A seemingly innocent moment during a Coldplay concert in Boston has turned into a viral scandal, unexpectedly drawing Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR executive Kristin Cabot into the limelight. What started as a humorous concert interaction has now ignited serious speculation about an alleged office affair and prompted a renewed look at Byron’s controversial leadership history.
Coldplay’s “Kiss Cam” Exposes an Awkward Reaction
During Coldplay’s July 16th concert at Gillette Stadium, the band’s iconic “Kiss Cam” panned across the crowd, spotlighting a couple whose strange reaction instantly drew attention. The man ducked out of frame while the woman turned her face away—an awkward display that caught the attention of frontman Chris Martin himself.
“Uh-oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,”
joked Martin from the stage, to roars from the crowd.
Social media quickly identified the pair: Andy Byron, CEO of data orchestration firm Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer.
