Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, has responded after a viral video from a Coldplay concert caught him in a close moment with his head of HR, Kristin Cabot. The video, taken at Gillette Stadium, shows Byron with his arms around Cabot. She holds his hands until they both notice the kiss cam and quickly pull apart.
Coldplay Crowd Shocked by Unexpected Moment
As the moment plays on the big screen, Coldplay singer Chris Martin sees it too. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” he says, reacting live from the stage. The crowd erupts.
Byron Calls the Scene “Deeply Embarrassing”
Byron, who is reportedly married, has called the situation “deeply embarrassing.” Cabot, who joined Astronomer in 2023, has since deleted her LinkedIn profile. She divorced her husband in 2022. It’s unclear if either has faced internal consequences.
Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Goes Viral
The clip has gone viral on TikTok, gaining millions of views. Former Astronomer employees say they found the video hilarious. Some called Byron a “toxic boss” and said the exposure felt like karma. With Astronomer valued at $1.2 billion, many are now questioning the company’s leadership and workplace conduct.
