Clips from the Boston concert have flooded social media platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram—not for the band’s performance, but for an unexpected moment caught on the venue’s big screen.
A video shows a man and woman embracing, caught on the jumbotron just as Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin glanced up and jokingly remarked, “Oh look at these two… either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” The pair, visibly startled, quickly separated and turned away to hide their faces.
Social media users quickly identified the duo as Andy Byron, CEO of US-based data tools company Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s HR Chief.
Though an alleged apology letter from Byron circulated shortly afterward, it was later confirmed to be fake.
Who is Andy Byron?
Andy Byron has been leading Astronomer—best known for its open-source platform Apache Airflow—since 2023, guiding its growth into AI and cloud infrastructure. However, the recent controversy has cast a shadow over his tenure.
As speculation grew, Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, quietly removed “Byron” from her last name on Facebook before deleting her account entirely. Meanwhile, Byron and Cabot have both gone silent online—LinkedIn comments are disabled, references to Astronomer have been scrubbed from their profiles, and Byron’s LinkedIn account has been fully deactivated.
As of now, Astronomer has not issued any official statement on the matter.
FAQs
1. What happened at the Coldplay concert involving Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot?
At a recent Coldplay concert in Massachusetts, Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were shown on the jumbotron standing closely together. When frontman Chris Martin joked that they were “either having an affair or just shy,” their startled reaction sparked online speculation. The pair were later identified as the CEO and HR Chief of Astronomer, a US software company.
2. Was there any confirmation about an affair between Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot?
As of now, there is no official confirmation regarding the nature of their relationship. However, the viral video, combined with their reaction and silence on social media, has fueled widespread speculation. Neither Byron nor Cabot has issued a public statement.
3. Did Andy Byron issue an apology after the incident?
A letter claiming to be an apology from Andy Byron did circulate on social media, but it was later confirmed to be fake. No verified apology or comment has been released by Byron at this time.
4. What is Astronomer, the company involved in the controversy?
Astronomer is a US-based software company known for its work with Apache Airflow, an open-source platform used to manage complex data workflows. Andy Byron has been CEO of the company since 2023. The company has not commented on the viral incident.
5. What happened to the online presence of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot after the incident?
Following the backlash, both Byron and Cabot went silent on social media. LinkedIn comments on their profiles have been disabled, and references to Astronomer have been removed. Andy Byron’s LinkedIn profile has been completely deactivated. Byron’s wife also removed his surname from her Facebook profile before deleting her account altogether.
