Tech CEO Andy Byron and HR Director Kristin Cabot Caught in Viral ‘Affair’ Moment on Coldplay Kiss Cam
A viral moment at Coldplay’s recent concert in Boston has thrust senior executives from tech company Astronomer into the global spotlight after CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were caught in an apparent embrace on the event’s “kiss cam,” sparking widespread allegations of an office affair.
The incident unfolded on July 16 at Gillette Stadium during Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres tour. As the stadium’s kiss cam panned the audience, it settled on Byron and Cabot, capturing them mid-embrace. The pair’s startled reactions were broadcast live as Cabot attempted to hide her face and Byron hastily ducked out of frame, drawing instant laughs and gasps from concertgoers. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin added to the moment by joking, “Look at these two. Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
Social media users quickly identified Byron and Cabot using footage originally uploaded by fan Grace Springer, which has now amassed over 49 million views on TikTok. The spectacle grew after it was revealed that Byron is married, while Cabot recently finalized her divorce—a detail that further fueled office romance speculation and prompted intense discussion on workplace ethics and leadership transparency.
No official comment has been made by Byron, Cabot, or Astronomer as news of the awkward incident circulates. Although a supposed apology surfaced online, it was later debunked as a hoax. The company has not yet addressed whether their internal policies prohibit such relationships, especially those involving HR leadership, a point now under scrutiny throughout the tech industry.
Internet reactions have ranged from mockery to calls for accountability, with some users pointing out the risks of personal relationships between senior company leaders especially in highly visible moments. As conversations about office culture trend online, the Coldplay kiss cam controversy stands as a potent reminder of the new era of workplace transparency, public relations crises, and the power of viral moments.