What was supposed to be a fun, romantic moment at Coldplay’s Boston concert turned into a full-blown internet scandal — and now Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is trending for all the wrong reasons.
During the band’s sold-out show at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday night, frontman Chris Martin queued up the classic “kiss cam” to entertain the crowd. But when the camera landed on Byron — a married tech executive — and his company’s Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, things took a wildly unexpected turn.
Byron and Cabot’s reaction set off a chain reaction of gasps, laughter, and accusations. Now the internet is convinced it just witnessed an office affair get exposed in real time.
CEO Andy Byron Caught on the Coldplay Kiss Cam — And the Internet Noticed
As the kiss cam panned across the audience, it settled on a pair who looked just a little too cozy: Andy Byron, the CEO of software firm Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s HR chief. Byron had his arms around Cabot, and the two were smiling closely — until they realized they were on the jumbotron.
Panic set in immediately. Byron ducked behind a barrier like he’d just been caught sneaking out of Area 51. Cabot buried her face in her hands. The moment was awkward, uncomfortable, and impossible to ignore.
And then Chris Martin made it worse — in the best way possible for the crowd.
“Oh! Either they’re having an affair… or they’re just very shy,” he joked, sparking laughter from the crowd. The joke might have landed in the moment, but the fallout was instant.
Coldplay's Chris Martin accidentally exposes astronomer CEO Andy Byron having an affair with his HR chief Kristin Cabot. pic.twitter.com/GMa2g0EiK3
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Internet Reactions: ‘Coldplay Cheater Cam’ Goes Viral
Footage of the kiss cam moment quickly hit X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, where it exploded. The clip has already racked up millions of views and sparked thousands of comments — most of them accusing Byron and Cabot of having an inappropriate relationship.
Some of the viral responses:
- “What happens in the DARK will always come to the LIGHT!!”
- “The duck-and-hide move is straight out of the Cheater’s Playbook.”
- “Imagine if his wife and her husband are Coldplay fans… yikes.”
Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, has also been dragged into the story — with social media users tagging her and encouraging her to “check what’s trending.”
Neither Byron nor Cabot has made a public statement, but the damage may already be done.
Who Are Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot?
Andy Byron isn’t just any concertgoer — he’s the CEO of Astronomer, a fast-rising software firm that builds data orchestration tools used by companies across finance, healthcare, and media. The company is reportedly valued at over $1 billion.
Byron took over as CEO in July 2023 after a long career in enterprise software, with previous leadership roles at cybersecurity firms.
Kristin Cabot, the woman caught on cam with him, has served as Astronomer’s Chief People Officer since late last year. According to her LinkedIn profile, she prides herself on building trust across all levels of an organization — from assistants to executives.
The irony of her title, “Chief People Officer,” hasn’t gone unnoticed by the internet.
“When HR becomes the scandal,” one user tweeted.
Why Andy Byron Alleged Affair With Kristin Cabot Trend
This isn’t just about one awkward concert moment. The scandal raises bigger questions about workplace boundaries, corporate leadership, and personal accountability in the era of viral media.
Tech companies — especially those backed by major investment and operating in high-trust sectors like data — rely heavily on their executive teams to maintain a squeaky-clean image. When those leaders are caught in compromising situations, even outside of work, the reputational risk can ripple quickly through clients, investors, and employees.
Astronomer has yet to comment. But if past corporate crises are any guide, internal discussions are already happening.
Damage Control Mode: What Happens Next for Astronomer
While social media explodes with speculation, Astronomer’s board and PR team are likely scrambling behind the scenes. Even if no official policies were broken, the optics of a CEO and HR executive looking cozy on a kiss cam while both are reportedly married is difficult to spin — especially when the footage has already been memed to death.
Whether this turns into a formal investigation or just a PR clean-up operation remains to be seen.
But one thing is clear: Coldplay’s kiss cam moment may have just exposed more than anyone was ready for.
When Kiss Cams Collide With Office Politics
This story isn’t going away soon. Between the viral video, public reaction, and media coverage, Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot are now the reluctant stars of a story that perfectly blends celebrity culture, tech-world drama, and public accountability.
And all it took was one Coldplay concert to bring it crashing into view.