In July 2025, married mother of two Kristin Cabot was caught on a kisscam embracing her also married boss, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert. A video of this moment went viral, with the suspected adultery between a tech CEO and his head of HR drawing mockery, abuse and threats from across the internet. In a Times exclusive, Josie Ensor interviewed Cabot and in this bonus episode of The Story we’re reading that article for you.

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Guest: Josie Ensor, chief US reporter, The Times.

Producers: Harry Stott, Sophie McNulty.

Read more: Coldplay kisscam HR boss Kristin Cabot on 16 seconds that ruined her life

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‘The harassment never ended’: Coldplay kisscam HR boss on 16 seconds that ruined her life

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‘The harassment never ended’: Coldplay kisscam HR boss on 16 seconds that ruined her life