What was supposed to be a fun moment turned into a full-blown scandal — and it all happened live, in front of thousands…
A Coldplay concert in Boston has ignited a social media storm after a seemingly innocent “Kiss Cam” segment took an unexpected turn — and may have exposed a high-level workplace affair between billion-dollar tech CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot.
The moment unfolded live at Gillette Stadium, where frontman Chris Martin playfully interacted with the crowd. As part of the band’s now-famous Kiss Cam routine, the camera landed on a couple wrapped up in each other — and Martin casually teased, “Oh look at these two.”
What happened next has now gone viral.
As the couple’s image flashed on the giant screen, Andy Byron — CEO of software company Astronomer — quickly dropped his arm from around Kristin Cabot, before awkwardly ducking behind the stadium barrier. Cabot, caught off-guard, turned away and tried to hide her face with her hands.
The stadium burst into laughter as Martin added fuel to the fire with the remark: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.”
But to internet sleuths, it wasn’t just an innocent joke. Viewers quickly identified the pair as Andy Byron, who has served as CEO of Astronomer since July 2023, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer — both of whom are reportedly married to other people.
Kristin’s now-controversial LinkedIn profile states that she “wins trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to assistants,” and prides herself on building “award-winning cultures.” Just nine months ago, she was hired to lead HR strategy for the fast-growing tech firm.
Online reaction has been swift and relentless. One commenter wrote: “That’s not his wife. This just ruined someone’s marriage in real time.” Another said: “They thought they were being discreet — until Coldplay’s Kiss Cam showed the whole world.”
To make matters worse, Byron’s wife has since removed his surname from her Facebook profile, fueling further speculation.
While neither Byron nor Cabot has responded publicly, the viral video has already racked up millions of views across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), with thousands demanding accountability.
Chris Martin, who’s known for engaging lightheartedly with fans, likely didn’t intend to reveal anything scandalous — but the footage is now being cited as one of the most dramatic moments of Coldplay’s current tour.
This incident marks the first time Coldplay’s crowd engagement has sparked corporate controversy — and fans are now asking: Was it really just bad timing, or did the universe (and Chris Martin) just drop a truth bomb on stage?
Stay tuned — because this story is far from over.
