Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is considering suing Coldplay over the incident. According to insiders, Byron is upset that the video from the Coldplay concert he attended went viral and turned him into the target of widespread ridicule.
The moment occurred at Coldplay’s recent concert in Massachusetts, where the stadium’s kiss cam captured Byron hugging a woman believed to be a work colleague. The clip captures Byron and the woman quickly hiding their faces as soon as they realize they’re on the jumbotron. The moment that has since cemented itself in internet pop culture.
The footage quickly spread online, with social media users claiming Byron is married. The fallout led to Byron’s resignation as CEO of Astronomer. Now, he’s reportedly preparing legal action against the band for displaying him on the jumbotron without his consent.
“Coldplay Turned Me Into a Meme“
In Shuter’s exclusive report, sources revealed that Byron plans to sue Coldplay and the concert organizers. Byron is citing “emotional distress” and “invasion of privacy.” A person close to him said he “didn’t consent to being filmed or publicly humiliated.” He believes the band “turned him into a meme.”
Despite Byron’s intentions, legal experts who spoke to the outlet cast doubt on his case. One attorney pointed out that there’s no expectation of privacy at a public concert attended by thousands. The expert described Byron’s move as a possible attempt to “shift blame” in light of the public backlash.
Coldplay has not officially commented on the situation, but sources say frontman Chris Martin “laughed out loud” upon hearing that Byron might sue the band.
Meanwhile, the kiss cam video continues to trend online and has become ingrained in modern pop culture. Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher took a jab at Coldplay and assured his audience that he will not look back at anger at unfaithful fans.
