Concert moment caught on camera: Couple evades 'kiss cam' during Coldplay performance
In a surprising turn of events, the CEO of AI and data company Astronomer, Andy Byron, and the company's Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, have found themselves at the centre of a public controversy. The incident, dubbed "ColdplayGate," unfolded during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and has since sparked widespread speculation about their professional and personal relationship[1][2][3].
The controversy began when the couple was caught on the venue's Jumbotron's Kiss cam in an intimate moment, which was recorded and widely shared on social media. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, in a light-hearted comment, remarked, "Uh-oh, either they're having an affair or they're just very shy," which was met with laughter from the crowd[3].
However, the video does not provide clear evidence of any explicit signs of an affair. It shows the couple in a cuddling position as the camera zooms in on them. The woman, Cabot, quickly covers her face and turns around, while the man, Byron, speedily ducks out of frame, without any visible response to the laughter from the crowd or the incident in general[1].
Byron has since deleted his LinkedIn profile amid the surge of criticism, and both he and Cabot have remained silent publicly. Meanwhile, Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, has reportedly deleted her social media accounts without making any public statements[1].
In a November 2024 press release, Byron praised Cabot, announcing her as Astronomer's new Chief People Officer. Prior to this, Cabot expressed her excitement about joining Astronomer in a LinkedIn post[1]. As of the article's publication, it is unclear if Cabot and Byron have addressed the incident publicly, nor is it known if the incident has had any impact on Byron's marriage or his role at Astronomer[1][2][3].
The incident occurred during Coldplay's world tour, which ends in London on Sept. 8[2]. The video, published by Storyful, does not show if Cabot covered her face or turned around after the camera zoomed in on them, nor does it depict any response from Byron regarding the laughter from the crowd or the incident in general[1].
As of the article's publication, Astronomer did not respond to a request for comment regarding the incident[1]. The controversy has raised ethical questions related to their professional roles, with additional complications arising from a fake apology statement circulating online, which was later revealed to be fabricated and not a genuine statement by Byron[1].
[1] - The Verge [2] - The New York Times [3] - BBC News
- The viral video from the Coldplay concert, shared widely on social media, has stirred questions about the professional and personal relationship between Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, the CEO and Chief People Officer of Astronomer, respectively.
- The incident, dubbed "ColdplayGate," has not only sparked speculation about potential involvement with celebrities but has also raised a debate surrounding the ethics of their professional roles and the consequences for their careers and personal lives.
- Despite the controversy, Astronomer's CEO, Andy Byron, and Cabot, in their roles as industry figures in AI, data, and people management, continue to be watchfully followed by the public and media within the realms of pop-culture and entertainment news.
