What started as a magical night at a Coldplay concert turned into a viral media frenzy—pulling NFL veteran Kirk Cousins into a scandal he had nothing to do with. During the show, cameras captured an intimate and controversial moment between Andy Byron, CEO of the data company Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, a senior executive at another firm. The problem? Both were married to other people.

The moment, broadcast on the concert’s big screen, quickly spiraled into a viral storm online. But things took a wild turn when Netflix—filming for its upcoming Quarterback documentary series (Season 2), starring Cousins—subtly inserted this exact scene into its teaser clip, sending viewers into a frenzy.

Netflix’s Bold Move Sparks Controversy

As Netflix teased Season 2 of Quarterback, eagle-eyed fans were shocked to see the now-infamous Coldplay kiss clip woven into the edit. The moment, originally captured for a concert montage, was repurposed into the NFL docuseries, turning what was supposed to be a sports narrative into a trending topic laced with real-life drama.

While Cousins wasn’t involved in the incident, his name began trending alongside the scandal. Some accused Netflix of exploiting a private matter for clicks, while others praised the platform’s bold, tongue-in-cheek storytelling approach.

“Kirk Cousins just wanted to play football. Now he’s the side character in the year’s juiciest drama,” one X (formerly Twitter) user joked.

CEO Fallout: Andy Byron Resigns

The fallout was swift. Andy Byron has since stepped down as CEO of Astronomer following public backlash and internal pressure. Kristin Cabot, too, is reportedly facing an internal review at her company. Neither has made a public statement.

The viral clip has spawned memes, reaction videos, and commentary from across the internet, making it one of the most talked-about moments in tech, sports, and entertainment this month.

Social Media Reacts

“Chris Martin was just singing his heart out, and this guy’s entire career exploded.”

“Netflix doesn’t miss. That’s some next-level trolling.”

“This wasn’t a concert. It was a real-time reality show episode.”

The Bigger Picture

In an era where every camera can become a headline, this bizarre mix of sports documentary, corporate scandal, and viral media shows just how fast reputations can shift. Cousins may be a bystander in all this, but his name is now permanently linked to one of 2025’s most unexpected viral moments.