The Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium was supposed to be a night of music, lights, and unity. But instead, it turned into the internet’s hottest scandal — and now, the fan who accidentally sparked it all is speaking out.

The mystery concertgoer behind the now-viral video showing tech CEO Andy Byron passionately kissing a female companion not believed to be his wife during the band’s romantic ballad has broken their silence — and they’re not holding back.

“I was just trying to record ‘Yellow’ — next thing I know, I caught Silicon Valley’s most ‘faithful’ exec locking lips with someone who definitely wasn’t on his LinkedIn,” the fan said in an exclusive statement to a local outlet. “I wasn’t snooping. They were front row, center stage, acting like nobody else was watching.”

Grace Springer (right) pictured at the Coldplay gig before she caught the awkward moment on her phoneCredit: instaagraace/Instagram

💋 The Clip That Rocked Tech Twitter

The now-infamous 17-second clip shows Byron — a married father of three and the current CEO of Astronomer AI — sharing a seemingly intimate kiss with an unnamed woman. The embrace happened just as Coldplay launched into “Fix You,” with the stadium kiss cam catching every second.

Moments later, concertgoers nearby pulled out phones, and one TikTok upload ignited a firestorm, garnering over 8 million views in under 24 hours.

🎤 “This Ain’t TMZ, This Was Front Row”

The fan who recorded the footage emphasized they had no agenda. “People are mad at me like I hunted the guy down,” they said. “I didn’t even know who he was — until someone behind me yelled, ‘Isn’t that Andy Byron?!’ And that’s when I realized… this wasn’t just a moment. This was a moment.”

They added pointedly:

“Stupid games get stupid prizes. If you’re going to act like no one’s watching in public, don’t be surprised when someone has a phone.”

📉 Fallout from the Viral Scandal

Since the video’s release, Byron has gone silent on social media, while Astronomer AI has declined to comment on his personal matters. Meanwhile, internet sleuths have tried to identify the mystery woman — with theories ranging from a colleague to a well-known VC figure.

Byron’s spouse has yet to release a public statement, but insiders report “deep tension” behind the scenes. Several tabloids suggest Byron’s future as CEO could be in jeopardy, depending on how his board reacts.

🎶 Coldplay, Unwitting Matchmakers?

Ironically, Coldplay themselves have remained completely removed from the drama — though memes about “Fix You” never hitting the same again have flooded social media.