What was meant to be a night of music and magic at Coldplay’s July 16 concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, turned into an internet spectacle after a couple was caught on the event’s kiss cam—and their reaction sparked affair allegations that have since gone viral. As the band performed, frontman Chris Martin directed attention to the venue’s large screen, asking couples to share a kiss for the crowd. When the camera landed on two concertgoers in an affectionate embrace, their stunned and evasive response raised eyebrows across the stadium—and the internet.

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Martin quipped into the mic, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” igniting laughter at the stadium but also launching a viral moment that would have real-life consequences for the couple involved.The couple was quickly identified by internet sleuths as Andy Byron, CEO of data startup Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer. Both are married—to other people. Byron and Cabot were seen on the screen with Byron embracing Cabot from behind. But once they realized they were being filmed, Cabot turned away and covered her face, while Byron abruptly ducked out of frame. The awkward dodge didn’t go unnoticed—and soon had millions speculating about what they were trying to hide.

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Clips of the moment were posted across TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, quickly gaining over 20 million views. Social media users flooded comment sections with theories, screenshots, and sleuthing threads. Within hours, LinkedIn pages, company announcements, and even family Facebook profiles were being dissected. Public reaction was swift and mixed. While some joked about being “caught by Chris Martin,” others criticized the ethical implications of what appeared to be a workplace affair—particularly given the professional dynamic between a CEO and an HR executive.

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The scandal’s most immediate victim appears to be Megan Kerrigan Byron, Andy’s wife. Online users flooded her Facebook profile with messages of sympathy before she deactivated her account. Observers noted that she had quietly removed “Byron” from her name prior to disappearing from the platform. Meanwhile, Kristin Cabot has remained silent. Her LinkedIn profile, which once celebrated her November 2024 hiring at Astronomer, now appears to have removed posts or gone private.

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The situation has also raised questions about power dynamics and professional ethics. As CEO and Chief People Officer, Byron and Cabot are responsible for setting the tone of workplace culture, including expectations around integrity and professional conduct. If the relationship is confirmed to be more than just platonic, it could represent a significant HR and leadership breach. Just months before the concert, Byron had publicly praised Cabot during her onboarding, describing her as “a transformative leader” who was already making a positive impact on the company.

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What started as a light-hearted kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert became a cautionary tale about public visibility in the digital age. In a matter of minutes, a private interaction turned into a viral scandal with real-world personal and professional consequences. The incident underscores how fleeting moments—especially those caught on camera—can spiral out of control, particularly when the subjects are public figures or corporate leaders. For some, it’s entertainment. For others, it’s a devastating unraveling of trust.

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As this story continues to develop, Astronomer’s silence is becoming louder. And for Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, the music may have stopped—but the echo of that concert moment is far from fading.

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