Astronomer Investigates CEO’s Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident
On Friday, tech firm Astronomer announced it is launching an investigation regarding a viral video featuring CEO Andy Byron sharing a cozy moment with Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert held at Gillette Stadium near Boston on Wednesday evening. The video, which has captured the attention of millions, depicts the two in an embrace that has raised eyebrows and speculation.
The company clarified that a fake statement attributed to Byron had been circulating, emphasizing that he has not issued any official comments. Additionally, Astronomer dispelled rumors claiming that another employee, Alyssa Stoddard, was involved in the incident, asserting that she was not present at the concert.
Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, added to the spectacle by commenting on the couple’s surprised reaction when caught on the Kiss Cam, quipping, “Oh, look at these two. Alright, come on, you’re okay. Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.” His lighthearted commentary contributed to the video’s reach, which has now amassed over 136 million views.
One particularly popular tweet illustrating the moment captures the essence of the viral sensation:
Coldplay puts CEO of Astronomer and Head of HR on jumbotron looking cozy during their concert. pic.twitter.com/yuy2R5FAEc
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) July 17, 2025
In the aftermath, the company issued a statement underscoring its commitment to the core values that have shaped its culture since inception. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into the matter, promising forthcoming updates:
Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.
The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.
Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event and no other employees were in the video. Andy Byron has not put out any statement; reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.
In a dramatic turn of events, it was reported that Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, swiftly removed her married name from her Facebook profile and later deleted her account entirely after becoming inundated with comments regarding the video. The New York Post highlighted this development, noting the increasingly tumultuous situation surrounding the couple:
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, quickly deleted her social media page after a video of her husband allegedly cheating at a Coldplay concert went viral.
Page Six observed that Megan’s Facebook page, which contained family photos, was no longer accessible as of Thursday morning.
Shortly before taking down her profile, she deleted her surname from her account.
Megan was quick to take action after several people bombarded her account with comments on Andy being spotted with his company’s chief human resources officer, Kristin Cabot, at Wednesday night’s concert in Boston.
Moreover, the New York Post shared work-related photos showcasing Byron and Cabot prior to this incident:
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron gushed about Kristin Cabot’s hiring — months before getting caught on Coldplay’s kiss cam https://t.co/yzgqcuEhDS pic.twitter.com/fcD0OzJF8G
— New York Post (@nypost) July 17, 2025
Update: Axios has reported that both Byron and Cabot have been placed on immediate leave amidst the ongoing investigation:
BREAKING: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot have been immediately put on leave, a source familiar with the situation tells @emayhawk.https://t.co/CrvXznlI9f
— Axios (@axios) July 18, 2025
