The unexpected moment at a Coldplay concert has thrust Andrew Byron, CEO of AI company Astronomer, into the public eye. At Boston’s Gillette Stadium, Byron and his colleague, Kristin Cabot, were caught on camera during a playful interaction by Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin. The moment, initially lighthearted, quickly became awkward as the pair scrambled to distance themselves from each other, igniting rumors of an affair.
As the kiss cam zoomed in, Byron’s startled exclamation, “F**king hell, it’s me,” and Cabot’s nervous response, “This is awkward,” made it clear they were caught off guard. Their reactions fueled social media speculation, with users digging into their professional histories, including Cabot’s bio highlighting her leadership role at Astronomer. Despite the growing rumors, neither Byron nor Cabot has addressed the incident publicly, leaving fans and followers to speculate further.
Social media quickly spread the incident, with many questioning Byron’s marriage. His wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, deleted her online profiles shortly after the video went viral, while Cabot’s personal life came under scrutiny as well. Public records revealed that she divorced her ex-husband in 2022, but whether she remarried remains unclear, adding to the intrigue surrounding the situation.
While Byron has deactivated his LinkedIn, the controversy surrounding him isn’t new. Prior to Astronomer, he was known for a combative management style at Cybereason, where former employees described a toxic work environment. Now, as the affair rumors spiral, Byron’s past and present are under intense scrutiny, leaving many questioning his leadership and the future of Astronomer.