The couple was taken by surprise as they were caught on the jumbotron by Chris Martin. The Coldplay singer may have caused an awkward moment when he commented on a CEO embracing a colleague at the band’s show in Boston.
It was supposed to be a night filled with music and magic. But for two concertgoers at a Coldplay show in Boston, it turned into a public embarrassment they likely won’t forget.
A Coldplay Concert Turns Uncomfortably Personal
While the crowd at Gillette Stadium swayed to Coldplay’s tunes, the venue’s "kiss cam" captured what seemed like an intimate couple's moment. But the brief footage quickly raised eyebrows — and sent social media into a frenzy.
Caught on the big screen were Andy Byron, CEO of the billion-dollar AI firm Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s head of HR. They weren’t just enjoying the music — Byron had his arms around Cabot, their fingers entwined. The second they realized they were being broadcast to thousands, their mood shifted fast.
Cabot covered her face in panic. Byron ducked down, trying to hide. The crowd reacted with a mix of laughter, shock, and confusion. So did Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
The woman immediately turned around and hid her face, while the man ducked low.
“Are They Having an Affair?”
Martin, seemingly amused at first, offered a sweet remark: “Look at these two.” But moments later, after watching their frantic response, his tone changed. “Either they’re having an affair,” he said, “or they’re just very shy.” Then, under his breath, added: “Holy sh-t. I hope we didn’t do something bad.”
But by then, the internet had already started speculating — and judging.
Their Background Raises More Questions
Byron and Cabot are no strangers to working closely. When Cabot joined Astronomer in November, Byron praised her “exceptional leadership.” Cabot, in turn, wrote about how energized she felt after talking to Byron.
The awkward part? Byron is married — or at least he was — to Megan Kerrigan Byron. Cabot, on the other hand, finalized her divorce in 2022. Court records confirm she shares a child with her ex, Kenneth Thornby, who paid a lump sum in child support.
Byron and Cabot work together at tech firm Astronomer. Bain Capital Ventures
The Internet Has a Field Day
As the clip spread across TikTok and Instagram, users wasted no time delivering punchy commentary.
One joked:
“Cost of a concert: $950. Getting exposed by Coldplay with your co-worker? Priceless.”
Another posted:
“She clearly skipped the HR lesson on workplace boundaries.”
A TikTok video of the moment has already racked up millions of views and over 1.3 million likes. Meanwhile, Byron’s wife reportedly dropped her married name from Facebook, and her page was flooded with comments before she removed it altogether.
Former Staff Say They’re Not Surprised
An ex-Astronomer employee told media outlets that Byron’s former staff were “laughing their ass off.” According to them, the CEO had a “toxic” management style — making this unexpected exposure somewhat satisfying for those who once worked under him.
Silence from Astronomer
Neither Byron nor Cabot have commented on the incident. Astronomer has yet to release a statement. The company’s New York office declined to speak on the record.
But while they stay silent, the internet isn’t done talking — and the kiss cam saga keeps getting more views, reactions, and memes by the hour.
