A viral moment at Coldplay’s Boston concert has unexpectedly drawn Astronomer CEO Andy Byron into the public eye, sparking widespread online speculation about a possible workplace affair and renewed interest in his professional history.
The concert’s “Kiss Cam” segment appeared to reveal the high-ranking tech executive alongside a rumored mistress, with their unexpected reaction quickly capturing the crowd’s—and the internet’s—attention.
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A viral moment at Coldplay’s Boston concert has catapulted Astronomer CEO Andy Byron into the spotlight, fueling online rumors of an office romance and renewing scrutiny of his past behavior in the tech world.
The unexpected attention began when the concert’s “Kiss Cam” panned to Byron and a woman beside him. Instead of leaning in for a kiss, Byron abruptly ducked down to avoid the camera, while the woman turned her head away.
The pair were soon identified as Andy Byron, CEO of the data orchestration firm Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer — seen in a seemingly intimate moment just before the evasive reaction.
Kristin Cabot hides her face as she appears on the big screen with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron at Coldplay’s Boston concert on July 16, 2025 | Source: TikTok/@instaagraace
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin addressed the awkward moment with humor, telling the crowd:
“Uh-oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
The crowd laughed, and social media did the rest. “Chris Martin doing God’s work,” one user joked. “Imagine getting caught by Coldplay,” added another.
Another video angle shows Cabot turning her back as Byron ducks out of frame during the same moment | Source: TikTok/@instaagraace
Online users quickly ran with the narrative. “He’s having an affair…” one person claimed, while another wrote, “They’re definitely hiding something, that’s for sure.”
One TikTok user said they immediately recognized the duo:
“Oh my God, that looks like Astronomer CEO Andy Byron AND Astronomer Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot??? That’s gonna be one awkward board meeting — if not a couple of divorces.”
Once it became known that Byron is married, more questions emerged. “I wonder where he told his wife he was going?” one user mused.
As the video racked up millions of views, social media detectives began digging into the pair’s backgrounds — including Byron’s 2023 press release praising Cabot’s hiring at Astronomer. In it, he wrote:
“Kristin’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory… Her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.”
Now, that quote is being widely shared with a new layer of irony.
Reaction to the unfolding scandal has ranged from comedic to cutting. One commenter wrote,
“This cheating scandal is the gift that keeps on giving… for the lawyers, that is. Their spouses should be thanking the tabloids 😂😂😂”
Others speculated that the affair might not be one-sided. “She looks like she’s wearing a wedding ring too,” someone noted. However, Massachusetts court records show that Kristin Cabot and her former husband, Kenneth Thornby, filed for divorce in 2018 and finalized it in 2022. While it’s unclear if she has remarried, records confirm they share at least one child and that Thornby was ordered to pay child support.
Meanwhile, scrutiny has intensified around Byron’s marriage. His wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, initially removed his surname from her Facebook profile before deleting her entire account. Her Instagram has also been deactivated.
Sources suggest Megan acted quickly after being flooded with messages referencing the viral video. Online, many rallied to her support.
Andy Byron has since deleted his LinkedIn profile, prompting one commenter to note:
“I know the company is going crazy today.”
While Byron has wiped his online presence, Cabot’s professional profile remains active. It describes her as:
“An influential leader and fearless change-agent… winning trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to assistants.”
But as public attention on the alleged affair grows, Byron’s professional history has also come under fresh examination — particularly his tenure at cybersecurity firm Cybereason.
According to a 2018 report by The Information titled “Fake Hire, Staff Departures Roil SoftBank-Backed Security Startup,” Byron was described by former colleagues as an aggressive and toxic leader.
“Multiple former employees said Mr. Byron would lash out against employees who disagreed with him, including threatening to fire them,” the article reported.
“You couldn’t challenge him,” said one former employee.
Byron joined Cybereason in 2017 as Chief Revenue Officer and worked there for over two years. During that time, insiders say his management style drove several resignations — after which he allegedly brought in loyal sales hires from his former company, Fuze.
