Coldplay Kiss Cam Outs Tech CEO’s Alleged Affair
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JULY 18,2025
Coldplay Caught on Camera: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot Share Scandalous Moment at Coldplay Concert
A Coldplay concert turned into a viral scandal after the band’s iconic “kiss cam” appeared to catch more than just romance — it may have exposed an affair involving two high-ranking tech execs.
During the band’s show at Gillette Stadium near Boston, the jumbotron zoomed in on a seemingly affectionate couple—later identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Kristin Cabot. The moment quickly took a wild turn when the pair realized they were being broadcast to thousands of fans — and their awkward reaction lit the internet on fire.
Byron was seen with his arms around Cabot’s chest, their fingers interlocked. As soon as they noticed the camera, Cabot covered her face and turned away, while Byron ducked out of view entirely.
Chris Martin Weighs In: “Either They’re Having an Affair or Just Very Shy”
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, initially thinking he was witnessing a sweet moment, sweetly said on the mic, “Look at these two.” But he quickly sensed something was off.
“Oh, what?” Martin said, sounding puzzled. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
Moments later, realizing the situation may have been more scandalous than sweet, Martin added, “Holy s–t. I hope we didn’t do something bad.”
That moment, captured and uploaded by TikTok user @instaagraace, has racked up millions of views and over 1.3 million likes, turning this concert clip into a full-blown internet sensation.
LinkedIn Praise, Divorce Papers, and Office Gossip: Here’s the Backstory
Both Byron and Cabot are high-profile figures at Astronomer, a data and AI company reportedly valued at $1.2 billion. When Cabot joined the company in late 2023, Byron publicly praised her “exceptional leadership” and two decades of HR experience.
Cabot, in turn, expressed excitement about her new role, noting that her conversations with Byron left her “energized” about the company’s future. She even highlighted her ability to earn “trust from employees at all levels, from CEOs to assistants.”
However, what once sounded like strong professional chemistry has now become tabloid fuel.
According to Massachusetts court records, Cabot finalized a divorce in 2022. Byron, on the other hand, appears to be married to Megan Kerrigan Byron—although social media users quickly noticed that Megan had removed her married name from Facebook shortly after the video went viral. Her profile was later deleted altogether after it was bombarded with comments.
Internet Reacts: From Memes to Schadenfreude
Social media didn’t hold back. One viral Instagram comment read:
“Cost of a concert: Hotel $200, tickets $600, food/drinks $150, divorce attorney $50,000. Getting exposed by Coldplay having an affair with your co-worker: priceless.”
An X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “If I saw my husband cuddled up with his mistress at a COLDPLAY CONCERT, I would actually be sent to the psych ward.”
Former employees of Byron are reportedly celebrating his public embarrassment. “Everyone’s laughing their ass off,” one ex-employee told reporters. “The group chats are exploding. He was always a toxic boss—this just feels like karma.”
Coldplay Damage Control? Astronomer and the Alleged Couple Stay Silent
Astronomer has not issued any official comment as of Thursday. Employees at their New York office declined to speak, and both Byron and Cabot have reportedly not responded to requests for interviews. NOWTREND
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