Celebrity Scandal Sparks Online Debate

Bethenny Frankel has publicly criticized CEO Andy Byron of Astronomer and his colleague Kristin Cabot for allegedly engaging in an affair and being spotted together at a Coldplay concert. In a TikTok video, she questioned the wisdom of their decision to attend a mainstream event like Coldplay, joking about the risk of bumping into acquaintances such as coworkers or even neighbors.

Frankel remarked, “What’s wrong with a Motel 6? Who couldn’t you run into at a Coldplay concert?” She emphasized the band’s widespread popularity and noted that people from all walks of life often attend such shows. She also referenced the viral moment when Byron and Cabot were seen canoodling via a giant screen at the concert, immediately attempting to hide when caught on camera, which even prompted Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to joke about their shyness or possible affair.

Social media sleuths identified a woman resembling Alyssa Stoddard, who works in Byron’s HR department, as being present with Cabot in the clip. Byron, who is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, and Cabot have yet to comment publicly on the situation. Meanwhile, Kerrigan Byron appeared to Distance herself from her husband’s scandal, removing his last name from social media and deactivating her accounts following the viral video.

In addition to the romantic controversy, a resurfaced report from 2018 paints Byron as a difficult employer, with former employees alleging he would threaten to fire staff members who disagreed with him and citing resignations due to his behavior. Byron has denied these claims, but the allegations add another layer to the unfolding scandal.

Chris Martin’s playful remark during the concert — “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy” — became a trending comment, highlighting the public’s interest in the incident.