette Stadium on July 16. She wanted to be seen on the big screen, so she recorded the kiss cam moment. She didn't know the couple on camera. The moment caught her attention because of the awkward reaction when the pair noticed they were being recorded. She and her friends watched the clip after the show to see if it looked suspicious. They agreed it did. Live Events The video shows a man and a woman suddenly pull apart when they appear on screen. Chris Martin's comment, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' added more attention. No Earnings from Coldplay Concert Viral Video Grace Springer confirmed she did not make any money from the video. On This Morning with hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, she explained the video was not monetized. 'I've actually made no money from the video itself or the views,' she said. 'It's not monetized.' Despite the clip gaining over 122 million views in less than a week, Springer has not profited. She stressed that posting it was not about making money or creating a scandal. Also Read: Megan Kerrigan Byron statements go viral. See what they say about husband Andy Byron and which one is fake or real Grace Springer Expresses Feelings About Megan Kerrigan Byron Springer acknowledged the impact the video had on Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron . She expressed sympathy, saying, 'I definitely feel for Andy's wife Megan, his family and everyone else who has been hurt in the process.' She added that over 50,000 people were at the concert. She believes others also filmed the moment, so someone else may have uploaded it if she hadn't. Her comments echoed a statement she made to The Sun, saying she did not recognize the couple and only shared what she thought was an interesting video. Public and Personal Reflections Springer admitted to mixed feelings. 'A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down,' she said. But she also said, 'Play stupid games… win stupid prizes,' implying the couple's public behavior led to consequences. She hoped Megan Byron and others affected could heal and move on to better futures. 'I hope their partners can heal from this and get a second chance at the happiness they deserve,' she said. FAQs Did Grace Springer make money from the Coldplay video ? No. Grace Springer confirmed that the viral video was not monetized, and she did not earn anything from its 122 million views. How did Grace Springer react to Megan Byron's situation? She said she feels for Megan Byron and others affected. She also stated someone else might have posted the video if she had not.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Revealed: Astonishing fortune student who filmed Coldplay kiss cam 'affair' could make from THAT video
The woman who filmed the infamous couple alleged to be having an 'affair' at a Coldplay concert is in line to make £74,000 from media opportunities after her video became one of the biggest internet sensations of the year. Student Grace Springer, from New Jersey, captured the moment Andy Byron, CEO of software firm Astronomer, was caught with his arms around the company's chief people officer Kristin Cabot - and experts say that, with some savvy business acumen, Springer could pocket tens of thousands of pounds from the clip. The clip featured Coldplay front man Chris Martin panning his 'kiss cam' around the audience before landing on the pair, who looked horrified. Seeing their reaction, Martin quipped: 'Oh look at these two. Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The moment has become one of the biggest viral moments of the year since it was recorded last Thursday, sparking a frenzy as people raced to identify the sheepish pair while making jokes about their reactions to being spotted. It was soon reported that Byron, who has since resigned from his post, and Cabot are each married to other people; but also that they are each registered at different addresses to their spouses. Springer happened to be filming the moment they hid from a crowd of 50,000 people and later uploaded the footage on TikTok, where it has racked up an astonishing 120 million views and counting. Dylan Davey, brand strategist and founder of The Social Inc, estimated Springer could have made around £74,259 ($100,000) from the clip if she had licensed it through a media agency or content platform. 'These kinds of clips do extremely well because they're real and authentic and in the moment, with no editing or agenda,' he said. 'You feel the emotion in the video, which is why it connected with a large audience and essentially went viral.' 'TikTok itself doesn't really pay unless the creator is part of the Creator Fund. What she has gained though is mass visibility to help her future income, but I don't think she will ever see these levels of exposure and opportunity again.' Springer, who has now become an overnight internet success, has claimed she had made no cash from uploading the video on the social media site, despite it getting more than 100 million views. She claims she had not registered her account in TikTok's Creator Fund, which allows people to monetise their content on the platform, before uploading the clip. However Estelle Keeber, social media marketing expert and founder of Immoral Monkey, said if Springer had monetised her account before uploading the clip, she could have enjoyed a payout of up to £144,000, 'based on standard TikTok payouts ranging from £800 to £1,200 per million views'. 