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In Boston, at a Coldplay musicale, everything was a light- hearted moment, but all of a unforeseen, one incident converted into a viral reproach. When the band performed at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on 16 July, a kiss cam caught Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in a warm embrace with his company's CPO, Kristin Cabot. As a result, Byron has been contended to be having an adulterous affair with Kristin.
The Viral Kiss Cam Moment
During the band’s performance at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, Martin pleased the crowd with" The Jumbotron Song, where he sang about couples flashed live on the big screen; A guy and lady were cuddling together while watching the show when the camera panned.
“Whoa, look at these two,” Martin quipped. “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.”
Both men and women snappily repelled each other and tried to hide their faces. He falls down as he realises that he's flashing on screen.
Who Is Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot?
Andy Byron: CEO of Astronomer
Since July 2023, Byron has served as Astronomer's CEO. Astronomer, a New York-based data orchestration platform valued at over $1.3 billion, specialises in tools like Astro, powered by Apache Airflow, which help companies manage complex data pipelines.
Byron and Megan Kerrigan Byron are wed, and they have two kids together. The pair lives close to Gillette Stadium in Northborough, Massachusetts. Following the viral video, Megan reportedly removed “Byron” from her Facebook profile and later deactivated her account amid a flood of comments from strangers.
Kristin Cabot: The Chief People Officer
Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief People Officer since November 2024, was the other person in the kiss cam moment. Her LinkedIn profile, now deleted, described her as a “passionate people leader” who “wins trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants.”
Cabot, who has also used the surname 'Thornby', previously held roles at ObserveIT, Neo4j, and Proofpoint. In a November 2024 statement, Byron praised her “exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management,” calling her a “perfect fit” for Astronomer’s culture. The irony of her role in shaping workplace ethics has not been lost on netizens, with many mocking her trust-building claims.
The Internet’s Reaction
Online spies claim that the grey-haired man and the blonde woman are Astronomers CEO Andy Byrne and their chief people officer, Kristin Cabot. The two have appeared in company photos and at industry events together, but nothing has come out about their relationship more than a professional connection.
But such incidents don't fade away on social media and on the internet, even during a sweet concert moment that seemingly goes wrong. Social media platforms, particularly X and TikTok, have been flooded with reactions ranging from sympathy for Megan Kerrigan Byron to criticism of the authorities.
One X user wrote, “Sorry for the wife, but glad they’re being exposed,” while another quipped, “What’s worse, finding out your spouse is cheating or that they’re a Coldplay fan?”
Others criticised the pair’s decision to attend a high-profile event, with one user noting, “Why go to a packed stadium if you’re hiding a secret?”
The scandal has also given room to discussions about workplace dynamics. As CEO and HR chief, Byron and Cabot are responsible for fostering a professional culture, yet their behaviour has raised questions about leadership accountability. Some netizens have speculated about potential investigations at Astronomer, though the company has not issued an official statement.
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