“Coldplay Concert Incident Sparks Affair Rumors Surrounding Astronomer CEO Andy Byron”
A viral moment at Coldplay’s Boston concert has thrust Astronomer CEO Andy Byron into the public eye, following a seemingly awkward interaction with Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot on the venue’s “Kiss Cam.” The pair’s uncomfortable reactions—Byron quickly ducking and Cabot turning away—set off a firestorm of speculation, with many questioning whether there could be more to their relationship than just professional ties.
Social media users were quick to connect the dots, revisiting Byron’s 2023 comments in which he lauded Cabot’s leadership, once seen as a routine corporate compliment, now being interpreted with a more scandalous twist.
The speculation intensified given Byron’s marital status—he’s married to Megan, while Cabot finalized her divorce in 2022. After the video went viral, Byron’s wife, Megan, deleted all of her social media accounts, and Byron removed his LinkedIn profile. The move sparked a wave of sympathy and further speculation online, drawing even more public attention to the situation. In contrast, Cabot’s social media remains active, though she has yet to publicly address the incident.
As if the drama weren’t enough, the controversy has resurrected past criticisms of Byron’s leadership at Cybereason, where former employees accused him of fostering a toxic work environment. A 2018 exposé described him as confrontational, with some alleging he’d retaliated against dissenting voices. Byron has denied these claims, insisting his decisions were simply unpopular, but the allegations continue to linger, casting a shadow over his leadership.
