A surprise moment at a Coldplay concert has turned into a major scandal involving a tech CEO & HR head.
During Coldplay’s recent show at Boston’s Gillette Stadium, the band’s “kiss cam” captured a couple in the crowd. It wasn’t just any pair—it was Andy Byron, CEO of tech firm Astronomer, and his HR chief, Kristin Cabot.
Frontman Chris Martin joked, “Oh, look at these two… Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” The crowd laughed, but the couple looked visibly uncomfortable and tried to hide their faces.
The short clip quickly went viral on social media. Online users soon identified the pair. According to online records and social profiles, both Byron and Cabot are married to other people.
Within hours, the internet exploded with reactions. People began to delve into their personal lives. Byron’s wife reportedly changed her Facebook name and then deactivated her account. Byron himself locked his LinkedIn comments, likely anticipating backlash.
Kristin Cabot’s role as HR head has drawn even more attention. She is responsible for workplace ethics and employee conduct at Astronomer, a company valued at $1.3 billion.
Neither Byron nor Cabot has made any public statements since the video went viral. Astronomers have also stayed silent on the matter. But public pressure is growing, especially from employees and online viewers.
Many are now questioning the boundaries between personal and professional behavior, especially among top executives. The situation has sparked debate about power dynamics in the workplace.
Some critics blamed Chris Martin for putting the couple in the spotlight. Others say the concert was a public event, and the couple should have been more careful.
A tweet that gained thousands of likes read, “Why attend a concert with 60,000 people if you’re hiding a secret?”
As TikTok and X users continue to analyze the video, one thing is certain. This Coldplay concert won’t be remembered for the music—it will be known for a viral scandal that caught two executives off guard.
