Coldplay Fan Behind Viral Kiss Cam Clip Reveals Shocking Amount She Earned — Andy Byron & Kristin Cabot Never Saw It Coming
The Coldplay concert kiss cam moment that toppled a tech CEO and ignited a firestorm of scandal has a surprising twist: the woman behind the viral video, Grace Springer, says she hasn’t made a single cent from her footage—even as it racked up more than 122 million views and changed lives forever.
Grace Springer Speaks Out: “It’s Not Monetized”
Appearing on the UK’s “This Morning” with hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, Grace Springer set the record straight about the now-infamous video she shot at Coldplay’s Gillette Stadium show in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Despite the video’s explosive reach, Springer explained, “I’ve actually made no money from the video itself or the views. It’s not monetized.”
Springer, a New Jersey native, said she simply enjoys capturing special moments at concerts and initially hoped to see herself on the big screen. “In the moment when I filmed it, I didn’t think much of it, but of course, everyone was kind of chattering. There was over 50,000 people at the concert, so it was a hot topic,” she recalled.
It wasn’t until after the show, while reviewing the footage with friends, that she realized she had captured something truly extraordinary. “Let’s see if it really looks that bad. And I think it does,” she admitted.
No Regrets—But Sympathy for Those Hurt
Despite the fallout, Springer says she has no regrets about posting the video—which was not monetized on TikTok or any other platform. “I definitely feel for Andy’s wife Megan, his family and everyone else who has been hurt in the process,” she said. “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 have.”
She reiterated to The Sun, “I had no idea who the couple was. Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it. A part of me feels bad for turning these people’s lives upside down, but, play stupid games… win stupid prizes. I hope their partners can heal from this and get a second chance at the happiness they deserve with their future still in front of them. I hope, for them, my video was a blessing in disguise.”
How a 15-Second Clip Sparked a Corporate Earthquake
Springer’s video captured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot (also known as Kit) on the stadium’s kiss cam. Instead of playing along, the pair jumped apart and tried to hide their faces—prompting Coldplay’s Chris Martin to quip, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.” The awkward moment instantly went viral.
Internet sleuths quickly identified Byron and Cabot, both of whom were married to other people. The fallout was swift and severe:
– Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, changed her name on Facebook and deactivated her account.
– Kristin Cabot, reportedly married to Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot, also faced public scrutiny.
– Astronomer launched a formal investigation and placed both Byron and Cabot on leave.
CEO Resigns Amid Scandal
On Saturday, Astronomer announced Andy Byron’s resignation in the wake of the scandal. “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,” a company spokesperson said. Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has been named interim CEO.
Chris Martin’s Response: A Lesson Learned
Chris Martin, whose offhand comment helped propel the moment into the spotlight, expressed concern after the fact, saying, “Hope we didn’t do something wrong.” At a subsequent concert in Madison, Wisconsin, he warned fans that they might appear on the kiss cam, clearly mindful of the recent controversy.
The Power—and Cost—of Going Viral
Grace Springer’s experience is a stark reminder of the unpredictable impact of viral content. While she has received attention and interview requests, she insists she has not profited from the video and never intended to cause harm. “If it wasn’t me, it would have been someone else,” she reflected.
As for the people at the center of the scandal, the consequences have been life-altering. But for Springer, the only thing she gained was a front-row seat to the way a single moment can ripple across the world.
Conclusion
The Coldplay kiss cam video didn’t just expose a secret—it set off a chain reaction that ended a CEO’s career and forced a company to confront its values. And in the end, the woman who filmed it did so for free, proving that sometimes, the biggest stories come from the most unexpected places—and the only true currency is the truth.
