Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has addressed the band's viral 'kiss cam' controversy during a recent concert in Hull, joking that the onstage jumbotron will continue despite the backlash. The incident occurred on July 16 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, when the camera focused on Andy Byron, then CEO of tech firm Astronomer, and his colleague Kristin Cabot. The pair quickly ducked out of view after being shown on the big screen, with Martin quipping at the time: 'Either they're having an affair or they're just really shy.'
Days later, Astronomer announced via LinkedIn that Byron had 'tendered his resignation' and Cabot had also left her role. Speaking to the crowd in Hull this week, Martin referenced the moment, saying: 'We are going to do our f***ing kiss cam… so if you are not prepared to be on international news, please duck. Life throws you lemons and you have got to make lemonade. We are going to keep doing it because we are going to meet some of you.'
Coldplay, formed in London in the late 1990s, are preparing for a run of 10 shows at Wembley Stadium between August 22 and September 8 2025. Fans attending the north-west London venue will also be able to experience 'Yellow 25', a large-scale art installation celebrating the 25th anniversary of the band's breakthrough single Yellow. Created by Wembley Park in collaboration with the Pantone Color Institute, the installation transforms the Spanish Steps into a sweeping 'colour journey' inspired by the emotional arc of the 2000 track.
Each of the 58 steps has been matched to a different shade of yellow from Pantone's global colour system, beginning with pale, muted tones and progressing to rich golds. The piece is finished with Pantone's iconic chip framing, designed to reflect both the visual and emotional power of one of Coldplay's most enduring anthems.
