A light-hearted moment at a Coldplay concert turned into a viral scandal after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, were caught together on the venue’s kiss-cam. The two appeared startled and attempted to move out of sight, prompting Coldplay’s Chris Martin to joke, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.”

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The clip quickly went viral, getting millions of views and triggering online speculation. It sparked widespread attention not just for the awkward moment, but because both individuals hold top leadership positions at the same company.

Coldplay accidentally exposed an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot at one of their recent concerts. pic.twitter.com/hsJHV2u5UM

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The fallout was swift. Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, reportedly dropped his surname and deactivated her social media accounts. Meanwhile, Byron disabled and then deleted his LinkedIn profile after facing backlash.

Former employees of Astronomer have come forward with claims of a toxic work environment, calling Byron’s public embarrassment “karma.” Many suggested that this wasn’t the first time staff suspected a close relationship between the CEO and HR head.

Although no official statement has been released by Astronomer, internal and external pressure is mounting. Observers say the incident raises serious concerns about workplace professionalism, ethics, and potential conflicts of interest in corporate leadership.