Astronomer CEO Scandal
Chris Martin Hilariously Addresses Drama
‘That is Not a Kiss Cam!’
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Chris Martin has set the document straight in regards to the Astronomer CEO scandal that took the web by storm … and he desires to make one factor clear — the digital camera will not be meant for kissing!
The Coldplay frontman hilariously addressed the jumbotron fiasco that took off in July, telling the viewers at his Tuesday night time live performance in Hull, England that the digital camera panning the group “never will be, and never was a kiss cam.”
He added … “This is called a jumbotron, and we’ve done this for a long, long time. We pick people out to say hello. And sometimes they turn up to become an internationally massive scandal, sure. But most of the time we’re just trying to say hello to some f**king people, that’s all!” Case closed.
As you are effectively conscious … Coldplay caught a pair on the jumbotron at a live performance in Boston final month getting all lovey-dovey — that was till they seen themselves on the large display.

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The person — married Astronomer CEO Andy Byron — instantly ducked out of the way in which, whereas his HR govt Kristin Cabot turned to cover from sight.
Chris even referred to as out the shocking response, saying … “Uh oh. Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
The footage was posted on the web … and you understand what occurred subsequent.

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Although neither get together admitted to being concerned in an affair … they each resigned from the information and analytics firm.
Astronomer then tried to rehab its status by tapping none aside from Chris’ ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, as their “temporary spokesperson.”

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She gave a tongue-in-cheek speech … noting the corporate was “thrilled so many people have a newfound interest in data workflow automation.”
Looks like the “Viva la Vida” hitmaker, actress and even Astronomer laughed off the head-turning scenario … and possibly, someday Andy and Kristin will, too.