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Gavin Rossdale Reacts to Coldplay Kiss Cam Mess: 'F*** Around and Find Out’
MASSACHUSETTS, JUL 22 – Andy Byron resigned after a kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert revealed an alleged affair with the company's HR head, prompting an internal investigation and widespread media attention.
- A video of tech CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot embracing on the kiss cam at Coldplay's July 16 concert outside Boston went viral.
- Their appearance sparked widespread attention and internet identification, fueled by the band's kiss-cam practice and Chris Martin joking about an affair, which intensified public scrutiny.
- Following the incident, Byron resigned as CEO by Saturday, with cofounder Pete DeJoy replacing him, while the couple has kept a low profile amid social media backlash.
- DeJoy acknowledged the unusual media scrutiny in a LinkedIn post, while a fake apology quoting Coldplay's "Fix You" circulated and the company announced an ongoing board investigation.
- The event caused significant fallout, including Megan Byron changing her Facebook name and removing family photos; it highlights risks of viral exposure on personal and corporate reputations.
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