During Coldplay's recent "Music of the Spheres" tour stop at London's Wembley Stadium on August 22, 2025, frontman Chris Martin orchestrated a heartwarming marriage proposal for a fan, adding a playful touch by referencing a past "kiss cam" incident.

The proposal unfolded during a light-hearted segment of the show involving the "kiss cam," a regular feature at Coldplay concerts. The camera focused on a man holding a sign that read, "I want to propose to her," with an arrow pointing towards his girlfriend. Recognizing the cue, Martin engaged with the couple, but not without a humorous preamble.

Before fully embracing the romantic moment, Martin launched into a series of mock "security checks," seemingly poking fun at a recent controversy involving a previous Coldplay concert. Just a month prior, at a show in Massachusetts, the kiss cam captured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in an embrace with the company's Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. The incident sparked a social media frenzy when it was revealed that both Byron and Cabot were married to other people. The ensuing backlash led to their resignations.

Aware of the potential for similar unexpected revelations, Martin quipped, "Okay, now listen. My brother, I need you to know, because I do some very basic security checks, okay? Is this person your partner?". The audience erupted in laughter as the man affirmed that she was, indeed, his partner. Martin continued, "It's his partner, okay. Are you cousins or siblings or anything weird like that? Okay, no. Are you AI? Are you real people?".

Once satisfied with his "security checks," Martin transitioned to a more earnest tone, offering the man some musical advice. He sang a short soliloquy: "My beautiful brother, here is some advice for free. As we all look on, and see you go down, I advise you to get down on one knee". Following Martin's cue, the man dropped to one knee, presenting a ring to his girlfriend. Overcome with emotion, she accepted his proposal as the stadium roared with cheers.

Martin then congratulated the happy couple, singing, "Congratulations, my brother and my sister. What a beautiful girl. What a wonderful guy. On a day like this, I encourage you to kiss. I hope you're happy until the day that you die".

Despite the previous controversy, Martin confirmed that the kiss cam would remain a part of Coldplay concerts. Referencing the Astronomer CEO incident, he remarked, "We've been doing [the kiss cam] a long time...life throws you lemons and you've got to make lemonade".

The playful handling of the proposal, combined with Martin's lighthearted acknowledgment of the prior incident, was well-received by the audience and online viewers. Many fans took to social media to comment on Martin's "security checks," with some joking that he was "traumatized" by the previous kiss cam incident. Overall, the event showcased Martin's ability to create memorable moments for fans while addressing sensitive situations with humor and grace.