Boston, MA – July 16, 2025 – What was meant to be a fun and romantic moment at a Coldplay concert has turned into a corporate scandal after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were caught on the venue’s “kiss cam.”
The incident took place at Gillette Stadium in Boston, where Coldplay frontman Chris Martin jokingly told the crowd, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” after Byron and Cabot were seen hugging before nervously pulling away and hiding their faces.
The clip quickly went viral on TikTok, surpassing 4 million likes, and social media users identified the pair as high-ranking executives at Astronomer, a data management company.
Personal and Professional Fallout
- Reports suggest that Byron is married, while Cabot is reportedly going through a divorce. Following the viral moment, Byron’s wife allegedly removed his last name from her Facebook profile.
- Both executives faced a wave of criticism, with users raising concerns about workplace ethics and potential policy violations.
- Astronomer has disabled comments on its official social media pages, and Byron has deleted his LinkedIn profile.
The scandal, dubbed “ColdplayGate” by online communities, has sparked debates on professional conduct in the workplace, particularly in leadership roles. Neither Byron nor Cabot has issued a public statement, and Astronomer has declined to comment on the matter.
Meanwhile, the clip continues to circulate, with sports teams and meme pages jumping on the trend, turning the awkward moment into one of the most talked-about viral stories of the summer.
