An incident at a Coldplay concert involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and colleague Kristin Cabot has gone viral, featuring a woman appearing visibly upset when Byron and Cabot briefly kissed on camera. Social media has identified her as Alyssa Stoddard, a recent employee of the company, though this remains unconfirmed.

The woman, seen grimacing and trying to hide, was spotted alongside the two as they hurried away from the spotlight. A LinkedIn profile suggests she is Alyssa Stoddard, who started working at Astronomer just five months ago. Her brief tenure included a promotion to Vice President of People, announced last week by Cabot, indicating her swift rise within the company.

Comments have erupted online, with some claiming the woman in the video is not Stoddard, while others believe she was overwhelmed by embarrassment. Stoddard has remained silent on the matter. Close ties to her boss, Cabot—who recently praised her in a professional post—have fueled speculation about her involvement in the incident.

Records show that Cabot has been divorced since 2022, but Byron remains married. His wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, reportedly was caught off guard by the viral video and has since deleted her social media accounts.

Audiences continue to debate whether Stoddard was aware of or involved in the situation. Astronomer has declined to comment officially, and a company representative has denied the circulating statements are authentic.

The incident has sparked discussions about workplace relationships and professional boundaries, with many watching to see if the company will respond publicly.

The woman in question was seen reacting visibly embarrassed during the concert. (Grace Springer via Storyful)