'Grace's video may not have earned her money, but it's earned her a name. The question now is how she monetises that visibility,' she said. 'While Grace remains unpaid, plenty of other creators are now capitalising on her moment. Remixes, memes, commentary videos and reaction clips are flooding TikTok and other platforms, many by accounts that are monetised.' Karine Laudort, fashion and beauty editor, said that from a branding perspective, Springer's clip holds 'significant long-term value'. She added: 'The video has positioned her as an authentic and relatable voice - someone who captured a headline-grabbing moment purely by being herself. 'That kind of raw, unfiltered content is exactly what resonates with audiences right now. As she currently has 46,200 followers on TikTok, this gives her a real opportunity to build momentum if she chooses to continue creating.' Springer appeared on the ITV show and spoke to Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary about her viral video clip on Monday. She claimed: 'I've actually made no money from the video itself or the views. It's not monetised.' However, she asked her newfound fans to 'help me pay my student loans' by putting her Venmo and Cash App details in her TikTok bio so they can transfer her money. After the video was published online, it was later confirmed by the Daily Mail that Cabot is in fact currently married to another CEO. Massachusetts property documents dated in January confirmed that Cabot is currently married to Andrew Cabot, the chief executive of Privateer Rum, a Massachusetts-based booze maker. Byron is also married, with his wife Megan Byron removing his last name from her social media accounts shortly after the exchange with Chris Martin went viral. When asked if she felt guilty for filming Bryon and Cabot, Springer said: 'I definitely feel for Andy [Bryon]'s wife, Megan, and his family and everyone that's been hurt in the process but as I said, there was over 50,000 people and I'm not the only one who caught it on camera so if it wasn't me that uploaded it, I'm sure someone else would have.' Discussing the video going viral, Springer said: 'I never would have imagined this would have happened. If I had known, maybe I would have thought twice.' Springer said she was filming the kiss cam because she was 'hoping to see myself on the big screen and I love to capture moments'. However, she admitted that she didn't realise at the time how much traction the video would receive but added that people at the concert were 'chattering' about what had happened. She added: 'There were over 50,000 people at the concert so it was a hot topic. But, it wasn't until after the concert where I was debriefing the moment with my friends and I said, 'Let's review the footage, let's see if it really looks that bad' and I think it does.' Andy (pictured) is also facing scrutiny for claims about his allegedly unpopular management style from seven years ago Springer said the moment between Byron and Cabot 'definitely caught everyone's attention' because of Martin's reaction. She added: 'But after that, I'm not sure if you're too familiar with Coldplay, but their concerts are magical. So, at least for me, I moved on pretty quickly and enjoyed the rest of the night.' Alison added: 'It's like [Chris Martin] knew exactly what to say.' Last week, Springer took a cheeky swipe at Bryon and Cabot, telling the U.S Sun she had no idea who they were, but thought it was an 'interesting reaction' to the kiss cam. 'A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down, but, play stupid games… win stupid prizes,' she told the outlet. Springer said there was 'a lot of talk' about the kiss cam at the show, but 'no one knew who they were'. It has since emerged that the company the pair work for provides generative AI software to a number of major companies including Uber, Ford and LinkedIn. Byron heaped praise on Cabot in a November 2024 post about her appointment to the firm. 'Kristin's exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory,' he said in a press release. 'She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.' It comes after AI-tech start-up Astronomer said they have launched a formal investigation into the moment of intimacy. 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,' they said in a statement. 'The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.' Byron's firm is valued at over $1 billion, with the company experiencing rapid growth since he became CEO in 2023.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I caught the Coldplay cheats on camera - here's how much money I've really made from the viral clip and my biggest regret about posting it
