At Coldplay’s July 16, 2025 concert at Gillette Stadium (Boston), a classic “kiss cam” moment went viral when Andy Byron, CEO of software and data company Astronomer (valued at about $1.2 billion), and Kristin Cabot, the company’s director of human resources, appeared on screen.
In the images they are seen embracing and intertwining hands, until they realize they are being filmed and quickly pull away, visibly uncomfortable… They are both married to different partners!
Reaction at the Coldplay show and on social networks
Vocalist Chris Martin, surprised by the on-screen couple, joked:
“Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy…” and added humorously, “I hope we didn’t do something bad.”
The clip, posted on TikTok, quickly amassed more than 3 million reactions, and users on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn began analyzing profiles, claiming that Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, with whom he has two children, and that Cabot divorced in 2022.
Following the incident, Byron’s wife apparently deleted her last name from his Facebook profile and deleted his account, while Cabot also removed his professional presence on LinkedIn.
What are the risks involved for Astronomer?
Sentimental involvement between a senior executive and the head of Human Resources raises questions about favoritism, impartiality and conflicts of interest in the company.
With Astronomer valued at approximately $1.2 billion, these types of scandals can affect the confidence of investors, customers and partners, especially when memes and viral content about the alleged infidelity circulate.
Company personnel have been barred from speaking to the press, suggesting concerns about the work environment and possible internal effects of this situation.
The Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot Scandal
The company, for which Andy Byron is CEO, is dedicated to developing software specialized in analysis and artificial intelligence tools.
The businessman is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron and lives in New York. The couple owns more than $1 million worth of property in Massachusetts.
Kristin Cabot is married to Kenneth C. Thornby, a fashion industry entrepreneur.
Ambos están siendo duramente señalados y criticados en redes sociales a raíz de su infidelidad pues el video se está haciendo viral
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Bad publicity for the company?
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The image of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot on “kiss cam” during the Coldplay show has sparked a scandal with potential employment, reputational and personal impact.
Although neither has commented publicly, the removal of names and profiles by both reinforces the perception that something has happened.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, this episode serves as a reminder that the line between private and professional is increasingly fragile in today’s connected world.
Here’s the video everyone’s talking about in the middle of Coldplay’s show.
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