Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron & Kristin Cabot Caught Canoodling at Coldplay Concert
Ex-CEO Caught on Video With Colleague at Coldplay Concert and Resigns Amid Scandal
An incident involving former CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot surfaced after a viral video from the July 16 Coldplay concert showed the two sharing a romantic moment before being caught on the kiss cam. The footage, shared by a TikTok user, captures Byron affectionately wrapping his arms around Cabot’s waist, leading to widespread attention.
The moment quickly went viral online, with viewers noting their close intimacy and speculating about a possible affair, especially since both are married to others. Fans identified Byron as the then-CEO of Astronomer and Cabot as its HR chief. Their spouses—Megan Kerrigan Byron and ex-husband Kenneth Thornby—were publicly informed or reacted, with Kerrigan Byron deleting her social media following the incident.
Property records revealed that Cabot has shared a residence with Andrew Cabot since 2023 and purchased a home with him months before the scandal broke. This led to further scrutiny, resulting in the company launching a formal investigation into Byron and Cabot’s relationship, both of whom were placed on leave.
Byron resigned from his position on July 19, and Cabot also stepped down shortly after, with company officials confirming her departure was related to the controversy. A spokesperson stated, “Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer.”
The video’s public exposure began when Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin playfully commented during the concert, suggesting the couple might be having an affair or simply shy, which prompted the camera to focus on them. Both Byron and Cabot quickly moved out of view when highlighted, but not before the clip gained millions of views.
Following the incident, neighbors and local residents expressed disapproval of Byron’s behavior, describing him as “disgusting” while emphasizing their desire for privacy for the family. Reports indicate Kerrigan Byron has been staying at their Maine mansion, where she’s reportedly holding talks about her marriage amidst ongoing personal turmoil.