Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Scandal: How Chris Martin Accidentally Exposed a CEO-HR Affair Rumour

CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot sparked viral controversy after being caught on Coldplay’s 'kiss cam'. Their awkward reaction triggered affair rumours and memes online.
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Boston, July 18, 2025 — What began as a fun concert moment turned into an internet-breaking controversy when Coldplay frontman Chris Martin playfully reacted to a couple spotted on the ‘kiss cam’—only to spark viral cheating rumours involving two high-profile executives.

During Coldplay’s performance at Gillette Stadium in Boston, the iconic ‘kiss cam’ panned to a couple seated together in the VIP section. The audience—and the band—witnessed an awkward moment as Andy Byron, CEO of tech firm Astronomer, and his company’s HR head Kristin Cabot, appeared visibly uncomfortable.

“Oh, look at these two,” Chris Martin joked on the mic. But when Byron ducked and Cabot covered her face, Martin added, “Oh… either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.”

Within hours, the moment went wildly viral, being dubbed #ColdplayGate online.

  • Andy Byron has served as CEO and Director of Astronomer, a $1.3 billion tech company, since 2023. Former employees have described him as a “toxic boss” in online forums.

  • Kristin Cabot joined Astronomer in 2024 as Chief People Officer and was praised in a press release by Byron for her “exceptional leadership.”

Old remarks by Cabot, claiming she “wins the trust of CEOs,” have resurfaced online amid the controversy.

Social media exploded with speculation, memes, and commentary. Users pointed out that Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, who has now reportedly dropped his last name from her Facebook profile, changing it to “Kerrigan.”

According to public records, Kristin Cabot divorced her husband Kenneth Thornby in 2022. The timeline of her personal and professional association with Byron has fueled more speculation.

Even Elon Musk joined the online frenzy, responding to a meme with a laughing emoji.

Meanwhile, Ry Walker, co-founder and former CEO of Astronomer, distanced himself from the issue.

“I’m no longer involved in @astronomerio — yes I was co-founder and early CEO — not on the team or board since 2022, and have no information on ColdplayGate,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

  • There is no official confirmation of a personal relationship between Byron and Cabot.

  • Neither party has made a public statement as of now.

  • Astronomer Inc. has also not released any corporate response.

What remains clear is that a brief moment on a concert camera, amplified by social media and Chris Martin’s offhand remark, has triggered a full-blown corporate scandal in the public eye.

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