During a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, a lighthearted “kiss cam” moment turned into a viral scandal when frontman Chris Martin unknowingly drew attention to Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. The incident, which unfolded in front of thousands of fans, has ignited widespread speculation about a possible workplace affair, raising questions about leadership ethics at the billion-dollar tech firm.

As part of Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour, the band engaged the audience with a playful kiss cam segment. The camera panned across the crowd, landing on Byron and Cabot, who appeared cozy, with Byron’s arms wrapped around Cabot. Unaware of their identities, Martin commented, “Oh look at these two,” prompting cheers from the audience. However, the mood shifted when the pair realized they were on the jumbotron. Byron quickly released Cabot and ducked behind a barrier, while Cabot covered her face with her hands, visibly flustered. Martin, sensing the awkwardness, quipped, “Oh what… either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,” eliciting laughter from the 60,000 attendees.

The moment was captured on video and rapidly spread across social media platforms like X and TikTok, amassing millions of views. Online users quickly identified the individuals as Andy Byron, the married CEO of Astronomer, a New York-based data orchestration company valued at over $1.3 billion, and Kristin Cabot, the firm’s Chief People Officer. Byron, who has led Astronomer since July 2023, is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, with whom he shares two children. The couple resides in Northborough, near the concert venue in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Cabot, who joined Astronomer in November 2024, is also reportedly married to Kenneth C. Thornby, though her current marital status remains unconfirmed.

Social media reactions have been swift and polarized. Many expressed sympathy for Byron’s wife, with comments flooding her Facebook page urging her to “check social media.” One user wrote, “Sorry for the wife but glad they’re being exposed and embarrassed,” while another remarked, “Why go to a packed stadium if you’re hiding a secret?” Others poked fun at the situation, with one X post joking, “What’s worse, finding out your spouse is cheating or that they’re a fan of Coldplay?” The irony of Cabot’s LinkedIn profile, which boasts her ability to “win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants,” has also drawn mockery online.

Astronomer, known for its data orchestration platform Astro, powered by Apache Airflow, has not issued an official statement regarding the incident. Neither Byron nor Cabot has publicly addressed the allegations of an affair. The company, which achieved “unicorn” status in 2022 with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, recently relocated its headquarters to New York City. Byron’s career includes prior roles as Chief Revenue Officer at Cybereason and President at Fuze, while Cabot has held HR leadership positions at Neo4j and Proofpoint, emphasizing her focus on aligning people strategy with business goals.

The viral footage has sparked broader discussions about workplace ethics, particularly given the senior roles of both individuals. As CEO and Chief People Officer, Byron and Cabot are responsible for shaping Astronomer’s culture, making their public behavior a point of scrutiny. Some online commentators have questioned whether their actions violate company policies or governance norms, though no internal investigation has been confirmed by Astronomer.

The incident, now dubbed the “Coldplay Cheater Cam” by netizens, has overshadowed Coldplay’s record-breaking tour stop in Boston. While the band continues its global performances, this moment is likely to be remembered not for hits like “Viva la Vida” or “Yellow,” but for the unintended exposure of a tech industry scandal that continues to unfold online.