India, July 22 -- The View host Whoopi Goldberg appeared to defend former Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon following the now-infamous "kiss cam" incident involving the company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot.

The controversy erupted after Bryon was seen on the jumbotron at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston last week, hugging Cabot from behind. The footage quickly went viral, sparking rumors of an alleged affair.

Both Bryon and Cabot were placed on administrative leave shortly afterward, and Bryon has since resigned from his position.

During Monday's episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg expressed sympathy for the pair.

"Sometimes you can't help who you want to get on," she commented. "Sometimes you just can't help it. Because she's n...