A seemingly innocent concert moment has erupted into online frenzy, after Coldplay frontman Chris Martin made a cheeky comment about two concertgoers caught on the venue’s Kiss Cam — who turned out to be none other than Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's "Affair" With Kristin Cabot Caught On Camera During Coldplay Concert, Chris Martin Reacts

During Coldplay’s performance at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, the jumbotron zoomed in on Byron and Cabot, who were spotted standing unusually close, arms around each other. As the camera lingered, the pair attempted to shield their faces and turn away — but the moment was already caught.

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Chris Martin couldn’t help but notice, joking from the stage:
“Oh look at these two… either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,” sending the crowd into a roar of laughter.

The clip — both awkward and intriguing — quickly made its way across TikTok, Reddit, and X (formerly Twitter), where users began speculating about a possible relationship between the two high-ranking execs.

Public Reaction: Sympathy, Outrage & Office Gossip

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Online reactions have ranged from mockery to outrage.
One commenter wrote: “Sorry for the wife but glad they’re being exposed and embarrassed.”
Another added: “They are both incredibly stupid, sorry. Why would you go to a concert of all places if you’re having an affair?”

The incident has also stirred broader debates around workplace dynamics and professional boundaries, with many netizens questioning whether the alleged relationship crosses ethical lines.

No Official Comment Yet

As of now, there has been no public response from Astronomer, Andy Byron, or Kristin Cabot addressing the viral footage or the affair rumours.

Who is Kristin Cabot?

Kristin Cabot currently serves as the Chief People Officer at Astronomer, the tech firm known for its data orchestration platform, Astro, powered by Apache Airflow.

She stepped into the role in November 2024. In a January interview with Techrseries, Cabot described her position as focusing on aligning “people strategy with business strategy — where the real magic happens.”

That statement now carries new weight, as the public speculates whether “magic” has also sparked behind the scenes at Astronomer.

Meanwhile, Coldplay fans — and gossip followers — are still talking about the moment, now dubbed the “Kiss Cam Scandal” of the summer.