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 concerning the Astronomer CEO scandal that took the web by storm … and he needs 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 “by no means might be, and by no means was a kiss cam.”
He added … “That is referred to as a jumbotron, and we have finished this for a protracted, very long time. We decide individuals out to say hi there. And typically they flip as much as change into an internationally huge scandal, positive. However more often than not we’re simply making an attempt to say hi there to some f**king individuals, that is all!” Case closed.
As you are properly conscious … Coldplay caught a pair on the jumbotron at a live performance in Boston final month getting all lovey-dovey — that was till they observed themselves on the massive display.

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The person — married Astronomer CEO Andy Byron — instantly ducked out of the best way, whereas his HR govt Kristin Cabot turned to cover from sight.
Chris even referred to as out the shocking response, saying … “Uh oh. Both they’re having an affair or they’re simply very shy.”
The footage was posted on the web … and 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 repute by tapping none aside from Chris’ ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, as their “momentary spokesperson.”

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She gave a tongue-in-cheek speech … noting the corporate was “thrilled so many individuals have a newfound curiosity in knowledge workflow automation.”
Looks like the “Viva la Vida” hitmaker, actress and even Astronomer laughed off the head-turning state of affairs … and perhaps, at some point Andy and Kristin will, too.