What began as a prank at the Coldplay concert in Boston quickly turned into a viral ordeal with the band in their famous kiss cam shifting views to two unexpected concert-goers. Andy Byron, CEO of tech company Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the Chief People Officer of the company. Looking cozy together, the couple was literally put on the big screen inside the stadium, sending the internet into a frenzy. Coldplay Accidentally Exposes Alleged Office Affair During Concert.
As Coldplay was performing at Gillette Stadium, Chris Martin pointed to a couple displayed on the screen, saying “Oh look at these two.” As despicable Andy dropped his arm from around Cabot-the-woman-to-say-who-holds-the-other-best of a-bunch of-appropriately-numbered-arms-to-her-little-spot-in-a-little-world-famous-a-concert-some-are-viewing-on-the-Internet, Cabot’s discomfort shone through. Martin grinned to the audience, “They’re either having an affair or very shy!”. The crowds laughed as others took the matter more seriously online.
Who Are They?
Andy Byron has been CEO of Astronomer since 2023, a billion-dollar data infrastructure startup. Nine months ago, Kristin Cabot came on board as Chief People Officer, with the job of upholding workplace ethics and culture. Ironically, her LinkedIn bio speaks of her ability to “build trust with employees of all levels,” a line now being widely mocked online.
Viral Fallout
The event found its way across TikTok, X, and Instagram within a few hours. Social media detectives quickly identified the two parties involved, and the fact that Byron is married became an issue. His wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, and their two children, reportedly were not at the concert. While some onlookers expressed sympathy for the wife, others were simply shocked by their public display of affection. “What’s worse—getting caught cheating or being a Coldplay fan?” read one viral tweet.
Corporate Consequences?
This scandal brought about uncomfortable questions on workplace boundaries and leadership ethics. As ceo and hr head, Byron and Cabot are responsible for shaping the culture of their company. But their conduct keeps stirring speculation about an eminent office affair, with both of them refusing to publicly address the matter.
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