At a Coldplay concert on July 16, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on the venue’s kiss cam embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer. Both are married—but not to each other. As the camera zoomed in, Byron ducked and Cabot covered her face, prompting Coldplay’s Chris Martin to quip, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy.” Soon after, a supposed apology from Byron surfaced online, expressing regret and quoting Coldplay lyrics. However, the statement was quickly debunked as fake, traced to a parody X account named “Peter Enis.” Astronomer confirmed the statement was not real and clarified that Byron had not issued any public comment. In response to the viral video and growing media attention, Astronomer placed Byron on temporary leave and launched a formal internal investigation. Pete DeJoy, the company’s co-founder, stepped in as interim CEO. Meanwhile, Byron’s wife removed her married name from social media and later deactivated her accounts, fueling speculation about personal fallout. The incident has sparked widespread online debate, memes, and even jokes from other celebrities, turning a brief concert moment into a full-blown PR crisis for the tech firm. Byron remains silent as the story continues to unfold.
The internet found out he’s married and she knows 🙃 Imagine being caught having an affair by Coldplay 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/XtdQspLixO
— TONI TONE (@t0nit0ne) July 17, 2025
