Chris Martin’s Kiss Cam Joke Sparks Viral CEO Affair Scandal

Coldplay Kiss Cam Moment Exposes Alleged Affair Between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Chief Kristin Cabot – Sparks Workplace Controversy

A Coldplay kiss cam just lit up a billion-dollar scandal. CEO, HR, and one viral moment. It had all started as a lighthearted moment during Coldplay's sold-out Boston concert, growing into one of the biggest viral controversies of 2025.

On July 16, at the tour stop at Gillette Stadium for “Music of the Spheres,” frontman Chris Martin took the traditional kiss cam for the band to have a little fun with the audience. But the spotlight set apart more than just a random couple. It shed light on a scandalous affair.

Caught on Camera: The Moment That Sparked a Scandal

The camera focused on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. The two, seated closely, were caught in an intimate moment before scrambling to hide their faces as the stadium jumbotron displayed their image. Martin, unaware of their real identities, added humor to the scene, joking to the crowd, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.”

Laughter erupted, but the scene quickly gained momentum far beyond the stadium walls. Within hours, social media sleuths identified the pair and connected the dots. Byron is married with two children. Cabot, his direct report, heads HR at Astronomer, a billion-dollar tech firm. Their awkward reaction only intensified speculation. 

Martin’s joke went from comic relief to uncomfortable spotlight. New footage from the event shows his stunned face as the moment unfolded. Later in the concert, he admitted, “I hope we didn’t do something bad,” showing clear regret for the unintended exposure.

A Viral Moment with Real-World Fallout

If the alleged affair happened, it brings issues of corporate ethics and power games into play. The situation then worsened with the wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, having since removed the Byron name from her social media. Neither Byron nor Cabot has yet publicly commented on the matter. Astronomer remains silent amid growing media scrutiny.

This moment, caught live, joked about on stage, and magnified online, has become more than entertainment. It’s now a cautionary tale on the unexpected costs of going viral, especially when workplace lines blur.