Astronomer CEO Andy Byron SPEAKS OUT About Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

In an unexpected twist to one of the internet’s most talked-about concert moments, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has broken his silence in an exclusive interview about the now-viral Coldplay Kiss Cam incident that occurred during the band’s recent world tour stop in San Francisco.

What began as a lighthearted moment during Coldplay’s romantic interlude quickly turned awkward — and viral — when the camera zoomed in on Byron and a woman many believed to be his partner. When he turned away from her attempt at a kiss, social media erupted with speculation, memes, and wild theories about who she was, why he rejected the moment, and what it all meant.

Now, Byron is setting the record straight.

“I wasn’t trying to disrespect anyone,” Byron told Spotlight Weekly in a candid sit-down interview. “It was a case of really bad timing and a bit of stage fright.”

According to Byron, the woman next to him was not his wife, as many had assumed, but a long-time friend and colleague who had joined him last minute for the show.

“The lights hit us, the camera zoomed in, and in that split second, I realized how it might look — especially to people back home,” he said with a small laugh. “So I froze.”

Byron admits he underestimated the power of the internet and how quickly things would spiral out of context. Within minutes, the clip was trending on Twitter, and within hours, his name was dragged into online debates about “loyalty,” “public affection,” and even corporate ethics.

The Astronomer CEO says he’s since spoken with his actual partner, who found the whole ordeal more amusing than upsetting.

“She knows me. She watched it and said, ‘You looked like a deer in headlights.’ Which… I was,” Byron admitted.

But beyond the humor and headlines, Byron also used the moment to reflect on the weight public figures carry — especially in an age where every action, no matter how innocent, can be broadcast and interpreted in real-time.

“It’s a reminder that people in positions like mine have to be thoughtful, even in personal moments,” he said. “I didn’t sign up to be a viral meme — but here we are.”

He also praised Coldplay’s team for reaching out privately, expressing that the band had “no intention of putting anyone in an awkward spot.”

In the end, Byron hopes the story moves on — and maybe teaches people to be a little more compassionate when it comes to viral moments.

“We all have our awkward seconds,” he concluded. “I just had mine in front of 60,000 people — and apparently the whole internet.”

As for whether he’ll attend another Coldplay concert?

“Absolutely. But maybe next time… I’ll sit farther from the camera.”