The woman who caught the notorious Coldplay 'cheats' on camera has revealed all behind the viral clip. Grace Springer, 28, happened to be filming the crowd at Boston's Gillette Stadium the moment Andrew Byron and Kirstin Cabot appeared on screen. When they realised, the pair soon recoiled and moved away from one another. Andrew, who was the head of AI startup Astronomer, jumped out of the way, while Kirstin quickly covered her shocked face. Singer Chris Martin 's quip drew even more attention to the startled couple when he said: 'Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy.' The clip went viral online and amassed millions of views, and Grace shared her side of the story on Monday's episode of This Morning to Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. The clip went viral online and amassed millions of views, and Grace shared her side of the story on Monday's episode of This Morning to Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary 'I was hoping to see myself on the big screen and I love to capture moments so that's why my phone was out in the first place,' Grace explained. However, at first she didn't realise quite what she had caught on her camera. She added: 'In the moment when I filmed it I didn't think much of it but everyone was kind of chattering. 'There was over 50,000 people at the concert so it was a hot topic. 'But it wasn't until after the concert that I was debriefing the moment with my friends and said, 'let's review the footage, let's see if it really looks that bad'. And I think it does.' The Mail previously reported that public records suggest both Andy Byron and Kirstin Cabot are married - but that they live at different addresses to those listed as their spouses. Dermot asked Grace, 'Would you have posted it again looking back? Do you feel guilty at all?' She admitted: 'I definitely feel for Andy's wife Megan, his family and everyone else who has been hurt in the process but as I said there was over 50,000 people and I'm not the only one that caught it on camera so if it wasn't me who uploaded it, I'm sure someone else would've.' The clip has been viewed by some 120million people and Grace shared she didn't think it would attract so much attention. 'I never would have imagined that this would have happened, had I have known? Maybe I would've thought twice,' she said. Alison asked: 'What was the reaction in the actual stadium? Was everyone talking about that moment? What was it like?' Grace said: 'It definitely caught everyone's attention, especially because Chris made the announcement kind of questioning their reaction but after that, I'm not sure if you're too familiar with Coldplay but their concerts are magical so at least for me, I moved on pretty quickly and enjoyed the rest of the night.' Dermot clarified that Grace had not made any money through the TikTok creator fund with the video and isn't part of the scheme. 'I've actually made no money from the video itself or the views, it's not monetised,' Grace added. Dermot read a comment from Astronomer on the show: 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently that standard was not met. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted.' The Daily Mail previously approached Byron, Cabot and Astronomer for comment. It has since emerged that the company the pair work for provides generative AI software to a number of major companies including Uber, Ford and LinkedIn. Byron heaped praise on Cabot in a November 2024 post about her appointment to the firm. 'Kristin's exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory,' he said in a press release. 'She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.' Byron became CEO of Astronomer in 2023, and the startup rapidly grew under his tenure including a reported 292% growth in revenue for its 'Astro' platform that year.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Coldplay kiss cam recorder reveals real reason she filmed viral moment - 'I don't feel guilty'
The woman who caught the Coldplay kiss cam couple on camera and uploaded it to social has revealed the real reason she captured the footage in her first British live TV interview. Appearing on This Morning via video link, Grace Springer opened up about filming the moment - admitting that she was only recording as she hoped that she would appear on the Coldplay jumbotron. "I was hoping to see myself on the big screen and I love to capture moments so that's why my phone was out in the first place," she said. "I was being hopeful." "So in the moment when I filmed it, I didn't think much of it but everyone was chattering. There was over 50,000 people at the concert. It wasn't until after the concert when I was debriefing the moment with my friends. We reviewed the footage to see if it really looked that bad and it really does." When asked by Dermot whether she felt guilty about posting the video, she said: "I definitely feel for Andy's wife Megan and his family and everyone else who has been hurt in the process. "But like I said, there was over 50,000 people and I'm not the only one who caught it on camera so if it wasn't me who uploaded it, I'm sure someone else would have."
