Astronomer CEO Andy Byron faces massive backlash after a video from a Coldplay concert captured him in an intimate moment with the company’s HR head, Kristin Cabot.
The clip shows Byron wrapping his arm around Cabot as the band’s Kiss Cam zoomed in and projected them on the big screen. Both looked shocked and tried to hide, but the audience had already seen the moment.
The video spread rapidly across social media, gathering millions of views within hours. Users flooded timelines with memes, jokes, and fierce comments, turning the incident into a viral sensation.
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Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin addressed the moment live during the show, saying: “Whoa, look at these two. All right, come on. You’re OK. Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.” His remark intensified speculation about Byron and Cabot’s relationship and added fuel to the online frenzy.
Soon after, several posts claimed Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, started the controversy. Reports on social media and some websites claim this statement includes emotional responses to the incident, but these have been identified as fake or unconfirmed.
Astronomer Andy Byron’s company has also denied the authenticity of similar statements attributed to him.
Reports suggested Megan removed her husband’s last name from her social media accounts and deactivated some profiles. However, no official comment came from her side, leaving these claims unconfirmed.
Social media continues to debate the issue, with thousands of users speculating about the CEO’s private life and criticising the lack of professional boundaries.
A lighthearted concert moment has turned into a major corporate scandal, showing how fast public perception shifts and personal choices leave lasting impacts.
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