Coldplay Concert Sparks Viral Scandal Involving CEO Andy Byron and CPO Kristin Cabot
What began as a playful moment at a Coldplay concert has spiraled into a full-blown viral controversy involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot.
The incident unfolded on July 16 during the Boston show, when the duo was caught on the “kiss cam,” triggering a playful remark from Chris Martin and setting social media abuzz. A TikTok clip of the moment, posted by Grace Springer, quickly went viral, racking up over 55 million views and fueling a storm of online speculation.
As internet detectives dug deeper, it was revealed that both Byron and Cabot were (or still are) married to other people. The drama escalated when Byron’s wife removed his name from social media before deleting her entire account, while he scrubbed his LinkedIn profile clean.
To add fuel to the fire, a fake apology letter from Byron surfaced online, forcing Astronomer to publicly deny its legitimacy. Meanwhile, an unrelated Andy Byron gained unwanted attention for a cheeky comment about his wife: “She’ll be so happy I wasn’t cheating,” he joked, only adding more confusion to the saga.
With neither executive commenting publicly, the drama continues to unfold. “ColdplayGate” has now taken on a life of its own, merging internet gossip with corporate scandal, leaving everyone wondering what’s next in this unfolding mess.
