The Viral Concert Clip That Took Over TikTok
It started as just another Jonas Brothers concert in Buffalo, New York. But for Scott Kelly, a veteran and communications manager from Buffalo, it became the most unexpected 15 minutes of fame he could imagine. During the show, a recruitment consultant named Brandon Bieron was caught on camera reviewing Kelly’s resume on his phone—right in the middle of the concert. A nearby fan filmed the moment and posted it to TikTok with the caption, “Scott Kelly your resume was being reviewed at a Jonas Brother concert tonight. Good luck.” The video exploded, racking up over 51 million views and turning Scott Kelly into an overnight internet sensation.
From Anonymous Resume to National TV
The story didn’t end with TikTok fame. As the video went viral, Kelly was bombarded with messages and job offers—even though he was already employed. He admitted he didn’t even have a TikTok account until friends alerted him to his sudden celebrity status. “I had a buddy of mine text me, ‘Hey, dude, you’re going famous on TikTok.’ I’m like, I don’t even have a TikTok. What are you talking about?” Kelly told Inside Edition.
The twist? Kelly had never actually applied for a job with Brandon. The two are both military veterans who served in the same infantry battalion in 2014. Brandon, who often recruits veteran talent, was reviewing Kelly’s resume as part of his ongoing efforts to help fellow veterans transition to civilian careers.
A Surreal Meeting on The Tonight Show
The viral moment caught the attention of late-night TV, and Jimmy Fallon orchestrated a surprise meeting between Scott Kelly and the Jonas Brothers on
The Tonight Show. The pop trio, in the midst of promoting their new Disney+ film and soundtrack
A Very Jonas Christmas, were visibly starstruck to meet the man behind the viral resume.
In a candid exchange, Kelly admitted to the Jonas Brothers, “I had never heard of you before this.” The brothers laughed it off, and by the end of the segment, Kelly declared himself “a huge fanboy now”. The encounter was heartfelt and humorous, with Kelly and Brandon set to collaborate on Kelly’s podcast to discuss the challenges veterans face when entering the civilian workforce.
What’s Next for Scott Kelly and the Jonas Brothers?
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Scott Kelly is still employed as a manager at a communications company in Buffalo and hosts a podcast called
At the W’s Edge, where he plans to feature Brandon as a guest to talk about veteran support.
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The Jonas Brothers continue their 20th anniversary tour, with upcoming shows and a New Year’s Eve performance set to be livestreamed from Florida.
Why This Story Resonates
This viral moment is more than just a quirky internet story—it’s a reminder of how random acts and digital culture can change lives overnight. It also shines a light on the importance of supporting veterans as they transition to civilian careers, a topic both Kelly and Brandon are passionate about.
For the Jonas Brothers, it’s another example of how their concerts—and their fans—can create unforgettable, headline-grabbing moments. For Scott Kelly, it’s proof that you never know when your resume might make you famous.
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