Coldplay Concert Turns into Viral Scandal as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Caught With HR Chief
What began as a magical night of music at a Coldplay concert in Boston quickly spiraled into a corporate scandal, after lead singer Chris Martin unknowingly exposed a secret office romance. In a now-viral video, Andy Byron, CEO of the tech company Astronomer, was caught on the venue’s big screen embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer. As the crowd cheered and the camera lingered, the pair reacted with visible panic—Byron pulled away and ducked behind the railing, while Cabot turned her back to hide her face.
The awkward moment unfolded when Chris Martin, engaging with the audience during the show, casually pointed out the couple. “Oh look at these two,” he said, as the Kiss Cam zoomed in on them. As their reaction grew more suspicious, Martin quipped, “Oh what… either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,” sparking laughter across Gillette Stadium. Unbeknownst to him, the comment would ignite online speculation and scrutiny, as social media users quickly identified the duo and their professional relationship.
According to their LinkedIn profiles, Byron has served as CEO of Astronomer since July 2023, while Cabot leads the company’s HR efforts. The fallout was swift—viewers flooded social media with reactions ranging from humor to outrage.
“HR policies will soon be updated,” one user joked, while another sympathized with Byron’s wife, who reportedly removed her husband’s last name from her Facebook profile shortly after the video surfaced. Support poured in for her as many applauded her decisive action in response to the viral revelation.
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