During a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, a surprising moment on the "Kiss Cam" set the internet on buzz. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was spotted being cozy with Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer, sparking rumours of an alleged affair.

The pair appeared on the jumbotron, wrapped in each other's arms, but quickly pulled away and tried to shield their faces once they realised they were on camera. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin didn’t miss the moment. Spotting them from the stage, he quipped, “Oh look at these two... either they're having an affair or they're very shy,” drawing laughter and applause from the audience.

The clip quickly went viral across various platforms, including TikTok, Reddit, and Twitter. Social media users reacted with a mix of shock, humour, and criticism,  some expressing concern for Byron’s wife, while others slammed the duo for their public display.

The video of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron embracing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot has sparked widespread reactions online, and not all of them are kind. One social media user commented, "Sorry for the wife, but glad they're being exposed and embarrassed." Another added, "How utterly sad." A third wrote, "They are both incredibly stupid, sorry. Why would you go to a concert of all places if you are having an affair?"

Beyond the gossip, the incident has triggered conversations about workplace ethics and professional boundaries. Many are now questioning corporate culture and the impact of personal relationships within the office environment.

Who is Kristin Cabot?

Kristin Cabot is the Chief People Officer at Astronomer, the company behind Astro, a leading data orchestration platform powered by Apache Airflow. She stepped into the role in November 2024 and brings a strategic approach to HR leadership. In a January interview with Techrseries, Cabot explained her vision: “I like to classify my role in the realm of People Strategy. Magic happens when you align the people's strategy to the business strategy and sync the two.”

What Andy Byron said on this

As of now, Andy Byron has not released any official public statement regarding the viral video or the rumours surrounding it. A statement that has been widely circulated on social media after the video surfaced is actually from a parody account and not from Byron himself. Many users initially believed it to be genuine, but it has since been confirmed that the account is not affiliated with him in any official capacity. There has been no comment from Astronomers either, and both Byron and Kristin Cabot have remained silent on the matter.