At a recent Coldplay concert, a woman appeared on the big screen during the kiss cam segment, alongside Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot. The woman displayed a flushed face and a joyful smile after the camera captured their moment, which sparked online speculation about their relationship. However, a company representative clarified that the woman was not part of the concert event and was not associated with Byron or Cabot.

The woman in question, identified by some social media users as Alyssa Stoddard—who recently received a promotion at Astronomer—joined the company just months before. Her participation in the concert incident drew criticism after images circulated of Byron and Cabot attempting to hide their faces as they appeared to be canoodling on the jumbotron.

One comment from an online user humorously noted, “Way to go! You were hired to keep secrets and failed within five months.” The couple was seen trying to discreetly exit the frame when their intimate display was broadcast, leading to mixed reactions from the audience and viewers online.

During the incident, lead singer Chris Martin made a playful remark on stage, asking the audience, “Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.” After realizing he might have unintentionally revealed an affair, he added humorously, “I hope we didn’t do something bad.”

Images from the event show Byron and Cabot embracing on the large screen, with one caption noting their romantic moment, while another highlights the woman’s cheerful reaction following the incident. The event has sparked conversations about privacy, professionalism, and the boundaries of public displays even in informal settings.