Woman Fired After Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident
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The woman at the center of a viral stadium video has spoken out. She says alcohol led to an embarrassing moment that cost her career.
The incident happened during a Coldplay concert in Denver. The stadium’s “Kiss Cam,” which encourages couples to kiss, focused on her and a male colleague. She gave him a long, unexpected kiss on the lips.
The video spread quickly online. Many viewers noted they were wearing badges for the global consulting firm KPMG.
In a new interview, the woman admits her actions were wrong. She says drinking “a couple of High Noons” – a popular alcoholic drink – influenced her behavior. She calls it a “bad decision.”
She confirms the professional consequences were severe. KPMG fired her shortly after the video went viral. She describes the fallout as a major lesson in accountability for inappropriate actions at work.
The male colleague was not fired. The company has not commented on his status.