Coldplay’s Chris Martin Asks ‘Are You Legitimate?’ to Next Kiss-Cam Couple After Awkward CEO Moment

After an awkward kiss-cam moment with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot, Coldplay’s Chris Martin tried to recover by jokingly asking the next couple, “Are you legitimate?”

Coldplay’s Chris Martin had the crowd laughing—and cringing—during a recent concert when a kiss-cam joke took an unexpectedly awkward turn.

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Coldplay’s Chris Martin had the crowd laughing—and cringing—during a recent concert when a kiss-cam joke took an unexpectedly awkward turn. After accidentally spotlighting Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s HR chief Kristin Cabot, Martin tried to recover by teasing the next couple on camera with the pointed question: “Are you two a legitimate couple?”

What happened at Chris Martin's concert?

It all started when the camera panned to Andy and Kristin, who were spotted enjoying the concert together, were suddenly thrust into the spotlight. As soon as they realised they were on the big screen, both Andy and Kristin immediately shielded their faces and ducked down—prompting Chris to quip, “Look at these two. Either they are having an affair or just very shy.” It was a joke in passing, but as the crowd processed the reaction and the remark, Chris was visibly unsettled by the unintended implication. He reportedly muttered, “Holy sh*t. I hope we didn’t do something bad.”

Chris Martin's reaction after the big moment

While the concert moved on—with another couple shown on the kiss-cam and Chris awkwardly joking, “Are you two a legitimate couple?”—the moment lingered, both in the arena and online.

Since then, the internet has run wild with theories. A post from what appears to be a parody account on X (formerly Twitter) claimed to be an apology issued on Andy Byron’s behalf, mentioning his company, family, and wife. However, no official statement has been released by the parties involved, and there’s no verified confirmation of the nature of Andy and Kristin’s relationship.

Meanwhile, Chris Martin is facing his own emotional turbulence. The singer recently split from longtime partner and fiancée Dakota Johnson.

Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour, which began in 2022, has taken the band across over 40 countries, including a widely celebrated stop in India. As the tour nears its conclusion this September, the incident serves as a reminder that even global superstars can slip into very human moments—live, unfiltered, and under the world’s watchful eye.